Mary Kay inspires beauty trends at European Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion Weeks

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 -- Mary Kay continues to make its mark on the beauty industry by inspiring beauty trends at Spring/Summer 2020 Fashion Weeks in Europe.

“As an innovator of beauty trends, Mary Kay along with beauty artists, unveiled 2020 runway looks throughout fashion weeks in Europe,” said Mary Kay (European Region) president, Tara Eustace.

Mary Kay Inc has partnered with Ukrainian and Belarus Fashion Weeks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia as well as Bratislava Fashion Days in Slovakia and Czech Republic.

Designers, influencers, celebrities, makeup artists, beauty bloggers and editors attended all five events where Mary Kay was the official beauty partner for the spring/summer 2020 fashion week season.

Held in Kyiv, Ukraine between Aug 31 and Sept 4, Ukrainian Fashion Week kicked off the Mary Kay sponsored events in Europe, supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Bratislava Fashion Days by Mercedes-Benz was next in Bratislava, Slovakia on Sept 16 until 19, and Prague, Czech Republic on Oct 5 to 6. For the second year in a row, Mary Kay Slovakia was the Official Makeup Artist for the event.

The largest fashion event in Eastern Europe, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia (MBFW Russia) was held in Moscow on Oct 15 to 19. Mary Kay Russia has been the Official Makeup Artist of the MBFW Russia for seven years in a row.

The Belarus Fashion Week (BFW) held in Minsk on Oct 17 until 20, wrapped up a successful fashion week season for Mary Kay in Eastern Europe. Mary Kay was BFW Official Makeup Artist for the seventh season in a row.

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GungHo Online Entertainment announces TEPPEN updates for fans worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 -- GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE) has announced one of the largest TEPPEN updates of the year, expressing a special thanks to the amazing fans worldwide for reaching four million downloads.

The update gives players a new selection pack, Hero skins and a new mode for the Capcom co-developed ultimate card battler, according to a statement.

Between Dec 2 and Dec 24, players will earn free Pack Tickets from past TEPPEN card packs within their first four days of logging in.

The first day’s login will gift Pack Tickets from the ‘CORE’ card pack, day two and three will earn them the ‘DAY OF NIGHTMARES’ and ‘The Devils Awaken’ packs respectively, while on day four, players will receive a special new ‘WC2019 Selection Pack’ ticket.

Additional WC2019 Selection Packs will be available during the update period for a limited time which have a chance of dropping new skins for Rathalos, Chun-Li, Morrigan Aensland and Albert Wesker.

GOE also announced 2019 TEPPEN World Championship’s venue which will take place at Tokyo International Forum on Dec 21. The World Championship will be free for all to participate and anyone who attends will be eligible to receive exclusive Secret Cards.

More information at http://www.gunghoonline.com.

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North China's Xilingol League celebrates colourful, passionate winter

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 -- The Mongolian Nadam Fair took place in Xilingol League in north China, extending the burning passion of summer to winter, which spreads in the ice and snow.

According to a statement by The Publicity Department of Xilingol League, the snow-white grassland seems to be the background board, making the flower-like festival costumes even more impressive.

Moreover, during the winter ice and snow Nadam Fair, which begins every December, local men will perform the exciting three skills, namely horse racing, archery and wrestling.

In addition, the Mongolian morning tea and milk, sour mare milk, hand-held meat, mutton hotpot, stone barbecue, air-dried meat and butter roll also capture palate and warms the whole winter.

The Xilingol Mongolian set meal definitely makes up the most delicious part of the harsh winter life, as it contains local delicacy and warmth for a cozy winter.

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Zynga commemorates Bugatti'€s 110th anniversary with mobile drag racing game

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 -- Zynga Inc, a global leader in interactive entertainment, is launching an event series in partnership with the hyper sports car manufacturer, Bugatti in the hit mobile drag racing game, CSR Racing 2 (CSR2).

The event series, which celebrates Bugatti’s 110th anniversary, will give players the opportunity to collect and compete with the world’s most powerful and exclusive hyper sports cars in CSR2.

Zynga in a statement said the series showcased 24 different Bugatti cars, three of which were available exclusively in CSR2.

