Topland led by Sol Zakay, has acquired Hallmark Hotels a luxury four star hotel portfolio for circa £75m, taking Topland’s hotel portfolio to 30 hotels across the UK. This transaction supports Topland’s ongoing strategy to build a £1bn hotel business. Hallmark consists of eight luxury four star hotels – 730 rooms, with 600 employees across the UK including Croydon, Manchester … [Read more...]
William Grant & Sons UK innovates with Three Barrels Honey
Independent spirits leader, William Grant & Sons UK, has launched Three Barrels Honey to capitalise on a flavour profile that’s dominating consumer interest and build on the popularity of the UK’s Number One* VSOP Brandy. Three Barrels Honey A fine blend of VSOP and natural honey flavourings, Three Barrels Honey is a 30% ABV spirit drink that has been expertly crafted … [Read more...]
326-room hotel for University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has signed a deal to build a new hotel and an Executive Education Centre for Manchester Business School (MBS) on its Oxford Road campus. Bruntwood, the leading regional property firm, will develop the 326-room hotel in a 19-storey building under an investment deal with M&L Hospitality Group, and the landmark development, designed by … [Read more...]
IHG signs four Holiday Inn hotels in the UK
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of four more Holiday Inn hotels in the UK: Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32, Holiday Inn London - West, Holiday Inn London - Heathrow T5 and Holiday Inn Birmingham North - Cannock. Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32 The first to open will be Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 Jct.32 - opening in just a few … [Read more...]
Event pros see event organising through rose-tinted glasses
A survey conducted by central London venue, Park Crescent Conference Centre (PCCC), has revealed that more than half of event professionals see event management through rose-tinted glasses. The survey, conducted via 300 UK PAs, corporates and event bookers, revealed top mistakes committed in the events industry when choosing a venue. 50% of those surveyed who ran events … [Read more...]