Results for Apex Hotels for the 12 months ended 30 April show another strong trading performance with profit up 37%, and Apex has confirmed its expansions plans for 2015/16. Expansion Plans Following the successful opening of Apex Temple Court Hotel in 2012, the Group is now focussed on capital investment and extensions within the existing portfolio, as well as new hotel … [Read more...]
Appointments at Birmingham’s Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Hotel Indigo
Three is the magic number at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill and Hotel Indigo at The Cube, Birmingham, as the venues reach their third birthdays and welcome three new senior appointments into their team. Hotelier and former Chocolatier John Lambourne-Richardson joins as general manager, Veruschka as food and beverage director and Simon Johnson joins as executive … [Read more...]
University of Manchester secures planning for MBS redevelopment
Bruntwood and The University of Manchester have been granted planning permission for phase two of the £50 million redevelopment of Manchester Business School (MBS). The phase two redevelopment of the existing precinct centre will create a 40,500 sq ft retail, food and leisure offer, complementing the new 326-room hotel and enhanced Manchester Business School Executive … [Read more...]
Hotel Victoria on the market in Great Yarmouth
An imposing 3-star accommodation led business has been placed on the market with leisure property specialist Fleurets. Commanding a prominent position in Kings Road, Great Yarmouth the Hotel Victoria is situated just 100 metres from the sea front and within easy strolling distance of the town centre. It is an ideal location from which to explore the extensive Norfolk and … [Read more...]
Theresa May visits Maidenhead Travelodge
The Home Secretary, Rt Hon Theresa May (MP for Maidenhead) has met the team at Maidenhead Central Travelodge to learn about how the company is creating jobs, developing careers and bringing visitors to the area. Mrs May met the company’s Chief Executive Peter Gowers, along with the Hotel Manager for Maidenhead Central Travelodge, Kay Duff, and her team of 20 staff and was … [Read more...]