Every aspect of the Bugatti cars, from the grills to the paint colour, dashboard finish and stitching, has been meticulously recreated in CSR2 to mirror the real hyper sports cars.

Players can explore the cars by tapping special points to trigger handcrafted, bespoke animations, allowing them to open doors, pop the hoods, inspect the engine bays, extend the spoilers and others.

Players can also view the cars in augmented reality, giving them the experience of sitting in the driver’s seats of the most desirable hyper sports cars ever designed.

The integration has seven different events over an eight-week period and will be highlighted in a continued beta version of CSR2’s new player-versus-player feature, Showdown.

CSR2 is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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Global inbound arrivals expected to reach 1.47 billion trips in 2019 - Euromonitor International

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 -- Global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by 4.2 per cent to 1.47 billion trips in 2019, with the top 100 cities covering nearly 47 per cent of global arrivals, according to global market research company, Euromonitor International.

The company in its ‘Top 100 City Destinations 2019’ report covered the world’s leading cities ranked by international tourist arrivals. It shows that five out of the top 10 most visited cities in 2018 are in Asia Pacific, with Hong Kong listed as the most visited city in the world, followed by Bangkok.

“Amid the current situation in Hong Kong, leading to a sharp decline in the number of visitor arrivals this year at -8.7 per cent, the city is expected to maintain its leading position in 2019,” said Euromonitor International senior analyst, Rabia Yasmeen.

While Asia Pacific is the clear winner in this year’s ranking, Europe remains the second key region for travellers, with London retaining its third place in the ranking, despite a decline in the number of arrivals in 2018, as the Brexit uncertainty continues.

Reporting the fastest growth in inbound arrivals globally, Istanbul made a strong comeback in the top 10, according to a statement.

In stark contrast, increased competitiveness from Asian and European cities have weighed heavily on America’s cities with most experiencing a decline in rankings, despite a growth in arrivals.

In the Middle East and Africa, Euromonitor records a steady growth when compared to the rest of the world, with Cairo and Hurghada showing a sharp recovery in the ranking, owing to an active tourism reform strategy.

More information at https://www.euromonitor.com.

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APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU offers Pokémon rooms in Tokyo, Kyoto

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 -- Cosmos Initia Co Ltd in partnership with the Pokémon Company will offer new Pokémon rooms at APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU locations in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan.

According to a statement, guests will be able to check into those rooms, beginning Dec 24, with reservations beginning noon Japan Standard Time on Dec 18.

A total of five MIMARU locations are preparing Pokémon Rooms to delight Pokémon fans the world over, with originally designed in-room art and accessories.

The facilities in MIMARU Tokyo involve Ueno East and Hatchobori. The other MIMARU Kyoto branches are in Shinmachi Sanjo, Kyoto Station and Kawaramachi Gojo, the latter to be opened on Feb 6, 2020.

APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU is an urban-style hotel, designed to cater to the needs of families or groups for medium to long-term stays, and offer rooms complete with kitchenettes and living and dining spaces.

More details at https://mimaruhotels.com/

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WORLD'S LARGEST BUSINESS ORGANISATION SIGNS LANDMARK DEAL TO SUPPORT A CARBON NEUTRAL GLOBAL AVIATION INDUSTRY

MADRID, Dec 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recognition of the significant and growing environmental impact of commercial air traffic, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Perlin, and AirCarbon have formed a partnership to customize AirCarbon’s blockchain based carbon trading platform to facilitate carbon credit schemes to reduce worldwide aviation emissions. Launched on the sidelines of this year’s United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 25) in Madrid, the partnership seeks to promote a market-based approach for reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry globally.

Leveraging ICC’s extensive global network and Perlin’s domain expertise in distributed technology for enterprise, the partnership will seek to facilitate global adoption of the AirCarbon Exchange, which is the world’s first blockchain based distribution and trading network for CORSIA compliant carbon credits. CORSIA, International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, was signed in Montreal in 2016 by 191 countries.

