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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Alice Morgan's Matariki homecoming
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Saxophonist Alice Morgan Photo: Supplied Alice Morgan is on the line from her Sydney workplace, ahead of her return to Aotearoa. This Sunday she'll be back in her home town to play Tony Ryan's saxophone concerto - part of an all-New Zealand Matariki Concert by the Resonance Ensemble in Christchurch's music venue The Piano . Morgan's latest gig is part of a multi-faceted career which ranges from playing saxophone with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, to chamber music, to music programming. Tony Ryan wrote his soprano sax concerto for Mark Hobson who was Morgan's teacher when she was growing up in Christchurch. Saxophonist Alice Morgan Photo: Supplied She's excited to be coming back to play the work with the composer conducting. Morgan spoke to RNZ Concert about her decision to leave Christchurch to study in Sydney, and then her decision to stay once she'd completed her studies. These days she also plays the clarinet, and when not making music you'll find her helping to organise music festivals in the Blue Mountains or programming concerts for the young-at-heart orchestra Ensemble Apex . Its latest gig involved seating the audience onstage with the orchestra for a performance of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony. Morgan also performs chamber music, and loves playing new works, like the piece in the video below. Swivel & Swerve was written especially for her by Holly Harrison.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Questex's IHIF Asia Unveils 2025 Conference Programme, Unites Hospitality Community in the Asia-Pacific Region to Connect Capital with Investment Opportunities
Registration Open for September 2025 Event HONG KONG, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) Asia today unveils the 2025 conference programme. IHIF Asia offers an unparalleled lineup of speakers and sessions designed to provide insights and strategies in the Asia-Pacific region on the theme "Beyond Borders: Markets, Capital, Growth." IHIF Asia takes place at Regent Hong Kong 17-19 September 2025. IHIF Asia unites top players in the hospitality investment community, including HNWIs, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, private equity groups, global hotel brands, forward-thinking operators and leading developers. The event brings together 500 attendees and 185 investors. "With investor appetite growing and cross-border capital flows accelerating, Asia is fast becoming the most exciting frontier for hospitality real estate. Our programme equips attendees with the tools to unlock value, navigate complexity and capitalise on cross-border opportunities in one of the world's most compelling hospitality markets," said IB Saravanan, Vice President, Questex Asia. IHIF Asia will feature the top investors and financial companies: Tony Ryan, Executive Chair, Trilogy Hotels Joseph Wong, Managing Director, China, The Ascott Limited Shunsuke Yamamoto, Managing Director, Fortress Investment Group Rakesh Patel, CEO and Founder, ALTA Capital Real Estate Nikhil Reddy, Managing Director Asset Management Division, Goldman Sachs David Ling, Global Head of Hospitality Investment & Asset Management, City Development Limited Jason Leong, Chief Investment Officer, Frasers Hospitality Gary Kwok, CEO & Managing Partner, Axe Management Partners Limited Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal, Gaw Capital IHIF Asia will offer networking opportunities. Event sponsors include CBRE, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels Brand and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and more. Register to attend IHIF Asia here. For media registration, contact Meryl Franzman at mfranzman@ For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley at awalmsley@ Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Questex Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media Contact: Meryl FranzmanIHIF Asiamfranzman@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Questex Asia
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Questex's IHIF Asia Unveils 2025 Conference Programme, Unites Hospitality Community in the Asia-Pacific Region to Connect Capital with Investment Opportunities
Registration Open for September 2025 Event HONG KONG, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) Asia today unveils the 2025 conference programme. IHIF Asia offers an unparalleled lineup of speakers and sessions designed to provide insights and strategies in the Asia-Pacific region on the theme "Beyond Borders: Markets, Capital, Growth." IHIF Asia takes place at Regent Hong Kong 17-19 September 2025. IHIF Asia unites top players in the hospitality investment community, including HNWIs, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, private equity groups, global hotel brands, forward-thinking operators and leading developers. The event brings together 500 attendees and 185 investors. "With investor appetite growing and cross-border capital flows accelerating, Asia is fast becoming the most exciting frontier for hospitality real estate. Our programme equips attendees with the tools to unlock value, navigate complexity and capitalise on cross-border opportunities in one of the world's most compelling hospitality markets," said IB Saravanan, Vice President, Questex Asia. IHIF Asia will feature the top investors and financial companies: Tony Ryan, Executive Chair, Trilogy Hotels Joseph Wong, Managing Director, China, The Ascott Limited Shunsuke Yamamoto, Managing Director, Fortress Investment Group Rakesh Patel, CEO and Founder, ALTA Capital Real Estate Nikhil Reddy, Managing Director Asset Management Division, Goldman Sachs David Ling, Global Head of Hospitality Investment & Asset Management, City Development Limited Jason Leong, Chief Investment Officer, Frasers Hospitality Gary Kwok, CEO & Managing Partner, Axe Management Partners Limited Kenneth Gaw, President and Managing Principal, Gaw Capital IHIF Asia will offer networking opportunities. Event sponsors include CBRE, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels Brand and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and more. Register to attend IHIF Asia here. For media registration, contact Meryl Franzman at mfranzman@ For sponsorship opportunities, contact Andrew Walmsley at awalmsley@ Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Questex Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here. Media Contact: Meryl FranzmanIHIF Asiamfranzman@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Questex Asia Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Post
02-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Post
The sky's the limit - Ireland's surprising grip on global aviation
