CMX CINEMAS NAMES JOSE LEONARDO MARTI NEW CEO

CMX Cinemas, the eighth largest movie theater chain in the

U.S., has named Jose Leonardo Marti its new Chief

Executive Officer.

A 30-year career finance and cinema veteran, Martí led the

recent acquisition of Cobb Theaters and CinéBistro for CMX

Cinemas, which now has the company operating 36

locations in the U.S., making it one of the largest movie

theater chains in the country. As CEO for CMX, he is

responsible for spearheading the company’s aggressive

growth expansion plans.

“We are happy to welcome our great friend and colleague

Jose Leonardo Marti to the CMX Cinemas team as our new

CEO," said Rogelio Velez, CEO of Grupo Cinemex S.A de

C.V. the owning and managing theater company

headquartered in Mexico. “He is a proven leader in finance

and operations and thanks to his expertise and diligence he has transformed the theater industry in the region.

Undoubtedly, Marti’s drive and vast experience will help us continue to expand our presence as the preferred

destination for all movie-goers.”

For nine years prior to his role as the CEO for CMX Cinemas, Martí was the CFO and CEO for Grupo

Cinemex, S.A. of C.V. and CFO for Latin America Movie Theatres where he led the acquisition of nearly 500

screens, leading the company to be the second largest movie company in Mexico.

This year alone, CMX’s robust expansion plans included new locations in Tallahassee and Chicago and the

upcoming opening of CMX CinéBistro in New York, in October. This venue, located in the Upper East Side, is

set to be the most elegant and exclusive movie theater in town.

For more information about CMX Cinemas, visit https://www.cmxcinemas.com/ or on social media

@cmxcinemas.

MEXICO IS THE SIXTH MOST VISITED TOURIST DESTINATION

At the recent 43rd edition of the

Tianguis Turístico in Mazatlan,

Mexico, President Enrique Peña

Nieto announced that the country

ranked sixth among the most

visited tourist destinations in 2017.

The ranking is a substantial

improvement from the country’s

15th ranking in 2013.

Mexico attributes the increased ranking to its investments in new and existing destinations, diversifying its

tourism products, the development of close partnerships with airlines, hotels and the tourism industry as well

as Mexico’s world-famous friendly culture, warm hospitality and high quality of service.

Mexico’s Minister of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid, stated that it is an achievement to be proud of. “We salute

the more than 10 million Mexicans who work to ensure our international visitors have an incredible experience

and the entire Mexican and global travel industry whose investments, passion and dedication have made this

remarkable growth possible.”

SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEKEND PROMOTES DESIGN CULTURE WITH WALL OF

PEACE AS A TOP ATTRACTION

Sao Paulo recently hosted the eighth edition of DW! São Paulo Design Weekend, an urban festival that aims

to promote design culture and its connections with architecture, art, decor, urbanism, social inclusion, business

and technological innovation.

From August 29 through September 2, the cosmopolitan city played host to several independent events,

including lectures at educational institutions, guided tours in galleries and workshops, exhibitions, installations,

artistic and urban interventions, thematic circuits, competitions, parties and product launches in shops and

showrooms.

Among some of the top attractions included the inauguration of the Wall of Peace signed by artist Eduardo

Kobra, which was specially commissioned for the WTC Complex in São Paulo. The mural depicts the

personalities of religious leader Dalai Lama, Catholic nun Madre Teresa of Calcutta, South African leader

Nelson Mandela, Pakistani Malala Yousafzai, Indian politician Mahatma Gandhi, and U.S. activist Martin

Luther King Jr.

THE WEEK OF COSTA RICA IN MADRID

“The Week of Costa Rica in Madrid” recently took

place in the Pangea Travel Store, one of the largest

travel agencies in Spain located in an old cinema in

the heart of Salamanca, an exclusive neighborhood in

the city of Madrid.

With special décor inspired by Costa Rican nature

and culture and exclusive offers, Costa Rica

showcased the country’s offerings as a leading

destination in sustainability and responsible tourism,

targeting high-end travelers and families. The week-

long event, which coincided with the International Day

of Tourism,accompanied an extensive communication

campaign in prestigious media and on screens in

transport interchanges of daily high traffic areas.

CITYSCAPE GLOBAL TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF THE UAE’S REAL ESTATE

INDUSTRY

The 17th edition of the world’s largest real estate

investment show for emerging markets, Cityscape

Global, is set to showcase thousands of projects and

is expected to attract over 45,000 visitors and VIPs

when the event returns to Dubai in October.

The event, which will be held at the Dubai

International Convention & Exhibition Centre from

October 2-4 will unveil a range of new and

repackaged developments from developers,

architects and leading real estate agents, including

Dubai-headquartered Seven Tides and G&Co,

property sales experts Chestertons MENA, and

internationally recognized Japanese-headquartered

architects Nikken Sekkei.

