Taubman/Gordon Team with Harrah's Entertainment and Keppel Land for Marina Bay Integrated Resort.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Preeminent Retail Specialists Join Growing List of Premier Companies Involved with Singapore Project Harrah's Entertainment Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) is a gaming corporation that owns and operates casinos, hotels, and six golf courses under several brands. The company, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest gaming company in the world, with yearly revenues around $7.11 billion. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HET) and Keppel Land, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. with Taubman Asia, Ltd and Gordon Group Holdings. (Taubman/Gordon). Subject to the completion of definitive documentation, Taubman/Gordon and Singapore Integrated Resorts, Inc. (SIR - Harrah's Operating Company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , Inc. and Keppel Land Investment Private Limited) will create a retail joint venture to conceptualize con·cep·tu·al·ize v. con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing, con·cep·tu·al·iz·es v.tr. To form a concept or concepts of, and especially to interpret in a conceptual way: , and submit a proposal to design and operate the retail shopping experience of the integrated resort at Marina Bay Marina Bay may refer to the following places: In Gibraltar
"Taubman/Gordon provide our Marina Bay integrated resort project team with unprecedented insight into a unique retail experience," said Richard Mirman, senior vice president, development of Harrah's Entertainment. "Taubman/Gordon's unique and global perspective and regional connection will be invaluable. Ultimately, the Marina Bay IR retail experience developed by Taubman/Gordon will complement the existing, rich nature of Singapore's shopping scene." "We are excited to join the world class SIR - Marina Bay team and believe our selection is a testament to Taubman's global leadership in casino-related retail projects," said Morgan Parker, president, Taubman Asia. "The magic of how we present the world's finest brands is the key to our 50-year track record of success in retail development. We plan to bring this same magic to Singapore and develop an unparalleled venue for the world's leading retailers and restaurateurs." "The opportunity to develop a unique entertainment retail experience with SIR on the Marina Bay IR project is exciting," said Sheldon Gordon, chairman, Gordon Group Holdings. "The goal will be to bring the finest retail brands, entertainment and dining to Marina Bay. Our experience and creative flair in casino retail, as demonstrated by The Forum Shops in Las Vegas and the Pier in Atlantic City, added to Taubman's accomplishments such as the phenomenal Short Hills Mall in New Jersey, can surely enhance Singapore's existing retail offerings." Taubman Centers, Inc. and Gordon Group Holdings are currently working with Harrah's Entertainment in Atlantic City on the $175 million project known as The Pier at Caesars. The project is set to open in late spring 2006, and will be home to more than 100 high-end retailers from Gucci and Louis Vuitton to Hugo Boss, Burberry and Tiffany & Co., and more than 10 restaurants. The list of world-class local and international companies joining the ranks with Harrah's and Keppel grows longer and more prestigious with the Taubman/Gordon announcement. Earlier in December 2005, the two companies announced their Marina Bay integrated resort also would have an exclusive marketing agreement with Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre The Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Chinese: 新达城新加坡国际会议展览中心), branded as Suntec Singapore , as well as global entertainment expertise provided by AEG AEG Aeger (Latin: Sick) AEG Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (Common Electricity Company) AEG Aircraft Evaluation Group AEG Association of Engineering Geologists AEG Air Expeditionary Group Live. About Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Harrah's Entertainment is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. More information about Harrah's is available at its Web site -- www.harrahs.com, or at www.prnewswire.com/mnr/marinabayir/. About Taubman Asia Taubman Asia is a global leader of the shopping centre industry. The company focuses on owning, managing, developing and acquiring high-quality and sustainable retail real estate projects in Asia that leverage Taubman's strong retail planning, design and operational capabilities. Taubman has led the US shopping centre industry for 50 years. Today, Taubman owns the most consistent and productive regional mall portfolio in the US including 22 regional and super regional shopping centres in 11 US states. Taubman Asia is headquartered in Hong Kong. Additional information about Taubman Centers (NYSE:TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ) can be obtained from the company's website www.taubman.com About Gordon Group Holdings, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Gordon Group Holdings, LLC, is recognized as a leader in developing specialty retail and entertainment destinations in the country. Gordon Group's unique retail and entertainment projects include co-development of The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, The Pier at Caesars in Atlantic City, Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Bridgemarket in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , San Francisco Center, and The Beverly Center in Los Angeles with Taubman Centers, Inc. Currently the firm is in pre-development of Lac Mirabel, a 330 acre mixed use project north of Montreal, Canada. |
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