IRELAND quietly appears to have taken over the global aviation sector. For a small island perched on the edge of Europe, we've somehow become a global powerhouse in the skies - not with a national airline waving a flag, but through a mix of sharp suits, budget seats and bold personalities. First up: aircraft leasing. Most people have no idea that over half of the world's commercial planes are owned and leased by companies headquartered in Ireland. In fact, most people are probably surprised that aircraft are leased at all, and not owned by individual airlines. But there it is: Dublin is to planes what Zurich is to private banking—a quiet but crucial hub. The roots go back to Tony Ryan, the Aer Lingus man turned Guinness Peat Aviation founder, turned Ryanair co-founder. His business model helped birth the multibillion-euro aircraft leasing industry that Ireland now dominates. Not to mention his foresight in employing a gentleman called Michael O'Leary. Then there's Willie Walsh—a man who went from Aer Lingus pilot to head honcho of British Airways, then CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), and now serves as Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Not bad for a lad from Dublin. Oh, and his successor at BA? Another Irishman - Sean Doyle, from Cork. Britannia may rule the waves, but the skies above Heathrow owe a lot to Irish business acumen. And so we move on to Michael O'Leary. Love him or loathe him, the Ryanair boss has redefined what it means to fly in Europe. Dirt-cheap tickets, fast turnarounds, and an unapologetic business model that's left legacy airlines scrambling to keep up. He's loud, he's brash, he's maddening - and he's made Ryanair into one of the most profitable airlines on the continent. Speaking of Irishmen making waves abroad, Alan Joyce, born in Dublin, led Qantas, Australia's flag carrier, as CEO from 2008 until his resignation in September 2023. But how did this all happen? Maybe it's because we're an island—we've always wanted to get off it — from James Joyce to Edna O'Brien, and from the people in Donegal who went to Scotland to become 'tattie howkers' to the men from all over Ireland who helped to rebuild Britain after World War II. With no real tradition of maritime prowess (not unless you count the Rosslare ferry), the skies became our sea. Maybe we skipped boats and went straight to planes. There's also something in the Irish spirit - the wanderlust. We're a nation of emigrants and explorers, with families spread from Boston to Brisbane. We've always looked outward. Maybe the Vikings rubbed off on us more than we realized - not with longships, but with a sense of boldness, of heading into the unknown. That same instinct now fuels boardrooms and budgets at 30,000 feet. So while we might not build the planes, and we don't fly a massive national airline, we manage, lease, crew, and run an outsized portion of global aviation. Not bad for a country with more cows than people. Ireland: land of saints, scholars—and sky-high ambition. See More: Aer Lingus, Airlines, Aviation, Ireland, Ryanair
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bet Caddy Launches on iOS - Putting Fans in Control of How They Watch Sports
CHICAGO, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bet Caddy announces its official launch on iOS, delivering a game-changing solution for sports fans, bettors, and fantasy players just in time for March Madness. Bet Caddy transforms the sports-watching experience by seamlessly connecting fans to every moment that matters. Users can track their teams, players, and stakes in real time while accessing one-tap links to every live game. Whether following a bracket, sweating a last-second buzzer-beater, or monitoring player props, Bet Caddy ensures fans never miss a second of the action. "Sports fans are trapped in a fragmented, outdated system—constantly checking scores, bouncing between streaming apps, and scrambling to find the right game at the right time," said Tony Ryan, Co-Founder & CEO of Bet Caddy. "We built Bet Caddy to change that. This isn't just an app—it's your sports remote. Whether you're tracking your stakes or following your favorite teams, Bet Caddy keeps you locked in and instantly takes you to the action that matters most." The Ultimate Sports Remote Favoriting Players & Teams – Bring your team and players' stats front and center on your scoreboard view. Bet Tracking from Any Sportsbook – Upload a screenshot of your action, and Bet Caddy automatically tracks it. "My Stakes" Dashboard – A centralized view of moneylines, spreads, props, and parlays, all in one place. WatchRank – Highlights the game you should be watching based on your fandom or stakes. One-Tap Streaming & AirPlay – Every available stream in one place—just tap to watch or switch the game on your TV instantly. March Madness & What's Next Bet Caddy's launch comes at the perfect time, giving fans a seamless way to track and watch every tournament game—whether it's their bracket, alma mater, or the action they've got riding on the line. "We built this app on the idea that every single play matters to someone," said Braden Gebavi, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer. "In a normal game there are about 10-15 plays that really impact the outcome, these are plays that a standard fan would care about watching. When you involve betting & fantasy that number of impactful plays increases up to the total number of plays in the game. Bet Caddy capitalizes on the uniqueness of each fan to bring them a truly personalized experience." As MLB Opening Day approaches, Bet Caddy will continue evolving with expanded sports coverage, deeper personalization, enhanced notifications, and fantasy sports integrations. With the backing of Profound Sports, Bet Caddy is poised to strengthen its presence in the sports industry, forging key partnerships and driving innovation in the fan experience. Bet Caddy is available now on iOS. Don't miss another moment—track your teams, follow your action, and tap to stream every game, all in one place. Download Now: For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact info@ or visit for more information. About Bet Caddy Bet Caddy is a next-generation sports entertainment and technology company redefining how fans watch live sports. Headquartered in Chicago and founded by Tony Ryan and Braden Gebavi, Bet Caddy is the first mobile app built to function as The Ultimate Sports Remote—seamlessly connecting fans to every moment that matters. With real-time data, personalized tracking, and one-tap streaming access, Bet Caddy allows users to follow their teams, players, and stakes without the hassle of flipping between apps or checking scores. Whether you're sweating a last-second shot, tracking player props, or searching for the right game to watch, Bet Caddy ensures you never miss a play. Now available on iOS, Bet Caddy is changing the game for sports fans, bettors, and fantasy players everywhere. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bet Caddy Sign in to access your portfolio
