Simon Turner
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Roundhouse Announces New Trustees (Feb 20, 2023)
VIDEO: Watch THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK at Southbank Centre - Streaming Now! (May 6, 2020)
Photo Flash: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Makes West End Debut at Vaudeville Theatre (Aug 2, 2017)
Roundhouse Announces New Trustees (Feb 20, 2023)
VIDEO: Watch THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK at Southbank Centre - Streaming Now! (May 6, 2020)
Photo Flash: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Makes West End Debut at Vaudeville Theatre (Aug 2, 2017)
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by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2020
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Roundhouse Announces New Trustees
Camden's Roundhouse has announced a number of new trustees who will join their board in 2023.
Camden's Roundhouse has announced a number of new trustees who will join their board in 2023.
VIDEO: Watch THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK at Southbank Centre - Streaming Now!
RGM Productions and Alice House Theatre in association with Moya Productions presents The Hunting of the Snark. The production was filmed live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at The Southbank Centre.
RGM Productions and Alice House Theatre in association with Moya Productions presents The Hunting of the Snark. The production was filmed live at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at The Southbank Centre.
Photo Flash: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Makes West End Debut at Vaudeville Theatre
The Hunting of the Snark opened at Vaudeville Theatre on 28 July. The show is based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, one of Britain's most enduring and beloved children's writers, and follows a gang of bold adventurers as they set of on one of the greatest boat journeys in children's literature.
The Hunting of the Snark opened at Vaudeville Theatre on 28 July. The show is based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, one of Britain's most enduring and beloved children's writers, and follows a gang of bold adventurers as they set of on one of the greatest boat journeys in children's literature.
Photo Flash: Cast of THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Visit Cutty Sark
The Hunting of the Snark opens at Vaudeville Theatre on 28 July. The show is based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, one of Britain's most enduring and beloved children's writers, and follows a gang of bold adventurers as they set of on one of the greatest boat journeys in children's literature.
The Hunting of the Snark opens at Vaudeville Theatre on 28 July. The show is based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, one of Britain's most enduring and beloved children's writers, and follows a gang of bold adventurers as they set of on one of the greatest boat journeys in children's literature.
Full Casting Announced For Lewis Carroll's THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK
RGM productions today announces the full cast for the West End premiere of The Hunting of the Snark, a brand-new family musical inspired by the creator of Alice in Wonderland's beloved classic poem.
RGM productions today announces the full cast for the West End premiere of The Hunting of the Snark, a brand-new family musical inspired by the creator of Alice in Wonderland's beloved classic poem.
Starwood acelera su crecimiento en ciudades europeas clave
En 2015, Starwood consolido su liderazgo en el segmento de lujo con inauguraciones como las del St. Regis Istanbul y el W Amsterdam, asi como las de cuatro hoteles de la coleccion Luxury en Praga, Bodrum y Bratislava. Ademas, Starwood introdujo su nueva marca Tribute Portfolio, una coleccion de hoteles de lujo independientes, en Europa con el Great Northern Hotel de Londres.
En 2015, Starwood consolido su liderazgo en el segmento de lujo con inauguraciones como las del St. Regis Istanbul y el W Amsterdam, asi como las de cuatro hoteles de la coleccion Luxury en Praga, Bodrum y Bratislava. Ademas, Starwood introdujo su nueva marca Tribute Portfolio, una coleccion de hoteles de lujo independientes, en Europa con el Great Northern Hotel de Londres.
STARWOOD ACCELÈRE SA CROISSANCE DANS LES PLUS GRANDES VILLES EUROPEENNES
En 2015, Starwood a consolide sa position de leader dans le secteur de l'hotellerie de luxe avec de nombreuses ouvertures, notamment celles de l'hotel St. Regis a Istanbul et du W Amsterdam, en plus de quatre hotels The Luxury Collection dans des destinations telles que Prague, Bodrum et Bratislava. En outre, l'ouverture du Great Northern Hotel a Londres a egalement marque un nouveau tournant pour Starwood avec le lancement en Europe de sa nouvelle marque, Tribute Portfolio, qui rassemble des hotels independants d'exception.
