CYPRESS, Calif. - November 21, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

VR Edu implements the meeting of cultures around the world by utilizing its own technology, the Virtual Travel System (VTS). The two-way cultural metaverse space "Enjoy Street (www.enjoystreet.com)," which combines virtual reality (XR), is a new concept of travel space that connects users online and offline through its opening in March 2022. They provide a new travel experience such as tourism and shopping through the live commerce convergence service non-face-to-face.

Jaeheon Kim, CEO of VREDU, said, "We prepared metaverse as a space for new cultural exchanges after the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and waited for online and offline travel to proceed."

Enjoy Street aims for "a place where everyone who likes to travel becomes a guide and they can all enjoy traveling together." Enjoy Street was planned and developed to serve foreigners who could not come to Korea at the time when it was cluttered with COVID-19 in October 2020. It has been continuously updating since its online opening in Japan in March 2022. Enjoy Street is a global blog with four themes including "portal (www.enjoystreet.com) which includes travel photos and travel feedback," "live (live.enjoystreet.com) for videos and live broadcasts," "shop (shop.enjoystreet.com) where users can sell and purchase various travel products," and "blog (blog.enjoystreet.com) where everyone comes together under the topic of traveling."

Enjoy Street, which presents a new standard for travel guides, introduces various travel content through a total of three groups of guides. The guide, who holds the nationally accredited "Tour Interpretation Guide" license, can sell a variety of content and travel products both online and offline. Ordinary members (travel experts) will be registered as "travel experts" after internal verification. Afterward, if one receives a certain amount of training and passes the test on an MR-based guide education platform operated by Enjoy Street, one can obtain a "VTS (Virtual Travel System)" license and product travel content and sell products online.

In addition, VR Edu also operates "YGOON," which has 310,000 college student members in Korea. Through the cooperation of the two brands, they desire to lead the new tourism commerce field. YGOON identifies members' consumption tendencies through artificial intelligence (AI) and big data and recommends and predicts them. 

VR Edu is also practicing environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly management. It encourages eco-friendly consumption and sells products from small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses abroad. Going beyond tourism, food, clothing and shelter will be incorporated into leisure activities such as performances.

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A Roadpass Pro membership gives users access to premium features across the company's popular RV and road travel apps to empower outdoor experiences.

CHICAGO - November 21, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Roadpass Digital, the leading technology platform for road travel and outdoor experiences, has launched a price lock policy on its popular Roadpass Pro membership. Roadpass Pro boasts premium access on the company's travel apps for roadtrippers and RVers: Roadtrippers, Togo RV, Campendium, and RVillage.

Users signing up for Roadpass Pro for the first time will be able to take advantage of this price lock and secure their annual subscription price at $49.99 - forever. Roadpass Pro members get access to popular premium features like GPS tailored for your RV and access to a free camping directory with over 14K Overnight RV Camping locations.

Roadpass Digital VP of Marketing, Steven Hileman, described the Roadpass Pro price lock as the perfect opportunity for roadtrippers, campers, and RVers to not only join the company's more than six million users but upgrade the value and experience of their future road trip adventures.

"Our price lock policy demonstrates our commitment to delivering the best tools and user experiences for those who want to get outside and on the road," said Hileman. "It's important for us that our Roadpass Pro members have peace of mind about their road travel. Locking their membership price gives them the assurance that when they renew, their price will stay the same, and they can continue to make indelible road trip memories for years to come."

A Roadpass Pro membership includes:

• GPS navigation customized for your RV
• The #1 road trip planning tools
• Access to free camping with over 14K Overnight RV Parking locations
• Cell coverage maps
• Public land map and smoke map overlays
• More than $5,000 in savings on gear, tires, accessories, and rentals
• And more!

A Roadpass Pro membership begins with a 7-day free trial and is priced at $49.99 annually. To learn more about Roadpass Pro and the price lock, visit https://roadpass.com/pause/ or contact [email protected]. 

About Roadpass Digital 
Roadpass Digital is focused on empowering roadtrippers, campers, and RVers to hit the open road. With 6,000,000+ people using apps powered by Roadpass, the company is the leading platform for road travel and outdoor experiences. Roadpass Digital has offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Auckland. Learn more about Roadpass Digital and Roadtrippers, Campendium, Togo RV, and RVillage products at roadpass.com.

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A Phoenix Pastor and his daughter raised $1.8 million for families in need and victims of human trafficking, after being crushed by an 8,000-pound boulder.

COLORADO CITY, Ariz. - November 21, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Pastor Luke Barnett and his daughter, Annalee, set out two years ago to hike the world-famous, 800-mile Arizona Trail. The two were hiking in an effort to raise $1 million to help the Short Creek Dream Center support families and individuals in need of housing, provide food resources to families in need and offer refuge to victims of abuse in Colorado City, AZ (the town featured in the Netflix docuseries, Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey). Luke and Annalee were 500 miles into the hike when an 8,000-pound boulder came bombing down toward Annalee. Heroically, Luke pushed his daughter out of the way, saving her, and, in turn, was crushed and dragged by the boulder himself. Narrowly escaping with his life, Luke was airlifted with multiple broken bones, including a broken femur, three broken ribs, and a nearly severed finger, spent nine days in the hospital, and encouraged Annalee to continue the hike without him. 

This story broke internationally and allowed the hikers to raise over $1.8 million in support of the Short Creek Dream Center and Short Creek community. 

Now, Luke Barnett is back on the Arizona Trail and determined to complete the last 300 miles of the hike. He wants to accomplish the feat that the boulder robbed them of two years ago and, most importantly, continue to raise money and awareness to support the Dream Center's efforts in the Short Creek community to help survivors of abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence and provide critical resources to families in need. 

To learn more about the hike and how it's supporting victims and families in the community, visit: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org/adventure-your-life-2-0/.

About the Short Creek Dream Center

The Short Creek Dream Center exists to serve the twin towns of Hildale and Colorado City as they continue to grow, heal, and transform. From transitional housing, recovery, community outreach and helping combat the effects of poverty, the Dream Center exists to help find and fill the needs of the Short Creek Community and beyond. 

Along with the Phoenix Dream Center, Streetlight USA, and Stop Traffic Walk, the Short Creek Dream Center is part of the largest network of anti-human trafficking agencies in North America. Trafficking comes in many different forms and we want to see anyone suffering from exploitation be set free and have a place to go for support. 

Learn more about the Short Creek Dream Center at: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org/.

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Shoppers have not had ready access to information they need to make responsible shopping decisions and thereby enact change in the world.

SALT LAKE CITY - November 19, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Consumers have grown increasingly concerned about the influence and power of large unethical companies. Few people feel comfortable supporting businesses that employ children, blatantly disregard laws, or pollute our beautiful Earth. But the overwhelming majority of people lack the information needed to determine which companies are deserving of our dollars and which companies they should avoid at all costs. To make matters worse, the information on the ethical nature of these companies that has been compiled is either expensive, hard to find or is geared specifically towards investors. This leaves the average consumer bereft of vital information to make informed shopping decisions. Ethicality is a brand new business here to give consumers the tools and information necessary to make informed and ethical shopping decisions.

Ethicality works using a simple web extension that has access to its ever growing database of information where it pulls the information on a company either by analyzing a product page or by searching directly. The information that is given is simple and straightforward, easy enough for anyone to understand and make a good decision with.

Ethicality service overview:

• Shoppers don't have ready access to the information needed to make responsible buying decisions
• An easy to read format that gives quick information on whether a company is ethical or not.
• The power to enact change through useful social and environmental information
• A seamless integration into a chrome browser that does all the background work.
• Feel good about shopping decisions.

About Ethicality

Founded by a pair of friends with a good idea and a desire to help people make good choices. Our goal is to spread awareness of the misdeeds of large companies and support small businesses that are doing great things for the planet and society. See more at ethicalityco.com and download the extension for Chrome here.

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With the ambition to reach 5.000 bedrooms across 11 cities by the end of 2026, Cohabs looks to initiate the next step in expansion through increased institutional support.

BRUSSELS - November 18, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Cohabs, a Brussels-based company specializing in coliving, announces the entry into its capital of three new institutional investors: global real estate investor Ivanhoé Cambridge, Belfius Insurance, and the real estate arm of the Belgian Sovereign Fund (SFPIM - Real Estate). All the founders and historical shareholders AG Real Estate and Alphastone remain on board to fuel the growth of the company.

Founded in 2016 by four Belgian entrepreneurs — Youri Dauber, François Samyn, Malik Dauber, and Lionel Jadot — Cohabs is a fully integrated coliving platform that both owns and operates its real estate assets. They provide a unique shared housing experience through fully furnished, premium accommodations. The 50-person company has a current portfolio of 1.550 bedrooms across five cities (Brussels, Paris, New York, Madrid, and Luxembourg), with the majority of its team and assets based in Brussels.

Driven by a community-first approach, Cohabs prioritizes the experience of its members through a tech-centric and flexible process. The company is committed to limiting its impact on the environment by focusing on a global, sustainable approach. From a social standpoint, Cohabs is committed to maintaining 5% of the Belgium portfolio as solidarity bedrooms with 50% reduced rent to ensure coliving is accessible for all.

With the ambition to reach 5.000 bedrooms across 11 cities by the end of 2026, Cohabs looks to initiate the next step in expansion through increased institutional support.

This equity investment will allow investors to assist Cohabs in terms of structuring, financing, and operational growth due to their extensive resources and experience in developing high-quality real estate around the world. This will significantly strengthen Cohabs' capital structure and increase its capacity to position itself as a major player with a focus on a sustainable coliving experience that always puts its members first. 

With that in mind, this step forward is not just a win for one organization, but a major step forward for the institutionalization of the coliving industry.

Cohabs was advised on this transaction by Natixis Partners & Tandem Capital Advisors.

"From the very first meeting with Ivanhoé Cambridge, it was clear we were a good fit. They immediately understood our vision of coliving and shared our fundamental values. They have the experience, resources, and drive to help us reach the next level. Combine this dynamic with the belief and support from our historical Belgian investors and our ambition has all the fuel necessary for us to accomplish our goals. Our mission will remain the same: be the most qualitative, sustainable, and member-centric coliving company in the world."

Youri Dauber, Founder & CEO of Cohabs.

"Cohabs offers everything we are looking for in terms of an innovative concept in an alternative asset class, which aligns with a strong and growing trend in the living sector, and we are confident the company will grow further internationally. This operation is another demonstration of Ivanhoé Cambridge's ability to successfully close complex private equity deals, and to diversify its portfolio with alternative asset classes."

Arnaud Malbos, Head of Investments Europe for Ivanhoé Cambridge. 

"We are delighted with this important step in the life of Cohabs, which we have supported with conviction since its inception. Flexibility, agility, service and quality in addition to a strong local Belgian base: these are all assets that have undoubtedly attracted Ivanhoé Cambridge. As a top-tier financial and strategic partner, AG Real Estate is convinced that such a pool of investors can only ensure the growth and sustainability of Cohabs! Congratulations to the teams for this new milestone in their history."

Amand-Benoît D'Hondt, Chief Alternative Investments & Sustainability Officer at AG Real Estate.  

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UFANDAO, an Estonian-based tech startup, has recently launched an innovative fundraising platform to provide an incredible level of performance, transparency, and other unique features.

TALLINN, Estonia - November 18, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

UFANDAO is the first fundraising platform in the world acting on the principles of decentralization and peer-to-peer donations allowing to host fundraising campaigns without third parties involved. Since DAO provides transparency and protects its members from institutional and corporate abuse, UFANDAO uses the DAO model in fundraising to enable its members to run their campaigns independently and successfully from start to finish.

Unlike traditional fundraising platforms, UFANDAO provides opportunities for a wider variety of personal fundraising campaigns, may it be funding for a school course, a trip to the mountains or animal support shelter construction. The funds are transferred between campaign participants without any commissions by the platform.  

"We think that every dream has a meaning and every person has the right and opportunity to fulfill it, that is why we decided to create a win-win community where every member will benefit from raising funds to make their dream come true," said Oleg Rodionov, CEO at UFANDAO.com.

The platform makes all donations between members real-time, direct and secure. Each subscriber can use a preferred way to receive funds to the personal account: card to card, PayPal, Wise, or crypto wallets. 

UFANDAO plans to steadily grow its community, so the referral program is also envisaged for the users providing all its members with an equal win-win fundraising environment.       

About UFANDAO

UFANDAO is a next-generation decentralized fundraising platform aimed at fulfilling the financial needs and dreams of its members. It was launched by a team of passionate people who believe in the idea of fair and decentralized fundraising. In response to that, UFANDAO provides its members the ability to create time-boundless fundraising campaigns that are free, peer-to-peer, secure and decentralized. UFANDAO is an officially registered organization that has all the necessary licenses and documents in accordance with European legislation. The company's documentation is publicly available on the website.

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Original Source: UFANDAO, a Decentralized Fundraising Platform, is Launched to Power Next-Gen of Fundraising Market

CYPRESS, Calif. - November 18, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Tripbtoz is a one-stop travel platform based on user-generated video content. Users share their short-form travel videos via app, and others can easily book hotels shown in the clips. The Korean startup differs from existing OTAs in providing user cross-communication tools in addition to basics such as lowest-priced accommodation. Users can simplify the step of travel consideration by experiencing indirectly and choosing destinations at the same time. This innovative challenger launched a renewal app in September that strengthens the travel community function and more enjoyment.

CEO Jiha JUNG introduced his company as a new web 3.0 era platform during the presentation under "The next wave of travel industry" at the world's largest mobile device fair "MWC (Mobile World Congress) Las Vegas 2022." Tripbtoz, well-received in Korea, plans to target the Southeast Asian market, starting with the establishment of Singapore corporation in the first quarter of next year. The company also aims to focus on entering global markets including the U.S. by launching English services in the first half of 2023.

The five tabs of their renewed app are as follows.

• Travel around the world while watching the video - FEED

Opening the app, one can see 'Feed' at first. In this SNS look-alike menu, users can watch videos uploaded by other travelers and click "Likes" or leave comments. If the users are interested in hotels, the user can click on the location information at the bottom of the video to go directly to the reservation step of the accommodation.

• Upload videos, conquer the area, and get rewards. - RANKING

A particularly notable feature of App 3.0, the tab is related to the 'Travel 2 Earn' service that actual rewards are given to. Travelers upload short forms with location information about specific hotels or filming places. The platform determines the ranking by combining user activities such as sharing, "Likes and views" counting, and comments. The top 100 rankers of each regional area earn Tripcash that can be used for bookings. Users conquer each area categorized as countries, larger provinces, local counties and cities, and accommodations, and more rewards are distributed over areas where more travelers competed. 

• Hurdle the upload worry and get a chance to win a prize. - CHALLENGE

The Challenge tab, also a notable new menu, participates in a set topic with short-form like TikTok and YouTube shorts. If the user has a hard time deciding what to film, these missions will lead the users. Current challenges are "Ho-kipedia" (introduction of hotels), "Point-a-pin Challenge" (about local restaurants & attractions), and "What's in my trip" (freewrite), and events will also be held to draw and give prizes only among challenge participants.

• SEARCH / MY
  
  On two other tabs, travelers can search for 870,000+ accommodations or check reservation information, earn Tripcash, and all about real & virtual adventures.

Contact: https://www.tripbtoz.com/

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Original Source: Tripbtoz, a Travel Experiences Provider Beyond Time and Space, Declares Its Entry Into the Global Market in 2023