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Nearly one in three Brits altered their holiday plans to be in the UK for Thursday’s General Election

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15% of Brits have planned their summer holidays around the Euros and Olympics

85% of Brits plan to spend as much or more on travel in the next 12 months as they did in the past 12 months, indicating a strong outlook for the travel and holiday sector

MANCHESTER, England, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The announcement of the snap UK general election in May prompted nearly a third of Brits to alter their holiday plans, according to new consumer research from Travel Counsellors, the UK’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs that connects over 2,000 independent business owners.

Despite the influence of the General Election on some people’s holiday plans, the consumer research also indicated that the travel sector is set to remain in rude health over the next 12 months, with 85% of people saying that they will spend as much or more on travel in the next year as they did in the last year. Moreover, the data indicated that travel remains Brits’ top spending priority over the next year, ahead of other discretionary categories such as fashion, eating out, and home and garden renovations.

The survey of 2,000 nationally representative respondents found that:

16% of Brits said they have altered their holiday plans to be in the UK at the time of the general election so that they could vote in personA further 14% of Brits said that they had altered their holiday plans to be around in the build-up and at the time of the general election as it’s an important moment for the UKAdditionally, 15% of Brits said that they had planned their summer holidays around the Euros and Olympics, including choosing destinations where they can watch the matches and competitions in person. This is backed up by Travel Counsellors’ own booking data, with a more than doubling in customer bookings for departures to Germany in June.

Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors, comments on the findings: “Demand for summer holidays and travel remains exceptionally strong, with our research indicating it remains the top spending priority for consumers, albeit this year a significant number of people are making plans around key events such as the Euros, the Olympics and the general election.

“At Travel Counsellors, we have seen very strong booking trends and consumer demand during the first half of the year, which underscores the enduring and growing importance of holidays in providing a much-needed escape and opportunity for relaxation.”

 

About Travel Counsellors

Travel Counsellors is the UK’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs that connects over 2,000 independent business owners, ultimately enabling them to deliver exceptional levels of customer service. In the year to 31 October 2023, Total Transaction Value (“TTV”) on the platform was more than £900m, up more than 20% against the prior year. Travel Counsellors is multi-award-winning and has a five star, ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. It was founded in 1994. For further information about Travel Counsellors, please visit: https://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/our-story/

Notes to Editors
The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 2,001 UK adults (Aged 16+). The data was collected between 20/06/24 and 21/06/24. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct which is based on the ESOMAR principles.

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NoviSign and BrightSign Announce Partnership to Expand Digital Signage Capabilities

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NoviSign and BrightSign have joined forces to deliver seamless, high-performance digital signage. This partnership combines NoviSign’s easy-to-use software with BrightSign’s reliable media players, making digital signage more flexible and scalable than ever.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NoviSign, a global leader in cloud-based digital signage software, is proud to announce its new partnership with BrightSign, the global market leader in digital signage media players. This partnership enhances the flexibility and scalability of NoviSign’s solutions, allowing businesses to combine the industry-leading software from NoviSign with the proven reliability and security of BrightSign media players.

This partnership enhances the flexibility and scalability of NoviSign’s solutions, allowing businesses to combine the industry-leading software from NoviSign with the proven reliability and security of BrightSign media players

BrightSign is known for its long-standing reputation in the digital signage industry, offering a comprehensive range of media players that are high-performing, reliable, secure, and sustainable. Running the purpose-built BrightSignOS™ operating system, users can connect to BSN.Cloud. As part of this suite of scalable solutions, the free BrightAuthor:connected software provides a robust gateway for the management of players, networks, and content from anywhere, enhancing the overall content management experience.

Tailoring Solutions Across Industries for Global Impact

This collaboration empowers users with a powerful combination of NoviSign’s feature-rich software and BrightSign’s hardware and operating system, providing an enhanced digital signage solution suitable for diverse industries including retail, corporate communications, healthcare, education, and more. Users can now create, manage, and deploy engaging content effortlessly on BrightSign’s media players using NoviSign’s intuitive platform.

“NoviSign is excited to collaborate with BrightSign, a respected leader in media player technology,” said Gil Matzliah, CEO of NoviSign. “This partnership ensures that our customers and partners have access to the most reliable hardware options in the industry, giving them the ability to deliver captivating, high-performance digital signage content, regardless of location or scale.”

