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Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum returns to Greece
April 24, 2019 by Forimmediaterelease
Now in its fifth year, the Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) will return to Greece for the second year in succession this October. The event, hosted by Questex, is dedicated to the investment, development and operation of resorts and hotels within the Mediterranean region. This niche, but highly specialized area, comprises various elements; hotel, residential, marinas, health clubs, children's activities, retail, sports facilities, F&B, all of which need to be carefully woven together with seamless operation to create a successful resort.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Athens on the 29-31st October 2019. A fitting venue for Hilton's celebration of 100 years in hospitality and the continuation of the premise that the group was founded on; "travel can make the world a better place".
The dynamic growth of tourism in Greece continues to boost investment activity throughout the country and throughout the wider Mediterranean region. Speaking at MIPIM last month, Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas said; "Half of all funding under Greece's 2016 development law has been channeled into tourism ventures, while more than 400 investment plans have been submitted in the last three years to the tourism ministry for approval."
This statement is supported by data recently released by Horwath HTL during the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) which revealed Greece is a prime investment opportunity for international hotel chains as only 1.7% of total units currently operate under an international brand. Results from the joint investor sentiment survey from Tranio and IHIF showed Greece listed as one of the European countries that is most attractive for hotel real estate investment.
Stakeholders from leading operators including Thomas Cook, Club Med and Nobu attend the event alongside investors from KSL, Starwood Capital Group and Dolphin Capital all recognizing the value of coming together as a collective to debate, converse and discuss.
Registration for MR&H 2019 is now open and delegate tickets can be purchased at the best value Early Bird rate until the end of May.
Enterprise Greece have pledged their continued support for MR&H and Grigoris Stergioulis, Chairman & CEO at Enterprise Greece said in relation to the ongoing collaboration; "Building on the success of the event last year, the positive working relationship with Questex and the significant opportunities that exist for investors in the Greek hotel market, we're thrilled to once again partner with MR&H and look forward to welcoming the event to Greece for the second year."
Alexi Khajavi, Managing Director of EMEA Hospitality + Travel Group, Questex said; "The tourism and hospitality prosperity that Greece is enjoying is leading to significant activity from serious investors and developers. As a conference host, our role is to facilitate these meetings, connections and interactions in an environment that is educational and energizing. With the continued support from Enterprise Greece, Hilton providing the setting, and amongst very encouraging industry data, we're confident that MR&H will prove to be an event not to be missed for those currently active or keen to do business within the Mediterranean resort and hotel space".
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The Development and Promotion of MICE in Thailand
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is leveraging the development of Thai MICE business in long haul markets in collaboration with foreign chambers of commerce representing Australia, UK, USA and Germany.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, disclosed, "The signing of this MOU – The Development and Promotion of MICE – between TCEB and Foreign Chamber Alliance (FCA), comprising 4 chambers of commerce representing our main target countries, which are Australia, UK, USA and Germany.
It's considered another remarkable step of TCEB in altering our role to leverage MICE by serving as a business partner who joins hands with foreign organisations to promote the development of Thai MICE in international markets, as well as to penetrate into long haul MICE markets in Oceania, Europe and the USA, side by side with our main short haul target markets in Asia.
"Indeed, the collaboration is a new dimension of promoting Thai MICE business in long haul markets with concentration on Oceania, Europe and the USA. This is the very first time that the Foreign Chamber Alliance – FCA, which represents Australia, UK, USA and Germany, signed an MOU with a Thai government agency. Interestingly, FCA has more than 20,000 members that include businessmen, investors, entrepreneurs from business, industrial and service sectors, such as Minor Hotels Group, AccorHotels Group, Marriott Hotels Group, convention centres business, as well as oil, mining, pharmaceutical, automobile and other industries," he added.
"These are considered high potential business groups for propelling the national economy and are included among the targeted industries that the Thai government is keen to encourage in line with the 4.0 Policy. For this reason, this is a lucrative opportunity for us to collaborate to develop and raise the competitiveness of Thai MICE. The 4 chambers of commerce have recognised the importance of using MICE as the gateway to the development of commerce and investment in Thailand and ASEAN," he said.
With this MOU, the framework for the development of MICE business will embrace 5 dimensions of operation:
• The sharing of MICE statistics and events
• MICE business development
• MICE market promotion
• MICE business research
• MICE personnel development.
Mr. Chiruit further said, "The initial collaboration to mutually promote MICE business will mainly focus on hospitality service, because members of the FCA have long records of investment in Thailand, which have been running alongside their nationwide service businesses. Hence, they have eyed to extend collaboration with Thai government agencies, as they believe the endeavour will open a new door to operate MICE business in Thailand and ASEAN.
"This, in turn, will allow them to study about the dynamics and direction of the Thai MICE market. By joining with TCEB in formulating a marketing development scheme, the synergy will open a new door to connecting with other alliances who relate with the promotion of Thai MICE business in targeted countries. Moreover, there will be co-operation in drawing international events into Thailand, marketing promotion and provision of support for events previously held in Thailand," he said.
"Target groups and alliances will be invited to participate to strengthen the potential of MICE events held here in Thailand. The FCA will join with us in the exchange of marketing information related to targeted industries held by allied chambers of commerce and TCEB will exchange information on Thai MICE business, including statistics and events, to fully bolster mutual MICE business development," said the TCEB President.
He went on to say, "Nevertheless, the FCA expects the Thai government to leverage the competitiveness of Thai MICE business in order to serve global competition. For example, facilitation of customs and immigration procedures; development of infrastructure and transportation; construction of convention centres; development of MICE personnel that meets international standards, and establishment of One-Stop-Service MICE centres. All of which will open a new door to the holding of MICE events in Thailand by efficiently offering enhanced convenience for MICE entrepreneurs and organisers," he declared.
Proposals to establish MICE service centres has been included in TCEB's earlier strategic plan, and the Ease of Doing Business project as well as the draft of a national strategy of NESDB (National Economic and Social Development Council).
Mr. Chiruit went on to explain, "After the completion of MOU signing, TCEB is set to discuss with the FCA on the preparation of Phase I work plan, which lasts two years. Both parties will encourage practical co-operation in a rapid and consistent manner. Initially, we have planned to attract events and provide support to the holding of events that relate to targeted industries according to the government's 4.0 Policy, particularly in the provinces governed by the administration of EEC (Eastern Economic Corridor)," he said.
"TCEB expects that the collaboration will not only leverage the competitiveness of Thai MICE in long haul markets in Oceania, Europe and the USA, but will also help to attract international events into several regions in Thailand, especially those considered main markets in MICE City project, which are Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. Definitely, we believe the rapport will encourage transfers of technology and knowledge of each industry among one another, and thus will promote advancement in all regions and stimulate income distribution to communities nationwide," concluded Mr. Chiruit.
Mr. Benjamin Krieg, Vice President, Austcham, explained, "The role of the Foreign Chamber Alliance (FCA) in Thailand and the purpose of signing the MOU combines key Foreign Chambers and their members through this important collaboration, we provide a common voice on advocacy to develop and grow opportunities that can benefit our members and the country of Thailand," he said.
"The MICE industry is growing, and will also continue to grow in importance and contribution to the overall tourism sector within Thailand, and of course the greater Thai economy. Our primary aim is to continue to increase and grow the competitiveness of Thailand as a leading destination for MICE not only within Asia, but the world, further complimenting the amazing tourism industry that we already are so fortunate to be a part of," concluded Mr. Krieg.
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TIME Hotels to open five new properties across Middle East in 2019
TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 properties by 2025.
In Dubai, TIME Asma Hotel is scheduled to open during the second quarter of 2019. The four-star property, located in Al Barsha, will feature 232 rooms including 12 suites, a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, four meeting rooms, a business centre and two restaurants.
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Time Hotels to open five additional hotels in Dubai, Sharjah and Saudi Arabia
TIME Hotels, an UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, is set to announce plans to open five new properties across the Middle East during 2019 – as it targets 35 properties by 2025.