En 2015, Starwood a consolide sa position de leader dans le secteur de l'hotellerie de luxe avec de nombreuses ouvertures, notamment celles de l'hotel St. Regis a Istanbul et du W Amsterdam, en plus de quatre hotels The Luxury Collection dans des destinations telles que Prague, Bodrum et Bratislava. En outre, l'ouverture du Great Northern Hotel a Londres a egalement marque un nouveau tournant pour Starwood avec le lancement en Europe de sa nouvelle marque, Tribute Portfolio, qui rassemble des hotels independants d'exception.
Starwood accelera la crescita nelle principali città d'Europa
Nel 2015, Starwood ha rafforzato ulteriormente il primato nel segmento degli alberghi di lusso con aperture che comprendono The St. Regis Istanbul e W Amsterdam, oltre a quattro hotel del marchio The Luxury Collection in destinazioni quali Praga, Bodrum e Bratislava. Inoltre, Starwood ha introdotto in Europa il nuovo marchio Tribute Portfolio, una collezione di prestigiosi hotel indipendenti, con il Great Northern Hotel di Londra.
Nel 2015, Starwood ha rafforzato ulteriormente il primato nel segmento degli alberghi di lusso con aperture che comprendono The St. Regis Istanbul e W Amsterdam, oltre a quattro hotel del marchio The Luxury Collection in destinazioni quali Praga, Bodrum e Bratislava. Inoltre, Starwood ha introdotto in Europa il nuovo marchio Tribute Portfolio, una collezione di prestigiosi hotel indipendenti, con il Great Northern Hotel di Londra.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts: Rasantes Wachstum in europäischen Metropolen
2015 festigte Starwood weiter seine Fuhrungsrolle im Luxussegment mit spektakularen Neueroffnungen, darunter dasSt. Regis Istanbul, das W Amsterdam sowie vier neue Hotels der Marke The Luxury Collection in Prag, Bodrum, Portopiccolo/Triest und Bratislava. Daruber hinaus brachte Starwood im vergangenen Jahr die neue Marke Tribute Portfolio, eine Kollektion herausragender, unabhangiger Hotels, mit dem Great Northern Hotel in London erstmals nach Europa.
2015 festigte Starwood weiter seine Fuhrungsrolle im Luxussegment mit spektakularen Neueroffnungen, darunter dasSt. Regis Istanbul, das W Amsterdam sowie vier neue Hotels der Marke The Luxury Collection in Prag, Bodrum, Portopiccolo/Triest und Bratislava. Daruber hinaus brachte Starwood im vergangenen Jahr die neue Marke Tribute Portfolio, eine Kollektion herausragender, unabhangiger Hotels, mit dem Great Northern Hotel in London erstmals nach Europa.
Starwood Accelerates Growth in Gateway European Cities
In 2015, Starwood further strengthened its lead in the luxury segment with openings including The St. Regis Istanbul and W Amsterdam, as well as four The Luxury Collection hotels in destinations such as Prague, Bodrum and Bratislava. Furthermore, Starwood introduced its new Tribute Portfolio brand, a collection of outstanding independent hotels, to Europe with the Great Northern Hotel in London.
In 2015, Starwood further strengthened its lead in the luxury segment with openings including The St. Regis Istanbul and W Amsterdam, as well as four The Luxury Collection hotels in destinations such as Prague, Bodrum and Bratislava. Furthermore, Starwood introduced its new Tribute Portfolio brand, a collection of outstanding independent hotels, to Europe with the Great Northern Hotel in London.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sees Strong Signings Momentum, Led by New Hotel Deals in North America
In advance of the 37th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has achieved its strongest first five months of the year for deal signings since 2008. Starwood continues to see balanced growth across its brands and around the world, with North America leading the charge, accounting for nearly 40% of new signings so far in 2015. Development highlights include a 30% increase in deal signings for Starwood's Specialty Select brands, Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton, which together account for more than three-quarters of North America signings year-to-date; a new developer-friendly vision for the Sheraton brand to be unveiled on June 1; and the launch of its 10th brand, Tribute Portfolio.
