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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Embracing Mountains and Seas, Coexisting with Cultures: The "International Mountain Tourism Day 2025" Theme Events Officially Kick Off in Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria, Spain--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2025) - On May 29, 2025 local time, the "International Mountain Tourism Day 2025" Theme Events officially kicked off in Gran Canaria, Spain. Centered around the theme "Embracing Mountains and Seas, Coexisting with Cultures-Mountain Tourism and Cultural Inclusiveness for the Future," the event brought together a diverse group of prestigious international organizations, government officials, industry leaders, experts, and scholars, and media professionals from around the world. The gathering aims to explore paths of inclusive and reciprocal global mountain tourism and shared development. Scene from the Opening Ceremony A series of activities were held as part of the Theme Events, including the Opening Ceremony, the Theme Forum, the Exchange and Sharing Session of Mountain Culture and Tourism, the China-Spain Cultural and Tourism Exchange Exhibition, and the "Night of Gran Canaria" Welcome Dinner. Guests participated in various formats to exchange advanced ideas, discuss frontier issues, and deepen practical cooperation. At the Opening Ceremony, keynote addresses were delivered by Dominique de Villepin, Chairman of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA); Miguel Sanz, General Director of Turespaña; Antonio Morales Méndez, President of the Government of Gran Canaria, Spain; Christine Brew, Representative of UN Tourism; and Yang Changqing, Director of the Oficina Nacional de Turismo de China en Madrid. Liang Nan, Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Spain, was specially designated by H.E. Yao Jing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra, to attend the ceremony and deliver a speech on his behalf. He Yafei, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of IMTA, and Song Xiaolu, Deputy Director General of Department of Culture and Tourism of Guizhou Province, China, also delivered insightful remarks. At the event, Dominique de Villepin, Chairman of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA), and Christine Brew, Representative of UN Tourism, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding, signaling a future of constructive cooperation in promoting innovative governance in mountain tourism and advancing sustainable development. Peter Semone, Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), released the Asia-Pacific Mountain Tourism Development Report (2025), jointly compiled by IMTA and PATA. The report provides a systematic analysis of the far-reaching impact of sustainable tourism on economic growth, cultural exchange, and ecological conservation. It also offers forward-looking strategic insights and professional recommendations for the development of mountain tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. The event also witnessed the release of the Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share the Natural Beauty-The "International Mountain Tourism Day 2025" Gran Canaria Initiative. The initiative, grounded in the concepts of mutual learning among civilizations and integrative innovation, calls on governments, enterprises, communities, and other stakeholders to strengthen cooperation, actively promote environmentally friendly tourism, and jointly build an open, inclusive, and mutually enriching mountain civilization. Dominique de Villepin, Chairman of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA), and Christine Brew, Representative of UN Tourism, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) "The IMTD has now emerged as a vital platform, not only showcasing the rich and varied values of our mountain regions but also fostering deeper exchanges within our industry and strengthening international collaboration," said Dominique de Villepin, Chairman of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA). He emphasized that this year's Theme Events-held against the backdrop of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, and the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain-will carry forward the spirit of "Mutual Understanding among People." By bringing together the insights and expertise of industry leaders, it will be a powerful force in fostering cultural inclusiveness and deepening the bonds between China and Europe. Miguel Sanz, General Director of Turespaña, noted that mountain tourism is one of the key directions for the future of global tourism. Turespaña is fully committed to promoting the sustainable transformation of Spain's tourism sector, aiming to achieve a balanced development that aligns environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic growth. The goal is to foster a new tourism model that is green, low-carbon, and enhances residents' well-being. Liang Nan, Counsellor of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Spain, stated that on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Spain, he expressed hope that mountain tourism, as a unique vehicle, would further deepen cultural exchanges between the two countries. He also invited more Spanish friends to appreciate the grandeur of China's landscapes and the charm of its civilization, and to jointly open a new chapter in China-Spain tourism cooperation. Christine Brew, Representative of UN Tourism, emphasized that mountain tourism is a vital tool for promoting inclusive development, environmental protection, and cultural heritage preservation-particularly through its strong linkages to community empowerment and rural revitalization. She underscored that mountain