The properties, which will see the growth and launch of existing as well as new TIME Hotel brands to key territories throughout the region, will be unveiled during Arabian Travel Market 2019.
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Top 10 sustainable places to stay around the world revealed
Travel is not just about seeing the wonders of the earth but understanding our impact upon it. With increasing frequency, people are looking to make the shift from "tourist" to "conscious traveler" by finding ways to maximize positive impacts on the locations they visit. Making thoughtful choices about how, when, and where you go on a vacation can make a significant difference. So, this Earth Day, travel experts analyzed over eight million traveler reviews from last year to find the key hot spots for eco-travelers.
Delving deep into sentiment, the global data showed the 10 best places to stay around the world, as reviewed by Expedia travelers. From boutiques with beehives and resorts with rainwater recycling, to grand urban retreats with solar cell power, many of these amazing places show that luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.
Additionally, the experts highlighted the top countries with the best reviewed eco-conscious accommodations, with the USA topping the charts.
Top 10 eco-friendly stays
1.Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Mexico
2.Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG, Paris, France
3.Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa, Singapore
4.Habitat Suites, Austin, Texas
5.Pakasai Resort, Krabi, Thailand
6.PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore
7.The Green House, Bournemouth, UK
8.Listel Hotel, Vancouver, Canada
9.Hotel Verde, Cape Town, South Africa
10.Sherwood Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand
Top 10 sustainable countries around the world
1.USA
2.Mexico
3.Canada
4.Australia
5.UK
6.Costa Rica
7.Thailand
8.New Zealand
9.France
10.Italy
Sustainable travel is the perfect opportunity to show Mother Earth and fellow inhabitants how much you care.
1. Sandos Caracol Eco Resort – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Situated between dense jungle and the blue of the Mexican Caribbean coast, this Rainforest Alliance-certified destination is among the highest-rated by travellers for the multitude of positive impacts it offers.
•Extensive policies governing waste management, resource consumption and natural conservation
•Opportunities for guests to engage in ecologically sustainable practices: eco-tours, cruelty-free animal interactions and beach meditation
•A commitment to the community, reflected in celebrations of local indigenous culture, on-site markets that support local artisans, and local partnerships to improve area schools
2. Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG – Paris, France
Located five minutes by car from Charles de Gaulle airport, the Nomad Hotel Roissy CDG boasts Scandinavian-inspired design, tech-enabled customisable room layouts and a mission to "to reduce the ecological impact of these buildings to a minimum, at every stage of life, from design to operation"—making it the perfect accommodation for digital nomads with green leanings.
•Rigorous standards for creation/loss of heat and a low total annual energy consumption, supported by green (living) exterior cladding, solar panels, air handling units
•Proactive efforts to neutralize water impact through use of rainwater collectors
•Use of sustainable materials, including PEFC wood, carpets made from recycled fishing nets, recycled stone and glass shower units
3. Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa – Singapore
Just off Singapore's south coast lies Sentosa Island, a haven whose southwest coast is the home to the Siloso Beach Resort. Steps from the sandy beaches of the South China Sea, this award-winning eco-resort has taken special care to integrate the surrounding habitat into its design by prioritizing open spaces and preserving established natural features like mature trees and flowing springs. The result? A uniquely organic take on a luxurious beach resort experience.
•200 original trees preserved (and 450 planted) on-site; landscape pool fed by underground waters and built according to natural terrain formation
•72% of the resort is open-air—and activities including cycle tours, hikes and other eco-adventures
•Operations keep ecological impacts top-of-mind, emphasizing locally-sourced foods, limited use of plastics, and reduced energy consumption
4. Habitat Suites – Austin, TX, USA
Habitat Suites, a sustainable gem in the heart of Texas' most progressive city, boasts a 30-year track record of forward-thinking environmental stewardship. Habitat Suites has been a charter member of the Green Hotels Association since 1991—and won an Austin Green Business Leader Gold Award in 2018.
•Widespread use of alternative energy, including solar panels, solar thermal and electric vehicle charging
•On-premises organic fruit and herb gardens; clean, local and organic food options
•Use of plant-based, zero harsh chemical detergents for cleaning; bio-safe guest shampoos and detergents; hypoallergenic suites that include live potted plants and windows that open for access to fresh air
5. Pakasai Resort – Krabi, Thailand
Spa treatments, boxing and cooking classes plus plenty of space for lounging by the pool—the Pakasai Resort delivers on everything you'd expect from a tropical Thai resort, then sweetens the deal with an impressive list of sustainability efforts. "Krabi's Greenest Resort" was the first in the area to win an ASEAN Green Hotel Award (2014).
•Resource conservation efforts include rainwater capture and greywater recycling, energy efficient lighting, biogas production and reduction of plastic use
•Careful attention given to reducing carbon emissions through waste minimization program and collaboration with the local community and local organizations
•Guests are encouraged to make their stay even greener by joining the #GreeningPakasai campaign, which incentivizes visitors to make low-carbon choices around food, transportation, linen services and local activities
6. PARKROYAL on Pickering – Singapore
With 15,000 square metres of greenery and a cutting-edge design, the PARKROYAL is equally impressive in what it does and doesn't do. This LEED-certified masterpiece saves 32.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools' worth of water annually and could power an estimated 680 households with the energy saved by its conservation efforts.
•Highly regulated resource consumption through employment of light, motion, and rain sensors
•Solar cells and rainwater collection mean zero-energy maintenance of the 15,000 m2 sky gardens
•Thoughtful construction processes reduced concrete (and associated waste and energy expenditure) use by more than 80%
7. The Green House – Bournemouth, UK
Equally suitable for weddings, self-care weekends and romantic getaways, every detail of this eco-hotel has been designed to help guests feel great while doing good. That ethos touches every facet of The Green House, from the building's renewable energy production and Forest Stewardship certified, UK-crafted furnishings to the on-site restaurant's adherence to local sourcing and high animal welfare standards—the company car even runs on bio-fuel from the kitchen's old cooking oil!
•The use of earth-friendly cleaning products and efforts toward energy conservation
•Staff are trained in the ethos of sustainability and are encouraged to find new ways to improve the Green House's efforts
•Environmental efforts extend to the exterior grounds, including bird and bat boxes (to provide a safe place for breeding) and rooftop beehives that produce honey
8. The Listel Hotel Vancouver – Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Listel Hotel dedicates itself to both environmental responsibility and the arts. The hotel provides a location to elevate local and international artists—including a gallery dedicated to First Nations artists from the Northwest Coast—while participating in the city of Vancouver's "Corporate Climate Leader" program, setting an example for sustainable tourism efforts across the globe.
•Responsible food practices including membership in Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program and a commitment to offering local and sustainable food and wine
•Conservation efforts including 20 solar panels, a state-of-the-art heat capture program (reducing the hotel's natural gas use by 30%) and water reduction and air quality programs
•Adherence to a 100% Zero Waste policy since August 2011
9. Hotel Verde – Cape Town, South Africa
"Sustainable by design, stylish by nature" is the modest motto of Cape Town's Hotel Verde. The first hotel in Africa to offer 100% carbon-neutral accommodation and conferencing, the Cape Town Verde has earned an extensive list of international accolades (LEED Platinum certification and a 6-star rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa) for its extensive adherence to sustainable practices.
•Restoration of the surrounding wetlands now supports indigenous water-wise vegetation and a healthy population of Cape honeybees—as well as an ecotrail, outdoor gym, and eco-pool for visitor use, plus on-site edible food gardens and aquaponics
•Energy efficiencies include photovoltaic panels on the roof and north-facing facades, wind turbines, energy-generating gym equipment and geothermal heat
•Commitment to social responsibility through sustainable procurement practices, waste management and community involvement
10. Sherwood Queenstown – Queenstown, New Zealand
Sustainability and connection with nature are behind every detail you'll encounter at the Sherwood Queenstown, a boutique hotel perched on three acres of alpine hillside overlooking Lake Wakatipu. The Sherwood operates based on the belief that "a simple respect for nature lies at the heart of any sustainable practice". The hotel's orchards and kitchen garden supply its award-winning restaurant; most rooms offer sweeping mountain or lake views, and all are outfitted with South Island wool blankets and locally-sourced beverages. Mornings start with optional yoga sessions, followed by hiking, mountain biking, skiing or snowboarding.
•A focus on materiality selection that integrates the building with the landscape, while employing upcycled fixtures, fittings and furnishings
•Conscious choices about energy generation—the Sherwood is one of the largest private solar installs in New Zealand and currently generates enough electricity to return surplus to the grid
•Selection of food, wine, beer, spirits, and other consumable products that are local, natural, healthy, ethical, seasonal and sustainable in their production and use
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Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina opens at the end of April
