Acting on the instructions of BDO Stoy Hayward LLP, Joint Administrators of Regents Inns PLC, Christie + Co is marketing the leasehold interest of the Walkabout Bar in Portsmouth, with offers in the region of £175,000 sought. Situated in the city centre, on one of Portsmouth’s main leisure circuits, the business comprises an open-plan trading area, which has capacity for … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
Roger Kacou appointed Senior Vice President Africa of Mövenpick
Roger Kacou joins Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Executive Committee to head up Africa based at the company’s Area office in Cairo as of August 30, 2010. Roger will drive the continuing success of Mövenpick’s existing portfolio in Africa, comprising 16 hotels, resorts and Nile cruisers spanning 5 countries, in addition to developing new destinations across the region. … [Read more...]
Frozen food heats up as Findus appoints agency
Frozen food group Findus UK has appointed Grey London as its strategic and creative agency. Findus chief marketing officer Leendert den Hollander says the appointment is part of an “agency re-orientation across all markets” in a bid to “redefine attitudes towards the frozen food market” Grey London will handle Findus’s creative advertising and marketing strategy...more … [Read more...]
Osaka’s First InterContinental Hotel to open in 2013
New Build Development in Osaka Station North District will feature luxury accommodation and Japan's first InterContinental Residences Tokyo, 29 July 2010 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Osaka Station North Yard Development Project today reached an agreement for IHG to open a luxury hotel and high-end residences within the Osaka Station North Yard Development … [Read more...]
Barclay brothers sell IHG stake
The billionaire Barclay brothers sold their 10.4 percent stake in InterContinental Hotel Group Plc for 335 million pounds ($520 million) on Tuesday, sending shares in the world's biggest hotelier down sharply. The owner of the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands as well as the InterContinental chain said the Barclay brothers' investment vehicle Ellermann Corp had sold its … [Read more...]
Payroll Cost Saving Calculator Launched
Time2 (Biometric Clocking Systems) have launched a ‘cost saving calculator’ on their new website. Managing Director Brendan Sands commented “Many hospitality companies are not aware of the significant savings available through controlling and managing employee hours, so we have added an easy to use calculator to our website. Too often the figures banded about are seen as … [Read more...]
Multimillion dollar decision – McKinsey consultants parachute in
The common sense displayed in a short article in a BLOG we found makes perfect sense if you have experience in getting the right website for your business, if you are considering reviewing/updating and/or building a new site take a look at this first...more … [Read more...]
Carlson acquires 46 UK T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants
Carlson, a privately held global hospitality and travel company today announced that it has acquired the remaining 60 percent stake in T.G.I. Friday’s UK Holdings LTD from AAC Capital Partners, a leading Northern European mid-market buy-out firm, for USD 50 million. The acquisition is part of Carlson’s strategy to invest more than USD 100 million to both acquire and fuel … [Read more...]
Spectrum Interactive, expands portfolio for hospitality sector
UK public internet access leader, Spectrum Interactive, expands solution portfolio with value-add services for hospitality sector . Launches new Internet Kiosk System . Unveils touchscreen WiFi printing solution to enable printing from any internet device Hemel Hempstead, UK, 29th July 2010: Spectrum Interactive, a specialist provider of communication, … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Action Ball 2010
With summer stretching ahead its hard to believe the Hospitality Action Ball is just months away. As always the night is set to be the highlight of the industry’s calendar providing all who come along with the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and … [Read more...]
Langham Place Beijing opening in August 2010
The new five-star Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport promises to be a revolutionary fun airport hotel experience for world travelers and business guests when it opens in August 2010. Strategically located adjacent to the new Terminal 3 of Beijing's only international airport, the new five-star Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport promises to be a revolutionary fun … [Read more...]
Video of the week – the burger ‘make up’ artist, yes really
If you have ever wondered why or how burgers in ads look like nothing you have ever been served, watch this amazing video, would they really glue on sesame seeds … [Read more...]
Newcastle University appoints new of Head of Hospitality
Newcastle University has appointed Kay Jones to the newly created position of Head of Hospitality & Commercial Services to oversee the strategic development of commercial activities for the institution’s Accommodation & Hospitality Services. Kay joins from the position of Director of Marketing & Development at the University’s Business School, prior to which … [Read more...]
New to the UK, energy efficient customised cooking suites
INTRODUCING MARRONE ENERGY EFFICIENT CUSTOMISED COOKING SUITES Marrone is one of the most respected manufacturers of customised cooking suites throughout the world, with hundreds of satisfied customers including... Hyatt, Dubai Jardin Tropical, Belgium Shangri La, Oman Leela, New Delhi The Westin Hotel, Dubai BMW Head Quarters, Germany Riverside, … [Read more...]
Property of the week, Long-established Harrogate restaurant for sale
After an involvement with Hedleys Restaurant in Harrogate lasting thirty years, its owner Julie Gardiner, is looking to retire and has instructed Christie + Co's Leeds Office to offer the business for sale. Located just a couple of doors down from the iconic Bettys Café and Tea Room, Hedleys has a strong trading position within the fashionable Montpellier Quarter of … [Read more...]