“Businesses across almost every industry are looking to maximize the potential of digital signage. For many, it presents an untapped opportunity,” said Misty Chalk, vice president of sales, Americas, at BrightSign. “Our partnership with NoviSign makes it easy for businesses to take control of digital experiences, bringing together the performance and security of BrightSign media players with intuitive, user-friendly content tools.”

This partnership ensures full compatibility across the entire BrightSign product range, delivering added value through seamless integration and superior performance. NoviSign’s platform is designed with user experience in mind, supporting a variety of interactive features—such as touchscreens, real-time data feeds, and IoT integrations—all optimized for BrightSign’s hardware capabilities.

BrightSign media players enable real-time player monitoring, remote management and diagnostics, and self-healing playback protocols, ensuring smooth operation and reducing the need for on-site management. By leveraging these advanced control features, businesses can maintain efficient digital signage networks with minimal disruption.

Integrating NoviSign with your BrightSign player is straightforward. For assistance in getting started, please contact us at sales@novisign.com. Our team is ready to guide you through the setup process, ensuring your digital signage network is operational in no time.

About NoviSign

Since 2011, NoviSign has been an industry leader in full-spectrum digital signage solutions. With over 50,000 screens deployed and managed globally, NoviSign’s cloud-based digital signage software empowers businesses to remotely create, manage, and update content across any display, tablet, or kiosk. Known for its commitment to simplicity and reliability, NoviSign has helped clients on five continents successfully deploy and manage impactful digital signage campaigns.

With a client base that includes industry giants like Disney, Ikea, Dole, Home Depot, NASA, Nokia, Ferrari, and Papa John’s Pizza, along with a global network of reselling partners, NoviSign continues to lead the way in delivering high-quality digital signage solutions that drive engagement and communication. www.novisign.com

About BrightSign

BrightSign LLC, the global market leader in digital signage media players, is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Europe and Asia. BrightSign manufactures media players and provides free software and networking solutions for the commercial digital signage market worldwide, serving all vertical segments of the digital signage marketplace. From entry-level BrightSign LS players to BrightSign XC players offering state-of-the-art technology and unsurpassed performance, BrightSign’s products are known for their signature reliability, affordability, ease-of-use and market-leading technology. For more information, visit www.brightsign.biz.

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Ilan Melchior, NoviSign, 972 97947643, ilan@novisign.com, https://www.novisign.com/

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Keynode Launches Advanced Liquidity Pooled Staking Plans for Crypto Stakers

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Keynode introduces Liquidity Pooled Staking, removing high entry barriers and providing flexible staking options with regular rewards.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As crypto adoption goes mainstream, Keynode, a crypto staking platform, has launched its new Liquidity Pooled Staking services. This feature gives you more flexibility and better crypto staking rewards. To many, it’s going to change the staking space and also solve the problems in the staking ecosystem.

Liquidity Pooled Staking is a game-changer for crypto staking platforms. It combines staking with liquidity solutions so that new and seasoned investors can unlock their crypto‘s full potential and support the blockchain networks.

Solving Crypto Staking Challenges Through Innovation

Crypto Staking, the process of locking up cryptocurrency to secure the blockchain, has been limited by high thresholds, technical complexity and not being able to access the staked assets. The platform’s Liquidity Pooled Staking removes these barriers by offering a user-friendly approach where you can stake with minimal requirements and have liquidity at the same time.

You will no longer need 32 ETH to stake Ethereum, nor will you need to run complex validator nodes. The staking platform simplifies everything making staking accessible to everyone. The staking platform bridges the gap between crypto staking rewards and liquidity so that you can earn without compromising access to your assets.

Secure and Flexible Crypto Staking

By partnering with regulated entities, the staking platform ensures your funds are protected to the highest industry standards. Additionally, they offer customizable staking options to fit your investment goals. You can optimize your strategy without being locked into a specific staking plan.

It’s easy to use and 24/7 support makes the experience even better. Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned staker, the platform is designed to simplify the staking process for everyone.

Introducing Competitive Crypto Staking Rewards

These Liquidity Pooled Staking plans also bring a competitive edge in terms of crypto staking rewards. By participating in the program, you can earn staking rewards twice a week across multiple assets including ETH, SOL, MATIC, and many more.
The dual payout structure and transparent reward system mean you can stake and have access to your funds. This balance of liquidity and rewards is the unique value proposition of the staking platform to the crypto community.