Dusit International has signed a Franchise Agreement with Al Masar Hotel Management LLC, to upgrade the former Dusit Residence Dubai Marina to the Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina.
Located at the Marina, a popular tourist destination and preferred residential area just off the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, which includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Dubai Knowledge Village, the 146-key property is currently being refurbished and will comprise Serviced Apartments, Holiday Homes and Residential units in a choice of one, two or three-bedroom configurations.
Designed to facilitate business and leisure, the upgraded property will feature meeting facilities, a fully equipped gym, a spa, a wellness-focused restaurant serving healthy and organic foods, and a bakery.
Damac Metro and Tram Stations, the Marina Mall, and The Beach Mall are all within walking distance. Attractions such as Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai, Ibn Battuta Mall, Emirates Golf Club, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Park and Wild Wadi Water Park can all be reached in 10 – 15 minutes by car. The Dubai World 2020 Expo site is also only a short drive away.
"We are delighted to sign this franchise agreement with Al Masar Hotel Management LLC for Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina," said Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. "The comfort and convenience of the Dusit Princess brand, and the property's prime location, make it an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a short- or long-term base in the city, especially with the Dubai Expo 2020 coming up."
H.E. Abdulla Alnuaimi, Chairman, Al Masar Hotel Management LLC, said, "By signing this franchise agreement we can further position the property to delight residents and guests with Dusit's unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality. And we look forward to establishing Dusit Princess Residences Dubai as the premier place to live, stay, visit and conduct business."
Known globally for its distinctive brand of gracious hospitality inspired by authentic Thai values, Bangkok-based Dusit International opened its first hotel in the Middle East more than 15 years ago, in Dubai. Today, the company operates five hotels across the region, including three in the GCC – namely Dusit Thani Dubai, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, and dusitD2 Kenz Dubai. According to its plans, Dusit will have nine hotels in operation in the GCC by the end of the year.
Dusit Princess Residences Dubai will be the third Dusit-branded property in Dubai, following Dusit Thani Dubai and dusitD2 Kenz. A fourth Dusit-branded property, Dusit Princess Rijas, is slated to open in 2020.
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New team member at The Pod Hotels
The Pod Hotels is striving to address the rapidly-increasing demand for affordable lifestyle hotels targeted at progressive-minded and budget-conscious travelers who are creative and ambitious and who maintain high expectations when it comes to authentic experiences, smart design and intuitive technology.
As part of this progress, BD Hotels today announced the appointment of Rani Gharbie as the Head of Acquisitions & Development for The Pod Hotels, BD Hotel's highly profitable micro-hotel concept to replicate this successful business model in even more key markets including Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Boston, Nashville, Seattle, Montreal, Toronto, and Mexico City, amongst others.
Gharbie formerly oversaw development and acquisitions for North America at Virgin Hotels where he actively contributed to grow the brand's footprint in key markets.
As Head of Acquisitions & Development working closely with BD Hotels owners Richard Born and Ira Drukier, Gharbie will be responsible for identifying potential investment opportunities and bringing together strategic partners and investors to fund future projects in numerous markets. He will leverage BD Hotels' expertise in hotel development, investment and operations to expand The Pod Hotels brand across the country and eventually globally.
"Rani joins us at a pivotal time as we scale The Pod Hotels portfolio exponentially in North America" said Richard Born, Owner of BD Hotels. "He will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset as he brings over 20 years of experience in hotel acquisitions, development and operation."
"I'm looking forward to expanding the profitable model Richard and Ira created to key markets nationwide," said Gharbie. "I see great growth potential for the brand as there is an increased desire from today's travelers to stay at smart, innovative brands like The Pod Hotels."
Prior to joining Virgin Hotels, Gharbie was the Managing Director and Founder at Cedar Funds, a New York City based development and investment firm with a focus on progressive hotel and real estate assets, as well as regional Director of Development with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). In addition, Gharbie is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia's Masters in Real Estate Development program, where he teaches the spring course Private Equity Development, Hotel Focus. He holds a Masters Degree from the program, an MBA from the HEC Business School in Montreal, a Bachelor degree in Hotel Management from the Glion Hotel School in Switzerland, and a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University in New York.
The Pod Hotels currently has five properties in the portfolio, three of which opened over the past two years (the brand's flagship Pod Times Square opened in January 2018; Pod DC and Pod Brooklyn opened in 2017), with the brand recently announcing two more hotels in the direct pipeline (Pod Philly opening in fall 2019 and Pod LA slated for 2020). With its functional guestrooms, vibrant communal space and flexible design, The Pod Hotels presents superior investment returns when compared to legacy hotel brands of similar positioning.
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Turkish Airlines adds Marrakech to flight schedule
Starting on April 15, Istanbul – Marrakech – Istanbul direct flights will be commenced five days of a week as Turkish Airlines reinforces its title of flying to more international destinations than any other airline.
Successfully completing its "Great Move" process and transferring all of its passenger operations to its new hub, Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines now adds Marrakech, tourist city of Morocco, to its flight network. As the national flag carrier's first inaugural flight from its new home, Marrakech became Turkish Airlines' the second destination in Morocco while becoming its 308th destination globally.
The inaugural flight from Istanbul Airport, landed in Marrakech Menara Airport, was welcomed by the customary water cannon salute in a formal ceremony, to which attended by the executives both from the global carrier and Marrakech Menara Airport, and press members as well.
Commenting on this inaugural flight, Turkish Airlines Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Ahmet Olmuştur stated that; "With Istanbul Airport, a new era has begun in the global aviation. Our new operation center offers an important opportunity for us to develop our globally unparalleled flight network performance even further. Thus, we are working on new strategies to capitalize on this opportunity. Marrakech will always hold a special place for us as it is the first destination we added from our new home. We are happy to carry our passengers to this crimson city with our privileged travel experience."
Known as the "Crimson City" due to the color of its soil, Marrakech offers tourists and travelers the opportunity to experience the entire allure of North Africa in a single location. Bringing historical buildings, famous mosques and colorful flower gardens together at the foothills of Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is well on its way to become one of the favorite tourism centers of the world. As the first capital of Morocco, whose name means "Land of God" in the Berber language, Marrakech's streets are teeming with the historical heritage of various cultures.
Passengers, travelling to Marrakech with the privileged travel experience of Turkish Airlines, will be able to visit various significant locations for cultural tourism while experiencing different activities such as nature and wildlife tours.
Istanbul – Marrakech – Istanbul scheduled flight times beginning from 15th April 2019;
Flight No. Days Departure Arrival
TK 619 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday IST 11:30 RAK 14:30
TK 620 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday RAK 15:25 IST 22:05
All times are in LMT.
To view the flight schedules, please visit turkishairlines.com or contact the call center at +90 212 444 0849 or visit any TK sales office.
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Notre Dame cathedral inferno: Paris iconic tourist attraction on fire
Smoke and fire is seen leaping from the top of Notre Dame, the iconic Paris cathedral. Videos shot by people show the blaze engulfing the spire between its bell towers.
The fire broke out in the cathedral on Monday afternoon, a Paris fire department confirmed, adding that a major operation to tackle the fire is underway.
The causes of the incident remain unknown so far.
The Medieval cathedral is one of the main attractions of the French capital, seeing 12 million tourists a year.
The incident took place as the jewel of the Gothic architecture was undergoing a major overhaul costing € 11 million ($ 12.43 million), with the renovation works being expected to be finished around 2022.
Last week, 16 bronze statues representing 12 apostles and four evangelists from the New Testament were lifted off the spire of the cathedral by crane. Some scaffolding can now be seen close to the flames leaping out near the cathedral's spire.
The spire itself was made of wood and covered with lead has long been in a bad shape as the elements of the construction dating back to the mid-nineteenth century have been damaged by weather, pollution and time.
The cathedral was being built from 13th to 15th century.
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Wings Travel Management Appoints Chief Operating Officer: Asia Pacific based in Singapore
Wings Travel Management , a leading global travel management company providing business travel services to clients in the finance, construction, security, energy and marine sectors, has appointed Sonja Hamman to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific, based at the company's office in Singapore. The move reflects the importance of the region and its potential for growth, since Wings established an operation in Singapore in early 2018 after acquiring Olympia Travels & Tours.