The show provides an investment opportunity for

thousands of perspective local and international buyers with marquee developments on the Palm Jumeriah,

Dubai’s exclusive Mohammed Bin Rashid City and trendy Jumeirah Lakes Towers, amongst others, all

providing options to buy at the show.

Speaking about the current market conditions, Chestertons MENA’s Ivana Gazivoda Vucinic, said:“Affordability

has undoubtedly been one of the top trends so far this year. What we’re witnessing, especially with the large

amount of supply entering the market, is that developers are focusing on the investment-active, mid-market

segment through a range of flexible payment options and smaller units to keep prices attractive; piquing the

interest of would-be investors.”

Please visit the Shamal Communications website for more information on real estate pricing in the UAE.

Photo Caption: Seven Tides “SE7EN Residences The Palm” model, currently under construction.

ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY EVENT, BRITISH POLO DAY 2018 RETURNS TO CHINA

On September 16 2018, British Polo Day celebrated its 62nd global event in China, presented by Chelsea

Barracks and hosted by LIU Shilai. Having recently completed the highly successful British Polo Day in Great

Britain, the invitation-only event was delighted to be back in China.

British Polo Day is an unparalleled platform celebrating the history and heritage of polo with a

global community, bringing together the world’s top companies and key influencers. It provides a platform

for business in emerging and growth markets, giving partners’ enviable access to international contacts. For

more information, visit https://www.britishpoloday.com/

Photo Caption: Asia’s Leading Luxury Event 2018 – Beijing - https://www.britishpoloday.com/

HONG KONG WELCOMES FINE ART ASIA AND ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW

Hong Kong welcomed two great art events to the city in September, including Fine Art Asia 2018, which is

recognized by the international art world as Asia’s foremost fair dedicated to art and antiques. Visitors had the

opportunity to view and acquire the best artworks across a wide range of collecting categories. Spanning 5,000

years of cultural history are museum-quality Asian and Western antiques, jewelry, antique silver and

timepieces, Impressionist, modern and contemporary art, and photography. Fine Art Asia takes place in Hong

Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 29th through October 2nd.

For more information, visit http://www.fineartasia.com/press-antiques.htm

Another leading art event in Hong Kong, Asia Contemporary Art Show, took place at Conrad Hong Kong from

September 29th through October 1st. The show showcased more than 2,000 unique works of art presented

across 85 art living spaces, including original paintings, limited editions, sculpture and photography from some

of the world’s most interesting and promising artists – from emerging and mid-career artists, to those who have

already achieved recognition in private and public collections, and at auction.

The 13th edition of the Show featured Intersections: South Korea, the third in the popular sector series,

and Artist Dialogues presented by Cask 99, an entire floor dedicated to solo and joint artist presentations.

For more information, visit https://www.asiacontemporaryart.com/home/main/en/

Photo Caption: Fine Art Asia 2018 - http://www.fineartasia.com/press-antiques.htm

SE ASIA’S ONLY F1 NIGHT GRAND PRIX RETURNS TO SINGAPORE

Singapore was running on high-octane fuel throughout the weekend of September 14th through the 16th as

the 2018 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix returned to the Little Red Dot.

The annual race sees F1 champions such as David Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel dueled it out across the

spectacularly lit Marina Bay Street Circuit with the dramatic Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Skyline serving

as backdrop.

This year, Singapore's biggest sporting extravaganza shined even brighter as stars from the recently launched

Hollywood movie Crazy Rich Asians, including Michelle Yeoh and Rachel Wu attended the event.

For more information, visit, https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2018/Singapore.html

Photo Caption: F1 Singapore - https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2018/Singapore.html

BENEFIT FOR AMERICA'S EVERGLADES HOSTED BY DURST ORGANIZATION IN NEW

YORK DRAWS OVER 150 DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

The Durst Organization helmed by real

estate moguls and philanthropists Douglas

and Susanne Durst hosted a benefit at 4

Times Square in midtown Manhattan to

support The Everglades Foundation, a

nonprofit 501(c)3 working to protect and

restore America's Everglades through

science, education and advocacy. The

evening welcomed business leaders,

philanthropists and political figures to a

visual journey showcasing the natural beauty of the wetlands‘ wild and endangered habitat, as captured by

renowned nature photographer Mac Stone.

The event drew more than 150 distinguished

guests to The Durst Organization building at

4 Times Square, formerly known as the

Conde Nast Building. A reception with light

fare by NOMA co-founder Claus Meyer

followed Stone’s presentation.

Notable attendees included: Douglas Durst,

Susanne Durst, Eric Eikenberg, Mac Stone,

CBS New York‘s Lonnie Quinn, Ellin Goetz,

Diana Barrett, Marshall Field V, Mary Barley, Gary Lickle, Nancy Deluci, Helena Rose Durst, Alexander Durst,

Eva Durst, Mark Domino, Gregg Manjerovic, John Wamser, David Fried, John Hilton and Jody Hilton.

The Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg thanked donors for their support and called on the U.S.