Key Features of the Staking Platform

Low Staking Threshold: No big upfront investment required; you can start staking with just $100.Multiple Assets: Stake popular cryptos like ETH, SOL, and ADA.Regular Rewards: Get paid twice a week from staked assets.Easy to Use: Simple platform and 24/7 support for hassle-free staking.Flexible Contracts: Choose from various staking plans for short or long term.

Making Crypto Accessible and Innovative

Founded by blockchain enthusiasts who were frustrated with traditional staking the staking platform is committed to making crypto staking accessible to all. By lowering the participation threshold and offering innovative solutions like Liquidity Pooled Staking Keynode will offer some of the best rewards in the staking industry.

In addition to staking services, the platform has an affiliate program to support community engagement. They give up to 4% referral commissions and instant payouts so that users can share the benefits of the platform and earn more.

About Keynode

Keynode is a crypto staking platform focused on unlocking liquidity and maximizing staking rewards for its users. By employing advanced security measures and user-friendly technology, Keynode empowers investors to explore the full potential of their digital assets with confidence.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involves risk. There is potential for loss of funds. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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Kiven Scott, Keynode, (+1) 678-310-6834, info@keynode.net, https://keynode.net/?a=homeKN25PR11

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Research Reveals Talent Shortages and Manual Processes are Stifling Finance Teams in Construction

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new report has revealed significant challenges facing construction finance teams across Australia and New Zealand, with talent shortages, outdated systems, and manual processes topping the list of concerns. The findings by Payapps, an award-winning construction software solution trusted by thousands of main contractors and subcontractors to simplify and standardise progress payment claims, highlight the urgent need for digital transformation to alleviate pressure on finance professionals and enhance operational efficiency.

Conducted among 125 finance professionals, the survey underscores talent shortages as the most pressing issue, with 36% of respondents identifying it as their biggest challenge. This is compounded by dissatisfaction with manual workflows, particularly in managing progress claims, with 37% of finance teams expressing dissatisfaction with their current systems.

“Construction finance teams are being asked to do more with less, all while ensuring compliance with strict regulations like the Security of Payment Act in Australia and the Construction Contracts Act in New Zealand,” said Daniel Giles, CFO of Payapps. “These inefficiencies not only increase stress on teams but also jeopardise project timelines and financial stability.”

Key Findings:

Manual Processes Hamper Progress: A staggering 41% of teams still rely on manual processes for progress claims, leading to bottlenecks and delays.Compliance Risks: 53% of respondents find meeting payment deadlines under regulatory frameworks challenging, risking legal penalties and disputes.Technology Adoption Pays Off: Teams using Payapps are 81% more likely to meet compliance deadlines and experience fewer delays, highlighting the value of specialised digital tools.

The report also reveals that adopting digital tools significantly improves efficiency and job satisfaction. Finance teams leveraging technology report spending less time on manual tasks, freeing them to focus on strategic priorities.

A Call for Digital Transformation

With finance teams under pressure to manage growing workloads and navigate complex regulatory environments, the report advocates for adopting integrated digital solutions. Tools like Payapps, which automate and streamline progress claim processes, are identified as critical to addressing inefficiencies and retaining top talent.

“This report is a wake-up call for the construction industry,” added Giles. “Investing in technology isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about staying competitive, retaining skilled professionals, and delivering better project outcomes.”

The full report, “Building Efficient Finance Teams with Construction Technology,” is available for download here.  The survey was conducted by Payapps and included responses from finance professionals from commercial construction companies in Australia and New Zealand.   Payapps thanks their partners, including Accounting Times and Accountants Daily, for inviting subscribers to participate in this survey. We also sincerely thank our valued customers for their participation.

About Payapps

Payapps – An Autodesk Company, is a cloud-based collaboration tool for the construction industry. It helps main contractors and subcontractors simplify and streamline project progress claims and approvals, including contract variations.  A simpler and faster digital process ensures greater transparency, increased accuracy, improved compliance, reduced financial risk, fewer disputes and fairer outcomes. Payapps significantly cuts progress payment processing time, helping to meet regulatory requirements. Compliance is improved and made easier with documentation verification integrated with the approval process.Our award-winning solution seamlessly integrates with a wide range of construction ERPs and accounting software to help provide real-time data on all project payment requests and approvals.  Build Better Together With Payapps

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