Sonja Hamman first joined Wings in 2001, and her impressive 18-year career with the global travel management company has spanned diverse operational, senior management and project-led roles in the UK, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria and Angola.
Most recently, she has held the London-based position of Director of Global Strategic Partners & Yield Management during which time she has been instrumental in expanding Wings global supplier relations portfolio, focussing on supplier negotiations, NDC solutions and content..
Prior to this role, Hamman was Director of Global Projects, managing major initiatives such as the launching the Wings' wholly-owned operation in Lagos, Nigeria; the acquisition and integration of Michelle's Travel in South Africa; and establishment of Wings' IATA and ticketing functionality in Angola – a non BSP region.
Her robust understanding and experience of Wings' business has also been honed by setting up the company's UK operation in 2002 in the role of Director – Operations – UK & Europe. This was Wings' first office outside South Africa, where the company was founded in 1992. Hamman grew the UK business from the ground up, to a total of three offices. From here she moved to become Director – Oil & Gas Division with the remit to grow and expand Wings' global energy business. While in this role, she also worked closely with the company's Learning and Development team to establish the Energy Academy
, a unique in-house educational programme giving Wings' travel consultants an in-depth understanding of how the oil and gas sector operates, in order to service their clients more insightfully.
"I am delighted that Sonja has taken up this strategic role – her extensive experience in opening and operating new regions coupled with her Wings DNA, places her as the perfect candidate to consolidate our operations in Singapore, and build a platform to grow our business in the Asia-Pacific region," said Tony Sofianos, CEO, Wings Travel Management
"Wings is strategically and uniquely positioned to service existing global customers, but also capitalise on the growth opportunities across the corporate, energy and marine sectors thanks to our unique value proposition and wholly owned global operations" added Sofianos
Sonja Hamman stated: "I am very pleased to be joining Wings' Asia-Pacific region as it's such an exciting market with many opportunities. As well as ensuring the Wings brand becomes a recognised market leader in Singapore, I also look forward to driving the development and execution of our growth strategy for Asia-Pacific."
About Wings Travel Management:
Wings is an award-winning global travel management company which has carved a niche in the market as a trusted travel provider for clients in the finance, construction, security, energy and marine sectors where travel is an integral part of their business model. Founded in 1992, Wings' global reach spans North America, South America, UK/Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where the company has wholly owned and managed regional offices. Wings Travel Management employs over 400 people around the world and has a global turnover of around US$325M. Wings is known for its unique expertise in navigating complex and challenging business travel, as well as generating cost savings without compromising on traveller safety. The company's advanced, customizable technology solutions are all seamlessly accessible over a standardized global platform. www.wings.travel
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Il tabarro / Gianni Schicchi
Puccini - Spring 2011
Two one-act operas from Puccini's operatic trilogy, Il trittico.
Michael Rosewell
Director (tabarro)
Director (G. S.)
Liam Steel
Neil Irish
Asst. Conductor
Philip Sunderland
"A joy from the first bars" The Sunday Express (5 stars)
"A punchy double bill… this is high-quality farce delivered with unflagging energy." The Times (4 stars)
"Ensemble work doesn't get any tighter than this, and the orchestra sounds divine." The Independent on Sunday
Il tabarro (the cloak) and Gianni Schicchi couldn't be more different – yet both one hour operas show Puccini as a master of the theatre who speaks to the heart.
The highly-charged drama Il tabarro takes place on a barge moored in Paris. Puccini's haunting masterpiece, with big lyrical roles for soprano (Julie Unwin), tenor (Charne Rochford), and baritone (Simon Thorpe), is justly famous, though not often heard.
Gianni Schicchi is a brilliant Florentine comedy. The greedy family of poor, dead Buoso dry their eyes to claim his fortune; however the wily Schicchi (Richard Mosley-Evans) also has his eyes set on the inheritance. In the middle of Liam Steel's pacy new production comes one of Puccini's sweetest arias, 'O! mio babbino caro' (sung by Paula Sides, ETO's Pamina, and a star of the ETO Handelfest). ETO Music Director Michael Rosewell conducts.
This production will be sung in Italian with English captions.
Total running time: 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 25 minute interval.
Photograph by Richard Hubert Smith.
Hackney Empire
4th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
11th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
Cambridge Arts Theatre
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
The Hawth, Crawley
1st Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
7th Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
11th Apr 2011 - 7:45 pm
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
3rd May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Buxton Opera House
5th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Hall for Cornwall, Truro
10th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Lighthouse, Poole
Gala Theatre, Durham
Perth Festival, Perth Concert Hall
21st May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Hackney Empire — 4th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
291 Mare Street, Hackney, E8 1EJ
Hackney Empire — 11th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
Cambridge Arts Theatre — 17th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ
Exeter Northcott Theatre — 24th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells — 28th Mar 2011 - 7:30 pm
TN1 2LU
The Hawth, Crawley — 1st Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham — 7th Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Regent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield — 11th Apr 2011 - 7:45 pm
55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Snape Maltings Concert Hall — 15th Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Aldeburgh Music, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SP
Norwich Theatre Royal — 20th Apr 2011 - 7:30 pm
Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre — 3rd May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Buxton Opera House — 5th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Water Street, SK17 6XN
Hall for Cornwall, Truro — 10th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Back Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL
Lighthouse, Poole — 13th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
Gala Theatre, Durham — 16th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
1 Millennium Place, Town Centre, Durham, DH1 1WA
Perth Festival, Perth Concert Hall — 21st May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
Grand Opera House, Belfast — 26th May 2011 - 7:30 pm
Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7HR
Michael began his career at the Vienna State Opera as a member of the music staff and assistant to Claudio Abbado. Having worked closely with many of the world's greatest singers including Pavarotti, Domingo, Gruberova, Freni, Carreras, Alfredo Kraus, and Cappuccilli, he went on to conduct extensively throughout Germany; notably the opera houses in Kassel, Wiesbaden and the Nationaltheater, Mannheim, where he held the position of Kapellmeister. He has also conducted at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, for Kent Opera, ENO, and regularly at the International Festivals in Aldeburgh, Bath, Perth, Buxton and Montepulciano.
In concert Michael has conducted amongst others, the Staatsorchester, Rheinische Philharmonie, the Nationalorchester, Mannheim, the Staatsorchester, Wiesbaden, the Pforztheimer Kammerorchester, the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, the RTE Symphony Orchestra, the London Mozart Players, the BT Scottish Ensemble and the Aurora Orchestra. He has also worked extensively with leading period instrument ensemble 'The London Handel Orchestra' with which, as 'Associate Conductor', he introduced many rarely performed Handel operas to the London stage. He has broadcast for Radio France Musique, RTE Dublin and Süddeutsche Rundfunk. His recording of Lehar arias, with Grammy award winning tenor Alfie Boe and the Orchestra of Scottish Opera was recently re-released under the Decca record label.
Recent projects include mentoring Craig Revel Horwood through to winning the BBC Maestro at the Opera, filmed in association with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to conducting a Bach's St John Passion with the RTE Symphony Orchestra, Dublin. His most recent performances with ETO included Michael Tippett's King Priam at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; a production which won the Olivier Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Opera', 2014.
Opera Direction: Country Matters; Gianni Schicchi; Magic Flute (ETO); The Marriage of Figaro (OHP); Orpheus in the Underworld (RCM); The Singing Circle (ROH).
Theatre Direction includes: Jungle Book (West Yorkshire Playhouse); Barnum (Chichester Festival Theatre); Into the Woods (Delacorte Theatre, New York); Lord Of The Flies; Into the Woods (Olivier Award, Best Musical Revival); The Tempest (all Regents Park Open Air Theatre); Knots (CoisCeim Dance Theatre); Absolute Beginners (Lyric Hammersmith); Heavenly; Hymns; (Frantic Assembly); Oliver Twist; Tom's Midnight Garden (Library Theatre).
Film: Liam was responsible for all the musical staging of the BAFTA and Oscar winning film of Les Misérables.
Slade UCL
National Film & Television school
Productions for Opera Holland Park, Almedia/ENO Opera Festival, Mid Wales Opera, Opera Theatre Company Dublin, Garden Opera, ETO, Pegasus Opera and Opera North
A new Opera to coincide with the Beijing Olympics at Hackney Empire, a UK tour of the play The Dresser, a new play for the Drill Hall and a production of The Shape of Things in Istanbul.
Neil has also worked for both set and costume departments for BBC TV.
Philip was born in Norwich and was educated at the Cathedral School. He is a graduate of RAM and NOS.
Philip has conducted La Traviata and Sweeney Todd for ON, where he was Chorus Master from 1999 to 2004. He also conducted numerous concerts with the chorus and orchestra, including an acclaimed performance of Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem in York Minster.