In advance of the 37th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced it has achieved its strongest first five months of the year for deal signings since 2008. Starwood continues to see balanced growth across its brands and around the world, with North America leading the charge, accounting for nearly 40% of new signings so far in 2015. Development highlights include a 30% increase in deal signings for Starwood's Specialty Select brands, Aloft, Element and Four Points by Sheraton, which together account for more than three-quarters of North America signings year-to-date; a new developer-friendly vision for the Sheraton brand to be unveiled on June 1; and the launch of its 10th brand, Tribute Portfolio.
Starwood Hotels Finishes 2014 Strong with 74 Openings and Fifth Straight Year of Increased Deal Signings
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2014, representing approximately 15,000 rooms in 26 countries. The company also signed 175 new hotel management and franchise agreements in 2014, a 15% increase over the prior year, marking the fifth consecutive year of increased signings and the most new deals in one year since 2007. Starwood anticipates another year of solid growth in both mature and emerging markets in 2015, fueled by hotel openings and high-quality deal signings.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2014, representing approximately 15,000 rooms in 26 countries. The company also signed 175 new hotel management and franchise agreements in 2014, a 15% increase over the prior year, marking the fifth consecutive year of increased signings and the most new deals in one year since 2007. Starwood anticipates another year of solid growth in both mature and emerging markets in 2015, fueled by hotel openings and high-quality deal signings.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Anticipates Record-Breaking Growth over the Next 12 Months
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced from the Sheraton Hotels General Manager Summit in Seattle that its largest and most global brand is poised for record-breaking growth over the next 12 months with 35 new hotels expected to open. Nearly half of the new Sheraton hotels will open in China, widening Starwood's lead as the largest upper-upscale global hotel operator in Asia Pacific. Enhancing its reputation as a global powerhouse, Sheraton will also enter numerous new markets including Samoa, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, and return to Iraq.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced from the Sheraton Hotels General Manager Summit in Seattle that its largest and most global brand is poised for record-breaking growth over the next 12 months with 35 new hotels expected to open. Nearly half of the new Sheraton hotels will open in China, widening Starwood's lead as the largest upper-upscale global hotel operator in Asia Pacific. Enhancing its reputation as a global powerhouse, Sheraton will also enter numerous new markets including Samoa, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, and return to Iraq.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Expand European Portolio by 40% with the Opening of More Than 60 New Hotels by 2020
From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced plans to open more than 60 new hotels and resorts across Europe by 2020, increasing its current European hotel portfolio by nearly 40%. Starwood will open nine new hotels in Europe this year, primarily in fast-growing markets such as Turkey, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Further underscoring its long-term development strategy, Starwood today announced that it has signed a deal to open Sheraton Istanbul Atasehir Hotel, its seventh Sheraton hotel in Turkey.
From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced plans to open more than 60 new hotels and resorts across Europe by 2020, increasing its current European hotel portfolio by nearly 40%. Starwood will open nine new hotels in Europe this year, primarily in fast-growing markets such as Turkey, Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Further underscoring its long-term development strategy, Starwood today announced that it has signed a deal to open Sheraton Istanbul Atasehir Hotel, its seventh Sheraton hotel in Turkey.
Starwood Hotels Anticipates Another Strong Year of Openings in North America
From the 2014 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it expects another year of robust growth in North America with approximately 30 new hotels slated to open by year's end, driven by the rapid proliferation of its Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft brands and a surge in conversions across several of its brands, including Le Méridien, which is experiencing strong development momentum. In 2013, Starwood opened 33 new hotels and signed 52 new hotel deals in North America, up 27% over signings the previous year and the most signed since before the global economic crisis.