tourism plays a key role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), directly contributing to multiple targets. Scene from the Panel Discussion The supporting activities were rich and vibrant. The China-Spain Cultural and Tourism Exchange Exhibition showcased the natural and cultural landscapes of mountain destinations in both countries through fine brush paintings and photographic works. The "Night of Gran Canaria" Welcome Dinner featured a spectacular blend of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage performances by ethnic minorities and the passionate expressions of Spanish folk art. Together, they created a vivid scene of mutual cultural appreciation and harmonious coexistence between civilizations, set against the backdrop of mountains and seas. The event was co-hosted by the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and Turismo de Gran Canaria, with strong support from UN Tourism, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Oficina Nacional de Turismo de China en Madrid, the Guizhou Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, China, and the Foreign Affairs Office of Guizhou Province (Guizhou Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries), China. The "International Mountain Tourism Day" is an international commemorative day initiated by the International Mountain Tourism Alliance in 2018. Since its first launch on May 29, 2019, the theme events have been successfully held in China, Nepal, Laos, France, and Spain for seven consecutive years. Media Contact Company Name: International Mountain Tourism AllianceContact: Zhang YijingEmail: admin@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Online pay aggregators focus on anti-fraud tech to up revenues
Large online merchant-focused payment aggregators (PAs) are building software platforms for fraud detection and deploying them in banks and other fintech companies . It comes at a time when revenue generation from core payments business has become tougher owing to severe competition and pricing regulations by the government. Payment companies are building software-as-a-service play for their enterprise clients and using it for recurring revenue generation. Major PAs such as PayU , Razorpay and PhonePe have built fraud detection tools to protect their customers and prevent frauds in their systems. Now they are pitching these tools to banks, offering them a higher degree of safety for their customers as well as better transaction success rates. A senior industry executive told ET that globally firms such as Visa and Mastercard offer advanced fraud detection services for card payments and that India payment companies are moving in this direction along with mobile-based payments. ETtech Live Events 'The regulator has licensed some 50 online Pas. Now all of them are chasing the large ecommerce merchants to grab a significant chunk of the payments value. But revenue generation has been a challenge, hence they are focusing on building value-added services,' said the executive, who did not wish to be identified. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Besides, given that almost every community bank, cooperative bank and mid-sized private sector lender now offers digital payment solutions such as debit cards and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to their customers, technology service providers for advanced fraud detection. 'There are 668 banks live on UPI, as per the NPCI's latest count. Smaller banks cannot build technology on their own and we are already doing this for our own payment processing, hence we can easily help them,' the founder of a digital payments startup said on condition of anonymity. Through the technology stack, payment companies can ensure transactions are being undertaken by the actual customer, un-natural payment behaviour is stopped and genuine beneficiaries actually get the payments. They can also offer merchant verification services, which ensures that genuine merchants process transactions. ETtech 'While we already work with large banks to address their payment fraud needs, there are many mid and small-sized financial institutions that need strong technology solutions to fight payment fraud. We are also targeting this segment and the opportunity is significant,' said Anirban Mukherjee, chief executive officer, PayU. PayU offers fraud detection services to banks through Wibmo, which it acquired in 2019. Walmart-backed PhonePe, which is a leader in UPI-based payments, is also doubling down on merchant payments. Fraud detection is also a major focus for the Bengaluru-based company now. It is targeting large enterprises as potential customers. PhonePe's platform offers real-time detection and also allows banks to build their own rule engines which can detect abnormal patterns around digital payments. PhonePe did not respond to ET's queries. Razorpay, another large payments processor, is also developing its own fraud detection tool and is in the process of pitching to banks. The payments major is working with two of India's top six card-issuing banks, along with several mid-sized banks and fintechs. Responding to ET's queries Arif Khan, Chief Innovation Officer, Razorpay said the company has built a white-labelled solution for banks. 'It is an authentication engine that enhances transaction success rates while ensuring robust security—helping businesses prevent fraud and offer a secured payment experience,' he added. India's digital payments ecosystem has grown exponentially over the past few years — in April alone, around 600 million card transactions and around 11 billion UPI-based transactions were reported — but so have the cases of fraud. This has necessitated software services which can help banks, fintechs and the entire ecosystem to stay ahead of attacks from cybercriminals. While these payment firms are securing banks and enterprises from payment frauds, there are other fintechs which are building fraud detection for the larger ecosystem. Players such as Bureau, Datasutram and Clari5, which recently got acquired by Perfios, also offer multiple fraud detection tools for digital lenders, wealth management platforms and banks to help in customer onboarding and know-your-customer verification.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
