Blink Charging Teams with NH Hotels & Resorts to Install EV Charging Stations for Guests and Visitors
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) has partnered with Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to install EV charging stations at four NH Hotel locations in Mexico: NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro, and NH San Luis Potosí. The initiative, featuring Blink's IQ200 chargers with RFID and app payment options, supports NH Hotels' 'UP for Planet' sustainability program. Under the 'Blink Owned' model, Blink will manage the complete lifecycle of charging stations, from installation to maintenance, enhancing sustainable service offerings while providing convenient charging solutions for hotel guests and visitors.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha collaborato con Minor Hotels Europe & Americas per installare stazioni di ricarica per veicoli elettrici in quattro località degli Hotel NH in Messico: NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro e NH San Luis Potosí. L'iniziativa, che prevede gli ibridi IQ200 di Blink con opzioni di pagamento RFID e app, supporta il programma di sostenibilità 'UP for Planet' degli NH Hotels. Con il modello 'Blink Owned', Blink gestirà l'intero ciclo di vita delle stazioni di ricarica, dall'installazione alla manutenzione, migliorando i servizi sostenibili e offrendo soluzioni di ricarica convenienti per gli ospiti e i visitatori degli hotel.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) se ha asociado con Minor Hotels Europe & Americas para instalar estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos en cuatro ubicaciones de NH Hotel en México: NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro y NH San Luis Potosí. La iniciativa, que presenta los cargadores IQ200 de Blink con opciones de pago a través de RFID y aplicaciones, apoya el programa de sostenibilidad 'UP for Planet' de NH Hotels. Bajo el modelo 'Blink Owned', Blink gestionará todo el ciclo de vida de las estaciones de carga, desde la instalación hasta el mantenimiento, mejorando las ofertas de servicios sostenibles mientras proporciona soluciones de carga convenientes para los huéspedes y visitantes del hotel.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK)는 Minor Hotels Europe & Americas와 협력하여 멕시코의 네 개 NH 호텔 위치에 전기차 충전소를 설치합니다: NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro, NH San Luis Potosí. Blink의 RFID 및 앱 결제 옵션을 갖춘 IQ200 충전기를 특징으로 하는 이 이니셔티브는 NH 호텔의 지속 가능성 프로그램 'UP for Planet'을 지원합니다. 'Blink Owned' 모델에 따라 Blink는 충전소의 전체 생애 주기, 즉 설치에서 유지 관리까지 관리하며, 지속 가능한 서비스 제공을 강화하고 호텔 손님과 방문객들을 위한 편리한 충전 솔루션을 제공합니다.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) s'est associé à Minor Hotels Europe & Americas pour installer des stations de recharge pour véhicules électriques dans quatre établissements NH Hotel au Mexique : NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro et NH San Luis Potosí. Cette initiative, qui met en avant les chargeurs IQ200 de Blink avec des options de paiement RFID et application, soutient le programme de durabilité 'UP for Planet' des NH Hotels. Sous le modèle 'Blink Owned', Blink gérera l'ensemble du cycle de vie des stations de recharge, de l'installation à l'entretien, améliorant ainsi les offres de services durables tout en fournissant des solutions de recharge pratiques pour les clients et les visiteurs de l'hôtel.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) hat sich mit Minor Hotels Europe & Americas zusammengeschlossen, um Ladestationen für Elektrofahrzeuge an vier NH Hotelstandorten in Mexiko zu installieren: NH Puebla Centro Histórico, NH Puebla FINSA, NH Querétaro und NH San Luis Potosí. Die Initiative beinhaltet Blinks IQ200-Ladegeräte mit RFID- und App-Zahlungsoptionen und unterstützt das Nachhaltigkeitsprogramm 'UP for Planet' von NH Hotels. Im Rahmen des Modells 'Blink Owned' wird Blink den vollständigen Lebenszyklus der Ladestationen von der Installation bis zur Wartung verwalten und bietet so nachhaltige Dienstleistungen und bequeme Ladelösungen für Hotelgäste und Besucher.
- Strategic expansion into Mexican hospitality market through partnership with NH Hotels
- Revenue generation through complete lifecycle management of charging stations
- Increased charging network presence in Latin America
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Insights
This partnership with NH Hotels in Mexico represents a modest expansion of Blink's charging network, but its strategic value is The installation of IQ200 chargers at just four hotel locations in Mexico is unlikely to generate significant revenue impact given
The "Blink Owned" business model for these installations means ongoing revenue streams from operations and maintenance, but with only four locations, the contribution will be minimal. The hospitality sector partnership strategy is sound for expanding EV infrastructure, but investors should focus on larger-scale deployments that can materially impact growth metrics.
Bowie, Md., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced a new relationship with Minor Hotels Europe & Americas. This collaboration will include the installation of state-of-the-art EV charging stations at four NH Hotel locations in Mexico: NH Puebla Centro Histórico; NH Puebla FINSA; NH Querétaro; and NH San Luis Potosí.
This initiative aligns with Minor Hotels Europe & Americas' commitment to sustainability through the “UP for Planet” program, which aims to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. With this collaboration, NH Hotels strengthens its dedication to a more sustainable future by promoting electromobility and providing environmentally friendly solutions for its guests. The installation of EV charging stations allows travelers to enjoy a sustainable stay without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
Equipped with Blink’s IQ200 chargers, payment can be made easily via RFID cards, or through the Blink app.
"By installing these charging stations, we aim to enhance our sustainable service offerings in Mexico, aligning ourselves with global electromobility trends and contributing to environmental well-being. Additionally, we offer our guests added value that enhances the quality of their stay in our hotels,” commented Lorenzo Graciano, Regional General Manager for Mexico & Cuba at Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.
“We’re excited to be working with Minor Hotels to bring our cutting-edge charging technology and services to these four future-focused NH Hotel destinations,” said Mike Battaglia, President and CEO Elect at Blink Charging. “Hospitality leaders such as Minor Hotels are a key driver behind EV accessibility in LATAM and play a pivotal and dynamic role in moving forward the progress and acceptance of EV technology. Under the ‘Blink Owned’ business model, Blink Charging will manage the entire lifecycle of the charging stations, from installation to operation and maintenance. This collaboration not only boosts the hotels’ sustainability initiatives but also provides travelers and visitors with reliable, advanced solutions for modern travelers’ evolving mobility needs.”
The new charging stations are now available for use.
About NH Hotels & Resorts:
NH Hotels & Resorts, one of the eight brands of Minor Hotels, was founded in Spain in 1978. Today, more than 230 NH properties worldwide are operated by Minor Hotels, primarily in Europe and America. NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard is part of Minor Hotels' strategy to expand its brands globally, introducing the NH brand. Hotels & Resorts brand in Asia. NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard follows the first property in Thailand, NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, which opened in 2022, and the NH Zhengzhou Jinshui hotel in China in 2023.
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global hotel group that operates more than 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, and pursues the vision of creating a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels meets to the needs and desires of today's global travelers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands - Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli - and a portfolio of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026. Minor Hotels is a member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotel brands and participates in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program.
For more information, please visit minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook and Linkedin.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions easily. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network utilizes proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
For more information, please visit https://blinkcharging.com/
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