Senate to approve a key component of Everglades restoration – the Everglades reservoir – in this year’s

America’s Water Infrastructure Act.

The evening’s keynote was given by Mac Stone, renowned nature photographer and author of the award-

winning book "Everglades: America's Wetlands."

Photo Caption: From L-R: Ellin Goetz, Diana Barrett, The Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg,

Marshall Field, Mary Barley, Gary Lickle, Renowned nature photographer Ma.

GIVE BACK FOR SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS PARTNERS WITH THE PEEBLES

CORPORATION AND ROLLS-ROYCE IN HAMPTONS SOIREE BENEFITING SPECIAL

NEEDS RIDERS

Give Back for Special Equestrians recently saddled

up with The Peebles Corporation, Georgina

Bloomberg and Rolls-Royce on for an elegant

summer soiree at the Peebles’ Hamptons estate to

benefit special needs riders.

Attended by local Hamptonites, elite equestrians and

celebrities, and with a backdrop of serenading

Juilliard School violinists and cello performers, guests

ended the summer season in style and generosity as they mingled and shared their mutual love of horses and

their unique ability to heal by minds, bodies and

spirits, raising nearly $50,000 for the charity.

The bubbly evening affair concluded with Rolls-Royce

presenting an oversized check to Give Back for

Special Equestrians while Give Back returned the

generosity, in turn donating $30,000 to its stable

partner in New York City, GallopNYC, a charity

offering therapeutic horsemanship programs to

children and adults with disabilities.

Additional sponsors of the evening included Goldman

Sachs, Fisher Island Club, VistaJet, Modern Luxury

Hamptons Magazine, KAR Properties, 2000 Ocean, One River Point, First Blue Stables, Alexis, Blade and

Black Stallion Winery.

Founded by Sissy DeMaria-Koehne, Give Back for

Special Equestrians is the Social Corporate

Responsibility campaign partner of Kreps DeMaria.

Give Back for Special Equestrians is an all-volunteer

501C-3 that provides therapeutic horseback riding

and equine-assisted scholarships for disabled

children and veterans through its partner stables in

Florida and New York.

Photo captions: Photo 1: From L -R: Donahue Peebles III, Chloe Peebles, Georgina Bloomberg, Katrina

Peebles, Don Peebles; Photo 2: Peebles Estate with Rolls-Royce Vehicles and Juilliard Perfomer; Photo

3: Katrina Peebles, Chloe Peebles, Sissy DeMaria-Koehne, Isabel Ernst, Dr. Heather Kuhl; Nicole Cicogna

TOP-RANKED AMERICAN GOLFER LEXI THOMPSON UNVEILS HER LIMITED EDITION

RED BULL ENERGY DRINK CAN AT TOPGOLF IN MIAMI

Before playing her last LPGA major of the

year, top-ranked American pro golfer and

12-time winner worldwide, Lexi Thompson,

hosted more than 300 fans, sports

enthusiasts and local tastemakers on Friday,

Sept. 7th for an energetic evening at Topgolf

in Miami Gardens, FL to celebrate the

release of her new limited edition Red

Bull Energy Drink can.

Guests at the lively event had the unique

opportunity to meet the golf champion

and enjoyed an evening of food, drinks,

music and Topgolf. The Coral Springs, FL

native shared the festivities with family and

friends near her South Florida hometown.

During the event, she also launched her

“Lexi Challenge” at Topgolf, giving fans and

Topgolf players nationwide an opportunity to

win a chance to meet her and attend one of

her tournaments.

The #1 ranked U.S. golfer joins the likes of Neymar Jr. and Kris Bryant as one of the select world-class

athletes to have their own Red Bull Energy Drink can. The 12 fl. oz. limited edition Red Bull Energy Drink Lexi

Thompson can is available now across southern states through early November, while supplies last. For more

information please visit energydrink-us.redbull.com

THAI AIRWAYS CELEBRATES 44 YEARS IN ITALY UNDER THE STARS IN ROME

Since 1974, Thai Airways has been

operating in Italy with the Rome-Bangkok

route and has since expanded its network,

always maintaining a strong emphasis on

excellent services.

Recently, the airline celebrated 44 years in

Italy and the strong relationship it has built

with the country.

The Ambassador of Thailand, the General Manager of Thai Airways in Italy, and the VP Executive for

Corporate Relations welcomed guests,

authorities, friends, media, and travel agents

for the celebration, which took place on the

terrace of LA RINASCENTE in Rome, a

new trendy location that offers an incredible

landscape of roofs and domes of the Capital

from its seventh floor.

Dinner featured a talented mixture of thai

and italian food prepared by the starred chef

Riccardo Di Giacinto of the restaurant

MadeITerraneo, offering guests an authentic

experience.

Highlights from the special evening included speeches, live music performances, Thai dances, gourmet food,

signature dishes, and several lucky raffle winners, which made for a very happy end to a memorable

night. Further detailswww.thaiair.it

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