From the 2014 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it expects another year of robust growth in North America with approximately 30 new hotels slated to open by year's end, driven by the rapid proliferation of its Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft brands and a surge in conversions across several of its brands, including Le Méridien, which is experiencing strong development momentum. In 2013, Starwood opened 33 new hotels and signed 52 new hotel deals in North America, up 27% over signings the previous year and the most signed since before the global economic crisis.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Advances Asset Light Strategy with Sale of Acclaimed St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort to Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company ('ARTIC'), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar's largest private diversified industry groups, today announced that ARTIC has acquired The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, Florida for $213 million. The property will continue to be managed under a long-term agreement by Starwood Hotels and also continue to fly the St. Regis flag.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company ('ARTIC'), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar's largest private diversified industry groups, today announced that ARTIC has acquired The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami, Florida for $213 million. The property will continue to be managed under a long-term agreement by Starwood Hotels and also continue to fly the St. Regis flag.
Starwood Hotels' Global Growth Continues Unabated, with 74 Hotel Openings in 2013 and Fourth Consecutive Year of Increased Deal Signings
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, representing approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries, strengthening its global lead and expanding its footprint particularly in developing markets. The company signed 152 new hotel agreements in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased signings and the highest number of new hotel deals signed since 2007. Starwood expects another strong year of global growth in 2014, with hotel openings and deal signings across all nine brands in more countries than ever before through organic growth.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, representing approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries, strengthening its global lead and expanding its footprint particularly in developing markets. The company signed 152 new hotel agreements in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased signings and the highest number of new hotel deals signed since 2007. Starwood expects another strong year of global growth in 2014, with hotel openings and deal signings across all nine brands in more countries than ever before through organic growth.
Starwood Hotels Continues Asset-Light Strategy with Sale of Westin San Francisco Airport and Aloft San Francisco Airport
"This sale underscores Starwood's ongoing commitment to an asset-light strategy as we continue to pursue opportunities to sell owned real estate at the right time, on the right terms, to the right owners creating value for our shareholders," said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. "With favorable capital market conditions and improving hotel industry fundamentals, we're seeing continued strong investor interest in our remaining assets. Our goal is to form relationships with partners like Ultima Hospitality who share our vision for the assets they purchase to be brand-enhancing properties."
"This sale underscores Starwood's ongoing commitment to an asset-light strategy as we continue to pursue opportunities to sell owned real estate at the right time, on the right terms, to the right owners creating value for our shareholders," said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. "With favorable capital market conditions and improving hotel industry fundamentals, we're seeing continued strong investor interest in our remaining assets. Our goal is to form relationships with partners like Ultima Hospitality who share our vision for the assets they purchase to be brand-enhancing properties."
Aloft Hotels Reaches 75th Hotel Milestone amid Strong Global Growth
Unlike other hotel brands that are just beginning to realize the importance of catering to the always-connected lifestyle of today's travelers, Aloft Hotels was conceived with this notion and guest in mind. Pioneering initiatives in music, design, and technology, the Aloft brand continues to exceed travelers' expectations and has cultivated high guest satisfaction and brand loyalty since its launch.
Unlike other hotel brands that are just beginning to realize the importance of catering to the always-connected lifestyle of today's travelers, Aloft Hotels was conceived with this notion and guest in mind. Pioneering initiatives in music, design, and technology, the Aloft brand continues to exceed travelers' expectations and has cultivated high guest satisfaction and brand loyalty since its launch.
Starwood Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Le Meridien Global Portfolio
From the 35th Annual New York University Hospitality Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a significant investment by both the company and its ownership groups of nearly $3 billion in existing and new properties since the company acquired the Paris-born hotel brand in late 2005. With a robust pipeline of new hotels planned over the next 12 months, Le Meridien also announced that its owners will invest another $1 billion in an effort to solidify its world-class portfolio of more than 100 hotels from Barcelona to Bali, Istanbul to Atlanta, and Mexico City to Shanghai.
From the 35th Annual New York University Hospitality Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a significant investment by both the company and its ownership groups of nearly $3 billion in existing and new properties since the company acquired the Paris-born hotel brand in late 2005. With a robust pipeline of new hotels planned over the next 12 months, Le Meridien also announced that its owners will invest another $1 billion in an effort to solidify its world-class portfolio of more than 100 hotels from Barcelona to Bali, Istanbul to Atlanta, and Mexico City to Shanghai.
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