For ETO, Philip has conducted The Marriage of Figaro, La Cenerentola, The Pearl Fishers and Daughter of the Regiment. He conducted Eugene Onegin at ROH for the National Youth Opera event 2006.
As well as his work at RCM, Philip is Music Director to W11 Opera for Young People, for whom he conducts a new commission each year. His opera The Glass Knight will receive its premiere at Saffron Walden County High School next year.
Michele (tab)
Simon trained at the GSMD, where he was awarded the Harold Rosenthal Prize, and the NOS. Recent operatic engagements include John the Butcher/ Hugh the Drover (New Sussex Opera); Rigoletto and Giorgo Germont/ La traviata (Opera Proejct); Belcore/ L'elisir d'amore, Pasha Selim/ Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Scarpia/ Tosca, Ford/ Falstaff and Kothner/ Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (all WNO); Alfio/ Cavalleria Rusticana (Dorset Opera); Anckarström/ Un ballo in maschera (Cork Opera 2005); Duke/ Roméo et Juliette (ON). Concert performances include work with the Armonico Consort, Hallé Orchestra and Raymond Gubbay Ltd. He also sang Howard Goodall's Eternal Light: A Requiem for Rambert Dance Company. Recording and broadcast work includes Billy Budd (Erato). Simon has previously performed Escamillo/ Carmen and Giorgio Germont/ La traviata with ETO. Future engagements include Escamillo/ Carmen (State Opera of South Australia) and Herald/ Lohengrin (Opéra de Toulon).
Julie Unwin
Giorgetta (tab)
Julie Unwin studied at GSMD and NOS, and currently studies with Jacqueline Bremar. Operatic roles include Elsa/ Lohengrin (Wagner Society); Cio Cio-san/ Madama Butterfly (OHP); Countess/ The Marriage of Figaro (GTO, OHP); Donna Anna/ Don Giovanni (GTO); Mimì/ La bohème (Opera Zuid); Cleone Ermione (GFO); Micäela/ Carmen (RAH, WNO); Pamina/ The Magic Flute (ENO); Nancy/ Silas Marner (City of Birmingham Touring Opera); Tatyana/ Eugene Onegin (OHP). Awards include John Christie Award and Esso Singer's Prize (Glyndebourne), International Singer of the Year at the Llangollen International Eistedfodd and Harold Rosenthal Opera Award. Previous concert appearances include Berlioz L'Enfance du Christ (Helsinki Philharmonic), Beethoven Symphony no. 9 (Helsinki Philharmonic) and Mahler Symphony no. 2 (Kaplan and London Philharmonic). Julie has previously performed with ETO as title role/ Anna Bolena; Alice Ford/ Falstaff; title role/ Tosca; Countess/ The Marriage of Figaro.
Charne Rochford
Luigi (tab)
Charne was born in London and trained at RAM. Roles include Eisenstein (RPO), Cavaradossi (Bermuda Festival), 1st Armed Man/ 2nd Priest (Glyndebourne/ON), Rodolpho (Lyric Opera, Dublin), Bacchus (Strauss Festival, London), Il Duca di Mantua (Neumunster Abbey, Luxembourg) Previously for ETO he has sung both Luigi Il tabarro and Adorno Simon Boccanegra. Recent concert work includes Glass' Satyagraha for the Blickfelder Festival, Switzerland and a series of Verdi's Requiem at Victoria Hall, Geneva and at Lausanne Cathedral. He made his cinematic debut as 2nd Officer in The Magic Flute, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Future engagements Rossini Stabat Mater at Exeter Cathedral, Canio I Pagliacci for Opera de Baugé and Lyonel Martha for the Volksoper Zürich.
Arwel Huw Morgan
Talpa (tab), Simone (GS)
After gaining a chemistry degree from Imperial College, Arwel joined WNO as a Principal artist. His roles there included Angelotti/ Tosca, Hobson/ Peter Grimes, Lictor/ Poppea, Parson/ The Cunning little Vixen, title role/ Don Giovanni, Paolo/ Simon Boccanegra. He later joined ENO, where for more than ten years he undertook a wide variety of mostly bass-baritone repertoire including the title roles of Figaro, Falstaff and Don Pasquale. Arwel's opera appearances also include Snug/ Midsummer Night's Dream (Teatro dell' Opera di Roma; Aix-en-Provence Festival); Don Bartolo/ Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Opera Zuid, Masstricht; Spier Festivalm, South Africa); Fabrizio/ The Thieving Magpie (ON). On the concert platform he has appeared in opera galas at the Royal Albert and Festival Halls as well as the Teatro Amazonas in Brazil and recorded for the BBC, S4C and Decca.
Andrew Glover
Tinca (tab), Gherardo (GS)
Andrew was born in New Zealand and graduated the Australian Opera Studio with Honours and the Dux award for excellence.
Recent appearances have included Tinca, Il tabarro, Gherardo, Gianni Schicchi and cover Bunce, Fantastic Mr Fox (all ETO); Bardolfo, Falstaff, Abdallo, Nabucco (both IFAC Tokyo); Tito, La clemenza di Tito, Msr Triquet, Eugene Onegin (both New Zealand Opera); Remendado, Carmen, Un Voce, La Gioconda (both Opera Holland Park); Don Basilio, Le nozze di Figaro (Vignette Productions).
He has appeared in numerous concerts and recitals with ensembles including the Tokyo New Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, the Perth Orchestra, the Australian Opera Studio, the NBR NZ Opera Company.
Future engagements include Vašek, The Bartered Bride.
Clarissa Meek
Frugola (tab), Zita (GS)
Clarissa has performed throughout the UK and Europe. Highlights include: Xenia's Nurse Boris Godunov (BBC Proms/ Royal Opera House); 2nd Lady Flute, 2nd Esquire and Heavenly Voice Parsifal (Royal Opera House); Katarina Schratt Mayerling (Royal Ballet); Virtu, Pallade Coronation of Poppea (Netherlands Opera); Fear/Model Second Mrs Kong, Madam Larina Onegin (Glyndebourne Festival); Sorceress Dido and Aeneas, Mezzo Soloist Les Noces, 2nd Maid Elektra (Opera North); Annie Fisher Friend of the People, Madam Larina Onegin (Scottish Opera); Fox Cunning Little Vixen, Frugola, Zita Il Trittico, Mrs Herring, (ETO); Katisha Mikado, Mrs Grose Turn of the Screw (Grange Park); Alcmene Die Liebe der Danae, Mayor's Sister Maynight (Garsington); Florence Pike Herring (Grange Festival).
Adam Tunnicliffe
Young Lover (tab)
Canadian Tenor Adam Tunnicliffe studied at Christ Church, Oxford and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Operatic roles include the title roles in Massenet's Werther at Grimebourn Festival, Weber's Oberon at the Cadogan Hall, The Rake's Progress Saffron Opera Group and Albert Herring for English Touring Opera. Adam has sung numerous roles for ETO including Sandy in Peter Maxwell Davis' The Lighthouse, Lensky -Eugene Onegin, Young Guard in their Olivier award winning production of Tippett's King Priam, John Shears in Britten's Paul Bunyan, Edmondo -L'assedio di Calais (Donizetti), Porcupine in Picker's Fantastic Mr Fox, Young Lover -Il Tabarro and Masquerader in Linley's The Duenna. Other roles include Quint in Turn of the Screw, Rinuccio -Gianni Schicchi for Opera Holland Park's young artist programme, Sumers in Cimerosa's Italian Girl in London for Bampton Classical Opera, Canio -I Pagliacci (Garden Opera), Ferrando -Cosi fan Tutte, Vogelsang -Der Schauspieldirektor, Beppe -Rita (Donizetti), Alfredo -La Traviata, Prince Phillipe in Berkeley's A Dinner Engagement, Chevalier -Le Comte d'Ory (Rossini), Don Pelagio -La Canterina (Haydn), and Artabanes in Arne's Artaxerxes. Adam has also enjoyed working in physical music theatre with the renowned troupe Nico and the Navigators in Berlin. World premier performances include Captain in Goehr's Promised End (ETO), Admiral in Le Gendre's Burial at Thebes (The Globe Theatre) and Oh, Whistle and I'll Come by Louis Mander at this year's Tete a Tete Festival.
Lorna Bridge
SPRING 2014 – THE MAGIC FLUTE
The role of First Lady will be sung by Ms Lorna Bridge for the following performances: London (8 March), Poole (13 March), Cheltenham (3 April), Sheffield (11 April), Coventry (9 May), Exeter (13 May), and Perth (22 May).
Lorna Bridge made her debut at ROH as Solo Ragazzi in concert performances of Linda da Chamounix conducted by Sir Mark Elder in 2009. Elsewhere Lorna has appeared as Meleagro Atalanta and Erato Terpsicore/Il Pastor Fido for LHF [London Handel Festival], Gretel Hänsel und Gretel for Dorset Productions, Fox The Cunning Little Vixen for Woodhouse Opera, and Tatyana Eugene Onegin for White Horse Opera. As a student at the Benjamin Britten International Opera School, she performed the roles of Mařenka The Bartered Bride, Erste Dame Die Zauberflöte and Arminda La Finta Giardiniera. Last season Lorna sang several performances of Fiordiligi Cosi fan tutte for ETO, and later this season will cover Ginevra Ariodante for the Aix en Provence Festival.
Greg Tassell
Song Vendor (tab)
Greg studied at Exeter University and the RAM where he performed the roles of Essex/Gloriana, Wilhiem/Mignon and Lenski/Eugene Onegin. His other roles include Acis/Acis and Galatea (Canterbury); Rinuccio/Gianni Schicchi (City Opera, London). In 2007 he gave the premiere performance of Rodney-Bennett's Lost Songs (London Guitar Festival). Concert performances include Bach's St Matthew and St John Passions; Stainer's Crucifixion; Puccini's Messa di Gloria.
Richard Mosley-Evans
Gianni Schicchi (GS)
Richard Mosley-Evans was born in Cardiff and trained at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Awards include Silver Medal from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, the Sybil Tutton Opera Scholarship and twice winner of the Sir Geraint Evans Scholarship. Operatic roles include cover Gepetto/ The Adventure of Pinocchio (ON); Bosun/ Billy Budd, Doctor, Servant and Herald/ Macbeth, cover Father/ Hänsel und Gretel, Steuermann/ Tristan und Isolde (all for GFO); The Mayor/ Jenůfa (GTO); Le Dancaire/ Carmen, cover Don Alfonso/ Cosi fan tutte (both GFO and GTO); Sacristan/ Tosca (Raymond Gubbay at RAH). Recordings include DVD releases of Billy Budd, Tristan und Isolde, Gianni Schicchi for GFO, various TV/Radio broadcasts from Glyndebourne and at the Proms (RAH).
Lauretta (GS)
Ashley Catling
Rinnucio (GS)
The role of Tamino will be sung by Mr Ashley Catling for the following performances: London (7 March), Truro (10 March), Snape (27 March), Cheltenham (3 and 5 April), Sheffield (11 April), Canterbury (22 April), Norwich (27 April), Warwick (10 May), Exeter (13 and 14 May), Perth (22 May), and Cambridge (29 and 31 May).
Ashley Catling studied at the GSMD with William McAlpine' and at the National Opera Studio. Performances include Ernesto Don Pasquale (New Zealand Opera)' Don Ottavio (Opera Zuid)' Nanki-Poo The Mikado (Nationale Reisopera)' Apollo Orfeo_' Kudryas _Katya Kabanova_' Giannetto _La gazza ladra_' Fenton _Falstaff and Tamino The Little Magic Flute (ON) Nadir Les Pecheurs de Perles (Dorset Opera)' and Zotico Eliogabalo (Grange Park Opera). He has appeared on European and US tours and in concert throughout the UK' including St Matthew Passion (Winchester Cathedral) and a recital of Britten songs for voice and harp (Aldeburgh).
Jacqueline Varsey
Nella (GS)