HuffPost Wins Two New York Press Club Journalism Awards
New York, NY – HuffPost, the award-winning online news organization steeped in fair and fearless reporting, has received two 2025 New York Press Club Journalism Awards. HuffPost's groundbreaking journalism was recognized in the Special Events Reporting and Feature Reporting categories. Akbar Shahid Ahmed won the Special Events Reporting award for " What Is Hamas Thinking Now?" The full list of winners can be found here. Press Contact:
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teton Advisors, Inc. to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference May 21-22
GREENWICH, Conn., May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teton Advisors, Inc. (OTCQX: TETAA) announced Marc Gabelli, Interim Chief Executive Officer, will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti May Virtual Investor Conference, taking place on May 21-22, 2025. The presentation will begin at 2:30PM ET on May 22, 2025 and can be accessed live here: Teton Advisors, Inc. will also host virtual one-on-ones with investors on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22, 2025. To register for the presentation or one-on-ones, visit Registration is free and you don't need to be a Sidoti client. About Sidoti Events, LLC ("Events") and Sidoti & Company, LLC ("Sidoti") In 2023, Sidoti & Company, LLC , Sidoti & Company, LLC ( formed an affiliate company, Sidoti Events, LLC in order to focus exclusively on its rapidly growing conference business and to more directly serve the needs of presenters and attendees. The relationship allows Events to draw on the 25 years of experience Sidoti has as a premier provider of independent securities research focused specifically on small and microcap companies and the institutions that invest in their securities, with most of its coverage in the $200 million-$5 billion market cap range. Sidoti's coverage universe comprises approximately 160 equities, of which 50 percent participate in the firm's rapidly growing Company Sponsored Research ("CSR") program. Events is a leading provider of corporate access through the eight investor conferences it hosts each year. By virtue of its direct ties to Sidoti, Events benefits from Sidoti's small- and microcap-focused nationwide sales force, which has connections with approximately 2,500 institutional relationships in North America. This enables Events to provide multiple forums for meaningful interaction for small and microcap issuers and investors specifically interested in companies in the sector. About Teton Advisors, Inc.: Teton Advisors, Inc. (OTCQX: TETAA) is a multi-strategy active asset manager, operating a family of Teton Westwood mutual funds. From modest beginnings over 40 years ago, to today, The Disciplined Discovery of Value™ shapes the cornerstone for clients' long-term success. View source version on Contacts Investor Relationsinfo@ For further information, please visit: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Teton Advisors, Inc. to Present at Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference May 21-22
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teton Advisors, Inc. (OTCQX: TETAA) announced Marc Gabelli, Interim Chief Executive Officer, will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti May Virtual Investor Conference, taking place on May 21-22, 2025. The presentation will begin at 2:30PM ET on May 22, 2025 and can be accessed live here: Teton Advisors, Inc. will also host virtual one-on-ones with investors on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22, 2025. To register for the presentation or one-on-ones, visit Registration is free and you don't need to be a Sidoti client. About Sidoti Events, LLC ('Events') and Sidoti & Company, LLC ('Sidoti') In 2023, Sidoti & Company, LLC , Sidoti & Company, LLC ( formed an affiliate company, Sidoti Events, LLC in order to focus exclusively on its rapidly growing conference business and to more directly serve the needs of presenters and attendees. The relationship allows Events to draw on the 25 years of experience Sidoti has as a premier provider of independent securities research focused specifically on small and microcap companies and the institutions that invest in their securities, with most of its coverage in the $200 million-$5 billion market cap range. Sidoti's coverage universe comprises approximately 160 equities, of which 50 percent participate in the firm's rapidly growing Company Sponsored Research ("CSR") program. Events is a leading provider of corporate access through the eight investor conferences it hosts each year. By virtue of its direct ties to Sidoti, Events benefits from Sidoti's small- and microcap-focused nationwide sales force, which has connections with approximately 2,500 institutional relationships in North America. This enables Events to provide multiple forums for meaningful interaction for small and microcap issuers and investors specifically interested in companies in the sector. About Teton Advisors, Inc.: Teton Advisors, Inc. (OTCQX: TETAA) is a multi-strategy active asset manager, operating a family of Teton Westwood mutual funds. From modest beginnings over 40 years ago, to today, The Disciplined Discovery of Value™ shapes the cornerstone for clients' long-term success.