The announcement comes as CORSIA sets to start in 2021 with 80 countries representing more than 77% of international air traffic voluntarily agreeing to commit to more fuel-efficient aircraft, new direct flight paths, the use of biofuels, and other sustainability measures. As CORSIA continues to expand and shape the aviation industry, the partnership will seek to advance blockchain-backed carbon credit schemes to mitigate future liabilities for people and planet. Once implemented, the CORSIA initiative is expected to provide more than USD $40 billion in funding for climate projects and offset more than 2.6 billion tonnes of C02 emissions between 2021 and 2035. 

The partnership has come at a significant moment in history as industry-led initiatives seek to address the growing climate crisis before emissions reach a critical tipping point for irreversible and catastrophic global temperature rises. Based on the substantial growth in commercial air traffic forecast by IATA (with passenger numbers doubling by 2037), the aviation industry alone could consume up to a quarter of the total global carbon budget for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C by 2050. The partners will seek to directly address the threat posed by significant and growing emissions from aviation by facilitating the efficient and economic sourcing and trade of credible carbon offsets for the aviation industry. 

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: “With demand for air travel continuing to rise, airlines will need short-term ways to offset emissions as they pursue longer-term goals for carbon reduction. Through this exciting collaboration with AirCarbon, we will accelerate a market-based innovation to support a more sustainable aviation industry and contribute to clearer skies in the years to come.” 

On the role of blockchain technology to support greater sustainability, Chief Executive Officer of Perlin Dorjee Sun said: “Carbon and putting a value on the environment is a personal mission for me and distributed ledger technology is well suited to overcome some of the trust, double-counting, and governance challenges of carbon provenance and markets. AirCarbon and ICC will be partnering with our practical blockchain infrastructure to build the digital commodity exchange platform of the future. This new partnership will showcase how blockchain can be used in the real-world to support more inclusive, efficient and sustainable marketplaces.” 

On carbon offset adoption, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of AirCarbon William Pazos said: “As society moves towards a carbon constrained economy our technology coupled with ICC’s reach will accelerate carbon offset adoption. The key to promoting carbon offsets as a viable tool to tackle climate change is to eliminate market friction. That is our contribution at AirCarbon. Working with ICC we look to make our solution available to all responsible corporate citizens.” 

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WOMEN TAKE CENTRESTAGE AT SINGAPORE'S EXCITING NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, THE ALEX BLAKE CHARLIE SESSIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s best-kept music secret, The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions will make its debut on Saturday, 7 December at the Pasir Panjang Power Station. Organized by 24OWLS, a new business collective comprising the people behind the last five editions of Laneway Festival Singapore, the day-long music festival features a forward-looking, female-fronted line-up studded with international and Singaporean acts, many of whom are making their Asian debuts in Singapore.

It is driven by a mission: To create a unique experience for music lovers who appreciate music in its splendiferous majesty, ranging from pop rock and R&B to indie-folk and electronica, on a more personal scale, set within an unusual heritage locale.

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions will be held at the Pasir Panjang Power Station which is located at 27 Pasir Panjang Road, just a few minutes’ walk from the Labrador Park MRT Station (Circle Line). The event will be the first large-scale music event to be held at the sprawling venue.

Audiences can expect the raw, industrial space to be transformed into a stunning setting with varied performance areas, dedicated relaxation corners, as well as shopping and food-and-beverage stalls. As part of its integrated approach to involve the physicality of the space, an Artist-in-Residence programme is also being launched: A group of artists and illustrators from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand will bedeck blank walls and seating pods, turning them into works of art.

The Pasir Panjang area is an under-the-radar gem. It is enchantingly serene, accompanied by glorious nature (Labrador Nature Reserve, HortPark and Mount Faber) and culinary bonafides (Uncle Ho Tuckshop for Hanoi cuisine, PeraMakan for Peranakan food and the Pasir Panjang Food Centre).

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GO ON MAGICAL QUESTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT LEGOLAND® MALAYSIA RESORT'S ENCHANTED FOREST

- Be rewarded with awesome prizes at this year’s Advent Calendar Draw 

- Experience the first-ever foam party in LEGOLAND® Water Park 

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- This December, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort will be celebrating Brick-Tacular by transporting guests into an enchanted forest from the hotel to the theme park, where families will be challenged with quests to help the pixies and elves of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.