Jacqueline, born in London, was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to GSMD where she won prizes in the Liza Lehmann and Schubert competitions. She also received a bursary to study French song at Aldeburg with Suzanne Danco and Hugue Cuenod. Operatic roles include Mimi/ La bohème; Micaëla/ Carmen; title role/ Madame Butterfly; Nedda/ Pagliacci; Gretel/ Hänsel und Gretel. She created the role of L'Apparizione in Federico Bonetti Amedola's opera Pergolesi: L'Apparizione e Mito (Jesi Festival, Italy) and her appearances with ENO have included New Ofglen/ The Handmaid's Tale and Adjutant de Murat/ War & Peace. She has a wide concert and oratorio repertoire and has broadcast live on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night. Jacqueline previously sung Goneril with ETO in the world premiere of Alexander Goehr's Promised End.
Aidan Smith
Betto of Signa (GS)
Aidan studied at GSMD and RAM. He has worked for The Royal Opera, SO, Saltzburg Festival, Bregenez Festival, Aldeburgh Festival, Garsington Opera, OHP, Longborough Festival Opera and Opera Project. He has recorded Tosca for ORF (featured in the James Bond film A Quantum of Solace); Acis and Galatea and Dido and Anaeas for BBC; Opus Arte and The Beggar's Opera for Chandos. Future engagements include Jevons/ Ludd and Isis (Royal Opera); Van Bette/ Zar und Zimmerman (Opera South).
Nicholas Merryweather
Marco (GS)
Sheffield born, Nicholas Merryweather studied at the Musikhochschule in Cologne and on the opera course at GSMD. He was a recipient of the ETO Chris Ball Bursary in 2011 and the 2008 Glyndebourne Wessex Award. Nicholas's operatic roles include Don Giovanni, Papageno The Magic Flute and Mozart's Figaro (LFO); Don Polidoro The Italian Girl in London (Buxton Festival); Cassandro La Finta Semplice for Bampton Classical Opera; Blazes The Lighthouse, title role Fantastic Mr Fox, Marco Gianni Schicchi (ETO). Concert engagements include Bach with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Handel with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra and Hallé Orchestra.
Lisa Anne Robinson
La Ciesca (GS)
Lisa Anne Robinson studied at Australia's Victorian College of the Arts before a series of awards and scholarships brought her to Europe, including the Mozarteum Salzburger Festspiele Prize (2007); Opera Foundation Australia – American Institute of Musical Studies Award (2006); Australian National Liederfest (2006), Australian Singer of the Year (2003); The Herald-Sun Aria (2002). Operatic roles include Marchesa del Poggio/ Un Giorno di Regno (Iford Arts); Rosalinde/ Die Fledermaus (Opera Della Luna); Micaëla/ Carmen (Longborough Opera); Fordiligi/ Cosi fan Tutte; Countess/ Le Nozze di Figaro. Concert engagements include Bach St. Johns Passion, Faure Requiem, Gounod Messe Solennelle, and her broadcasts include In Tune for BBC Radio 3, London Classic FM, ABC Classic and 3MBS Australia.
Maciek O'Shea
Maestro Spinelloccio (GS)
Guildhall School of Music and Drama trained Baritone Maciek O'Shea has worked for companies including English National Opera, Opera Holland Park, Buxton Festival. He has toured extensively with English Touring Opera most recently taking the role of Dr Spinelloccio in Gianni Schicchi and Captain Worsley in Shackleton's Cat. He sang the lead role in the Opera Up Close production of Don Giovanni at the Soho Theatre. Maciek sang and was a puppeteer in ETO's production of Laika the Spacedog which won 2 Best Production Awards at the Armel Opera Festival in Szeged, Hungary. He works for the OHP Inspire Programme and was part of the team that was awarded the 2018 International Opera Award for Education and Outreach.
Stuart Haycock
Ser Amantio Di Nicolao (GS)
Australian-born tenor Stuart Haycock studied in Sydney and RAM. Engagements include Goro Madame Butterfly (MWO/New Devon Opera), Bardolph Falstaff (MWO), Don Curzio Le nozze di Figaro (Garsington), Borsa Rigoletto and Gastone La Traviata (Iford Arts Festival), Ferrando Così fan tutte (English Chamber Opera), Parpignol La Boheme (Longborough), Mole Fantastic Mr Fox, Giovanni D'aire L'assedio di Calais, Captain Simon Boccanegra, Lucano L'incoronazione di Poppea and Demus Jason (ETO), Triquet Eugene Onegin and Beppe Pagliacci (Stanley Hall Opera), St Brioche The Merry Widow (Opera Project). He has covered roles in The Tales of Hoffmann, Wolfgang Rihm's Jacob Lenz, Martinu's Julietta and Vaughan Williams's The Pilgrim's Progress for ENO.
Philip Spendley
Pinellino (GS)
With considerable experience as an amateur singer, Philip Spendley gave up his job as a bank manager to study music full-time. Studying with professor Robert Dean, Philip received his music degree from GSMD, where he won the 2005 English Song competition and was awarded the Wyburd award for German Lieder and the 2006 Patrick Libby drama prize. Roles include Michele/ Il Tabarro, The Earl of Dunmow/ A Dinner Engagement, Figaro/ Le Nozze di Figaro, Olivier/ Capriccio (all GSMD); title role/ Eugene Onegin, Schaunard/ La Boheme (BYO, 2006 Tour of Italy and France). He has worked with such conductors as Sir David Willcocks and Sir Simon Rattle, and his performances have taken him to Paris, Turin, Madrid and Budapest. Future plans include the role of the Sacristan/ Tosca (Grange Park Opera).
Henry Grant Kerswell
Guccio (GS)
Henry trained at GSMD, the Alexander Gibson Opera School at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and as a Britten-Pears Young Artist. Previous roles include Snug/ A Midsummer Night's Dream (ETO, Opera de Bauge and BYO); Antonio/ Le Nozze di Figaro (ETO, BYO); Don Alfonso/ Cosi Fan Tutti (Grange Park Opera, Pimlico Opera); Superintendent Budd/ Albert Herring (Co-Opera Co, Dottore); Grenvil/ La Traviata (Opera de Bauge); covered and sang The Mikado/ The Mikado (Carl Rosa Opera, UK and US National Tours); Farmer Boggis/ Fantastic Mr Fox (Chamber Version World Premiere, OHP). Oratorios have included Haydn's The Creation, Haydn's Nelson Mass, Mozart's Requiem, Polyphemus in Handel's Acis and Galatea at venues including St. Martin's in the Fields and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Future plans for 2011 include Perichaud/ La Rondine, Antonio/ Le Nozze di Figaro (OHP).
English Touring Opera are on the road again, and as their Puccini double-bill demonstrates, are on top form. James Conway's direction gives the plot a seamless inexorability, and the murderous denouement is as spine-tingling as I have ever known it in this short masterpiece.
— The Independent (5 stars)
A punchy double bill… this is high-quality farce delivered with unflagging energy.
— The Times (4 stars)
English Touring Opera is … on top form with this Puccini double bill of tragedy and comedy that will appeal equally to newcomers and seasoned fans. Liam Steel's glorious take on Gianni Schicchi…is a joy from the first bars. Baritone Richard Mosley-Evans is a dynamo in the role [and] 'O mio babbino caro' is sung exquisitely by Paula Sides's Lauretta.
— Sunday Express (5 stars)
Julie Unwin is excellent as the mousy wife who wants to break free from her loveless marriage and Charne Rochford is quite exceptional both vocally and physically as her lover. In the pit, ETO's music director Michael Rosewell brings out all of the nuances of Puccini's exquisitely delicate music.
— Mail on Sunday (4 stars)
Ensemble work doesn't get any tighter than this, and the orchestra sounds divine.
— The Independent on Sunday
English Touring Opera sets off on its spring tour in fine step with this double bill.
English Touring Opera have scored a winner with this double bill. I've generally enjoyed ETO productions in the past anyway, but this year they really seem to have stepped up a notch.
— Intermezzo
Dates please for Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi at Cheltenham 5-9 April
Said Bernard Tapp at 16:34pm on 11th Jul 2010
We're still waiting to confirm exactly which show will be on which night - will let you know as soon as we do.
Said Thalia (ETO) at 11:33am on 28th Jul 2010
is cheltenham the nearest you'll be coming to Bristol? no Bath/Yeovil dates. Good to see tabarro making an appearance
Said Niall Hoskin at 13:35pm on 14th Dec 2010
What a brilliant evening!
Said gill clark at 10:52am on 26th Mar 2011
One of the best productions we've ever seen - Gianni Schicchi doesn't come better than this and Il Tabarro was hot, sultry and charged with emotion - please repeat...
Said Caroline De Cruz at 11:55am on 27th Mar 2011
I have just been to see and hear the E.T.O. production of 'Gianni Schicchi', and have to say that it was one of the best operas i have seen, even in 50 years of attending from Covent Garden, Welsh National and so on. The scenery was superb, the costumes and make up eccentric enough and the acting and singing was truly excellent! Well done to everyone involved, including the director!
Said Tony Jackson at 10:31am on 8th Apr 2011
Enjoyed the show at Hackney very much, the two Puccini productions contrasting beautifully - just the right length and never a dull moment!
Said Jennifer Helfrecht at 11:51am on 8th Apr 2011
Not that you need my comments again, but went to see the Puccini double bill again last night in Poole. Even better than the first time we saw it in Exeter - maybe it is being in a smaller scale theatre but in 35 years of going to the opera (often), these productions are right there at the top - attention to detail of the highest order, characterization which left nothing out, the inspired setting allowing Lauretta to contribute so wonderfully (albeit silently) and remind us of why Schicchi is doing what he is doing and, above all, ensemble work where it all worked perfectly. What about Les mamelles de Tirésias for a future outing...
Said Caroline De Cruz at 11:51am on 14th May 2011
An astonishing standard throughout. The singers, the orchestra, the sets all maintain the amazing standards ETO has maintained every time we have been lucky enough to be in the audience. Please come back to Durham soon.
Said BOB ELSTON at 11:47am on 17th May 2011
Thanks for having come to Belfast!
We enjoyed every minute of the Puccini double-bill, especially as we had ourselves performed these operas, in a semi-professional production, in the early 1980s, as part of Studio Opera, organised by the late Dr Havelock Nelson of BBC NI, and directed by Paul Hernon. My wife was Giorgetta AND Nella, and I was Tinca AND Gherardo, and we had a young son, Gherardino, who had a line to sing - and you cut him out !!
Anyway, a wonderful evening of high standards in all areas, of drama then frothy fun. (A couple in front of us had come specially all the way from Sligo, about 90 miles away). Congratulations to all concerned!
Said Russell Birch at 21:30pm on 6th Jun 2011
Spring 2011 postcard.pdf (203 kb)
The most perfectly constructed score
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The hamlet lies on the River Severn, between Pilning and Aust.  It was part of the tything of Northwick with Redwick in the ancient parish of Henbury.  It is now in the parish of Pilning and Severn Beach.

The church of St Thomas was declared redundant in 1971.

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August 29, 2012 | 1:30 PM
This piece was written and produced for Word Of Mouth by Valerie Hamilton, and edited for StateImpact by Emily Corwin. Listen to Valerie's story here. Hear about the Fairlee drive-in's digital crossroads from NHPR's North Country Reporter, Chris Jenson.
Northfield Drive-In
Labor Day weekend is traditionally the end of the season for New England's summer drive-in movie theaters. This year, it's also the end of an era. Hollywood movie studios have announced they're going digital, and as of next year they will no longer distribute movies on 35 millimeter film. If theaters want to stay open, they'll have to swap their old-fashioned film projection for computers, at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. The Northfield Drive-In, on the state line between New Hampshire and Massachusetts, is one of those facing the future.
Carla Folkert owns the Northfield Drive-In. She estimates the renovations will cost $60,000 — on top of up to $70,000 for the new digital projector itself. "It costs studios about $1,500 to print and ship one copy of a movie on film," she explains. "Doing the same digitally brings the price down to $150."
The switch makes a lot of sense for film companies, but for theaters, the cost of upgrading could be prohibitive. "They're forcing us to do something that we wouldn't have to do otherwise, a huge expense, and only they're gaining from it," Folkert says. "We're not. It's not going to give us a better picture. It's not going to get us much of anything."
There are still more than 350 drive-ins operating in the United States, 19 of them in New England. The National Association of Theater Owners, a trade group, says between 10 and 20 percent of theaters nationwide will have to close. The Northfield Drive-in is committed to staying open. Carla Folkert and her husband have other jobs. "We like to be optimistic, and say we'll figure out a way to do this," she says.
Like most drive-in theaters, the Northfield Drive-In is a big clearing in the woods, with a wooden movie screen painted white on the front to reflect the picture, with green on the back, to blend in with the trees.
Instead of hanging a speaker on your car window like the old days, visitors at the drive-in tune their radios to the movie's soundtrack. This summer, they'd be listening to the soundtrack for Pixar's hit movie, Brave, and watching the images projected from an 80-pound film reel. At the Northfield Drive-In, that's kept in a cinder block bunker next to the snack bar, painted bright blue and lined with metal reels of film, previews and cartoons.
Inside, the projectionist is king. Paul Bader says he learned how to project a movie when he was five years old – but as Northfield converts to digital, he'll be headed for retirement. He says digital movies won't require his expertise. "Well, you turn it on, push a couple of buttons and leave, I guess. So they don't need me."
The Northfield Drive-In is not a high-tech environment. Bader says, "There's days when the bugs coming in here are terrible. You got them all, June bugs, little potato bugs, mosquitos, moths. I've been standing there making a changeover and a bat come right across, right in front of me, make you jump cause he scares the hell out of you when he goes by."
With the new digital technology, Bader says, "they're going to have to make this whole room like you'd be in a dentist's office or a doctor's office. It has to be climate-controlled, dust free, can't smoke cigarettes in the room, you know, you can't go in and out the door, have to stay right in here," Bader laments.
"I did this drive-in as a pleasure thing, still make some money and have fun while I'm doing it," Bader continues. "better than being cooped up in a room that's 20 feet by 20 feet. Here I can go in and out. When they go digital, I can't go in and out, I got to stay in there. Or stay out. I'm going to stay out."
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Q: PHP MySQl Chained Select I have two drop downs that are populated from MySQL tables. In the MySQL tables they have foreign key restraints so the table "assets" has a column "department" that is linked back to the department table. So each asset has an associated department.
My first dropdown is "department" and I want the second dropdown to only show results from the selected department.
Here's my code.
<select id="location" name="location">
    <option value="">Select Asset Location</option>
 <?php
        $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=maintlog', 'root', '*******');
        #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
        $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

        $stmt = $pdo->prepare('Select id,name from location');
        $stmt->execute();
        while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
        {
            echo "<option value='$row[id]'>$row[name]</option>";
        }
  ?>
</select>

and for asset:
<select id="asset" name="asset">
    <option value="">Select Asset</option>
 <?php
        $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=maintlog', 'root', '*****');
        #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
        $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

        $stmt = $pdo->prepare('Select id,assetcode from assets');
        $stmt->execute();
        while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
        {
            echo "<option value='$row[id]'>$row[assetcode]</option>";
        }
  ?>
</select>

I have no idea where to start with this, I've done javascript chained selects but not with mysql/php.
Thanks

A: I got there in the end. I ended up using a bit of Javascript and extra HTML. I also used jquery.chained for this to work correctly.
 $(function(){
                    $("#asset").remoteChained({
                        parents : "#location",
                        url : "selectData.php?smartload=1",
                        loading : "loading assets....",
                    });
                       });

So when location is loaded or selected it wakes up another PHP script which then uses IF statements to return values with different MySQL queries. (Example below).
<?php

if (isset($_GET["smartload"])) {
    sleep(1);
}

header("Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *");

$response[""] = "--";

/* Locations and asset  details data
-------------------------------------------------------- */
if (isset($_GET["location"])) {
    if ("1" == $_GET["location"]) {
        $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=********', 'root', '********');
        #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
        $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

        $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT id,assetcode from assets where location=1');
        $stmt->execute();
        while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
        {
             $response ["$row[id]"]="$row[assetcode]";
        }
    };

    if ("2" == $_GET["location"]) {
        $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=********', 'root', '********');
        #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
        $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

        $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT id,assetcode from assets where location=2');
        $stmt->execute();
        while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
        {
            $response ["$row[id]"]="$row[assetcode]";

        }
    };

    if ("3" == $_GET["location"]) {
        $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=********', 'root', '********');
        #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
        $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

        $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT id,assetcode from assets where location=3');
        $stmt->execute();
        while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
        {
             $response ["$row[id]"]="$row[assetcode]";
        }
    };
}

print json_encode($response);
?>

Then the ID of the dropdown "asset" is populated with the response in the php file javascript called for.
Thanks!

A: With the all mighty parameter binding you can reduce the ammount of code you have to write and maintain.
Try the following example to get rid of your if (1), if (2), if (3) .....
if (filter_input(INPUT_GET, "smartload")) {
    sleep(1);
}

header("Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *");

$response[""] = "--";

/* Locations and asset  details data
-------------------------------------------------------- */
if (filter_input(INPUT_GET, 'location')) {
    $pdo = new PDO('mysql:host=localhost;dbname=********', 'root', '********');
    #Set Error Mode to ERRMODE_EXCEPTION.
    $pdo->setAttribute( PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);

    $stmt = $pdo->prepare('SELECT id,assetcode from assets where location=:getLocation');
    $stmt->bindParam(':getLocation', filter_input(INPUT_GET, 'location'), PDO::PARAM_INT);
    $stmt->execute();
    while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC))
    {
         $response ["$row[id]"]="$row[assetcode]";
    }
}
print json_encode($response);
?>

Bind the parameter to the query and execute. No need to repeat your code over and over.

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I can not see classes in the left menu, only events are visible.
I apologize for this delay because we got quite a large amount of tickets and I need to solve in order from oldest to latest. Hope you can sympathize for this inconvenience.
Hi. I need your help, please.
Link does not work any classes, trainers or events.
Now, the problem is that they appear disproportionate, how can I fix this?
Please check your site again. Our web developer fixed for you.
Sorry, the site was this, but since I found the flaw, the code was repeated.
Lastly, it is possible that they look as hermosa theme?