Day: December 8, 2021

In the letter, Xi said human rights are a symbol of progress in human civilization and that safeguarding human lives, value and dignity and ensuring human rights for all are a common pursuit of the human society. Putting people first and making their aspiration for a better life a goal are the responsibilities of countries bestowed by the times, said Xi.

Xi stressed that the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a political party that has always respected and protected human rights.

Sticking to the people-centered approach and putting the people’s interests above everything else, China has been promoting human rights through development, advancing its whole-process people’s democracy, and promoting free and well-rounded development of humanity, Xi said.

By doing all that, China has succeeded in blazing a path for human rights development that meets the trend of the times, making significant achievements in its human right cause and continuously enhancing the sense of gain, happiness and security of the over 1.4 billion Chinese people in guaranteeing human rights, said Xi.

There are diversified ways for practicing human rights, and people of different countries should and are able to independently choose the path for human rights development that fits their national realities, Xi said.

China is willing to work with other developing countries in upholding and promoting the common values of humanity, practicing true multilateralism and contributing wisdom and strength to the healthy development of the international human rights cause, said Xi.

Co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2021 South-South Human Rights Forum opened under the theme “Putting People First and Global Human Rights Governance.”

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Total U.S. multi-listed options market share for the MIAX Exchange Group reached 13.88% in November 2021, 309 basis points higher than the 10.79% market share in November 2020 and representing a 28.6% increase.

The MIAX Exchange Group collectively executed 124.7 million multi-listed options contracts in November 2021, representing an average daily volume (ADV) of 5,936,084 contracts.  Total multi-list options volume through November 2021 reached a record 1.2 billion contracts, representing a 63.8% increase from the same period in 2020.

In U.S. equities, MIAX Pearl Equities™ reported a number of new records in November 2021 including total volume of 1,610,270,288 shares, a new monthly volume record and an increase of 12.7% from October 2021. The November 2021 total represented a market share record of 0.69%.  In addition, MIAX Pearl Equities volume reached a record daily volume of 115.2 million shares on November 10, 2021 and a daily record market share of 0.86% on November 26, 2021.

In U.S. futures, MGEX executed 420,826 contracts in November 2021, the third highest monthly volume on record and representing an increase of 61.5% from November 2020. Total volume during the January to November 2021 period reached a record 3,657,954 contracts, a 43.1% increase from the same period in 2020, while open interest totaled 87,473 contracts on November 30, 2021, an increase of 25.8% from the November 30, 2020 total.

SPIKES^® Futures volume totaled 136,949 contracts in November 2021, down 45.4% from the 250,982 contract total in October 2021. SPIKES Futures volume reported an ADV of 6,521 contracts in November 2021.

About MIAX
MIAX’s parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX^®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl^®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald^®), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX), and Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).

MIAX, MIAX Pearl and MIAX Emerald are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that leverage MIAX’s industry-leading technology and infrastructure to provide U.S. listed options trading to their member firms. MIAX serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES^® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR^® S&P 500^® ETF (SPY). In addition to options, MIAX Pearl facilitates the trading of cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™.

MGEX is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a Notice Registered Securities Futures Product Exchange with the SEC. MGEX serves as the exclusive market for a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat, SPIKES Futures, BRIXX Commercial Real Estate Futures and TAX Futures. MGEX is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM, DCO and cash market services in an array of asset classes.

BSX is a leading electronic international securities market regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) specializing in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants and insurance linked securities. A full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and affiliate member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions, BSX is globally recognized, including by the SEC.

MIAX’s executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, NJ, with additional offices located in Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, and Hamilton, Bermuda.

To learn more about MIAX visit www.MIAXOptions.com.

To learn more about MGEX visit www.mgex.com.

To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.

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• 36% of people in the UAE want to feel like they are visiting a friend’s home when staying in a hotel
• 53% like to feel physically comfortable, while 43% like to be able to talk to hotel staff in a friendly conversational manner
• The survey by voco hotels, coinciding with the launch of its Turn Up Service also found that a fifth (19%) dislike hotels with no personal touches

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While travel restrictions continue for parts of the world, many of us are now able and willing to travel once again, with vaccine drives in many countries enabling open borders.

As we become more open to taking vacations, a new global travel survey has found that UAE travelers seek a homely experience when staying in a hotel, with 36% saying they like to feel like they’re visiting a friend’s home. Nearly a fifth (19%) said they are bothered when there aren’t personal touches in their hotel.

Cleanliness and comfort were among the highest priorities for guests, with an uncomfortable bed rated the most disliked factor about a hotel stay (33%), while nice food and clean rooms or communal areas among the experiences most likely to make guests book again, at 49% and 43% respectively.

On the dining front, 37% of those surveyed said they prefer it when there are a mix of cuisines on offer, while 36% would like more buffet or help yourself options. And with an emphasis on feeling at home crucial to UAE hotel guests, it’s not surprising that 36% prefer when food is served for longer hours e.g. not just a two hour window for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And with clean eating a key trend, 13% said they dislike it when there aren’t enough vegan or vegetarian options on hotel menus.

Sustainability was also a key point of interest for UAE guests with nearly half (46%) keen to see hotels purchase more environmentally friendly products, for example, using glass instead of plastic, which 41% would support.

However, the survey commissioned by voco hotels to launch their new Turn Up Service found guests’ experience with staff to be amongst the most crucial parts of any hotel stay. In fact, 46% of people said that friendly service would be the experience third most likely to make them rebook a hotel brand, with 55% saying they prefer staff who are friendly, approachable (46%), caring (40%) and kind (39%).

With the opportunity to reevaluate traveler’s expectations, voco hotels listened and reacted to the global survey data to inform and enhance its service style. To offer guests unexpected offerings and service that goes above and beyond, voco hotels is launching Turn Up Service. This new service is a playful twist on the typical ‘turn down’ service designed to ‘turn up’ voco’s hosted service style at its hotels around the world. Building upon the brand’s philosophy of distinctive, hosted service, Turn Up Service will offer a series of new, localized initiatives and offerings to give travelers more of what they really want from a hotel experience.

Informed by the global survey data, voco hotels will roll out Turn Up Service across some of their key locations to cater to travelers’ needs and desires. The enhanced service offerings will deliver unexpected, bookable offerings to guests, such as Turn Up Service rooms in the United Kingdom, and brunch after dark soirees in the Middle East and United States.

Breaking the mould of traditional hotels, voco combines familiar comforts with unexpected touches to create a stay that is reliable, yet different. The result is an unstuffy, laid-back hotel experience that is full of charm, personality, and individualised spirit. Backed by the power of IHG Hotels & Resorts, voco combines the reassurance and perks of a big hotel brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel. The brand’s international footprint spans Australia, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabi, United Kingdom, United States and beyond with more than 23 locations open worldwide, and several in the pipeline to open in the next few years, including Dubai’s new voco Bonnington Dubai, voco Dubai The Palm and voco Johannesburg Rosebank opening in South Africa. Launched in 2018, the brand has become IHG’s fastest ever global expansion and is well-loved across the globe.

To learn more about voco hotels, visit https://www.ihg.com/voco/

About voco Hotels: voco combines the reassurance of a big brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel, providing guests with a dependably premium experience. The name voco, originating from Latin, means ‘to invite’ and ‘call together,’ representing the brand’s thoughtful, unstuffy and charming nature. voco’s reliably different hotels combine individualized service and high-quality touches, from indulgent amenities to big, comfy beds. Guests will always get a warm welcome during a swift check in, a comfy room perfect for unwinding and relaxing, and vibrant bar and restaurant spaces that provide plenty of opportunity to connect and socialize. For more information and to book, visit www.vocohotels.com, and stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.

About One Poll: OnePoll surveyed 5,000 respondents from 11th to 18th November 2021, including 1,000 respondents from the UAE. The surveys were conducted online using panel members who are credited to participate in surveys. Respondents who have stayed in a hotel within the past 3 years and/or plan to stay in a hotel within the next year were targeted using both personal profile data and screening questions in order to ensure the correct demographic was achieved.

For further information please contact:

AnneLise Berthon – IHG
annelise.berthon@ihg.com

Lucy Davies
lucy.davies@ogilvy.com

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