In the spirit of the holiday season, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort will be giving away RM200,000 worth of prizes as part of the daily Enchanted Advent Calendar Draw this year. Guest will only need to spend RM 10 on any Minifigure in the theme park to be entitled for the draw entry. As for guests who are eyeing on some of the best LEGO® sets launched in 2019, such as the LEGO® Ideas Voltron and LEGO® Ideas Treehouse they can choose to spend RM 299 in The BIG Shop and be entitled to the LEGO® Retail Advent Calendar draw to win some awesome sets worth up to RM1,000 each.

“It’s been an amazing year at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort with the introduction of SEA LIFE Malaysia into our family and the numerous park enhancements, and new activities added to our line-up. We are always looking at innovative ways to help families create memorable moments while they learn and have fun each time they are at our park. With that, we wanted to end the year with a bang! This year, all our guests will get to enter an enchanted forest to make unique friends such as pixies, fairies and lumberjacks,” said Kurt Stocks, General Manager at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.

Inside the Enchanted Forest and around the park, families will find many fun and rewarding holiday-themed activities including: -
·   Enchanted Spectacular Farewell Parade – At an awesome day at LEGOLAND®, you can march alongside all your favourite LEGO® Characters with a Live Marching Brass Band! The daily parade ends with a spectacular Pyro Sparkles display.

·   Where is Santa & Rudolf? – SEA LIFE Malaysia needs your help! Go on a quest to help the marine sanctuary’s aquarists to find and capture the missing Santa and his reindeer. Families who successfully complete the quest will be rewarded with an awesome surprise.

·   Festive LEGO® Building Activities – Kids can help the elves to build LEGO® gifts for Santa before Christmas eve or build Magical LEGO® Toadstools for the fairy village! These building activities are designed to ensure that children not only have fun while playing but also develop new skills such as teamwork and creativity.

·  The Lumberjacks – The Lumberjacks have arrived in the enchanted forest and instead of chopping down the forest, they are here to strut their best breakdance moves! Families can join in on the fun and learn some new dance moves. 

Be part of a one-of-a-kind experience as LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort will be hosting the first-ever foam party in LEGOLAND® Water Park from 19th December 2019 until 1 January 2020 for visitors to dive in and splash on with music, balloons and water guns.

For more information on the exciting line-up of activities and tickets head over to the official website, www.legoland.com.my or via the social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. For keyvisual, show guide view here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9t21rikut1ed075/AABt0Ne9Ct9J7ExCqXzCMNc7a?dl=0

About LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort brings together a LEGOLAND® Theme Park, Water Park and Hotel in one LEGO® themed location. It is a family holiday destination with more than 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions, and designed for families with children aged 2-12. It’s the first of its kind in Asia and offers adventure, education and fun for action-packed day trips or short break destination. LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort was presented with the Innovative International Theme Park award by the Brandlaureate International Awards Singapore 2018. The resort was also named one of the top 10 amusement parks in Asia by TripAdvisor®. Having bagged these achievements and many more unstated, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort seeks to continue to expand and bring new additions to the Resort, to ensure that it remains the crown jewel of Malaysia.

SEA LIFE Malaysia is the first SEA LIFE to open in Malaysia, lying adjacent to other existing ventures of Merlin Entertainments – LEGOLAND® Malaysia Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park and LEGOLAND® Hotel. Located at the heart of Iskandar Puteri, the unique and interactive sea aquarium provides visitors with a fun and educational underwater experience. Through compelling storytelling and up-close interaction, SEA LIFE Malaysia aims to engage and inspire kids to learn about the oceans throughout its 11 different habitat zones.

About Merlin Entertainments
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates more than 120 attractions, 18 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 66 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and 26,000 employees (peak season).

Merlin currently has more than 15 attractions in Asia including world-renowned brands of Peppa Pig, Little Big City, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centres and the fantastic LEGOLAND® resort with its theme park, hotel and water park. The operations span across 10 countries and territory. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information

SOURCE: LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort