Lion Capital LLP (“Lion”), Piper LLP (“Piper”), and the founders of Loungers Limited (“Loungers”) are pleased to announce that Lion has acquired a majority stake in Loungers through the acquisition of Piper’s stake in the company and a portion of the founders’ stake, in a transaction which values the business at £137m. Loungers is a fast-growing UK chain of informal, … [Read more...]
Botanics staff collect raft of awards at Sodexo Star Awards
Sodexo employees at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are celebrating after picking up a raft of national accolades at the company’s annual Star Awards. The venue team, who work for Sodexo’s Sports & Leisure division, took home three trophies in recognition of their outstanding client relationship, strength of services and dedication to meeting environmental and … [Read more...]
Relais & Chateaux Tokyo Conference on food related challenges of tomorrow
Through this conference, Relais & Châteaux wished to provide an effective, committed contribution to understanding the planet's food challenges and the issues facing its members. Relais & Châteaux assembled experts, researchers, writers and chefs to offer a pertinent analysis of these questions. Relais & Châteaux members from all over the world congregated in … [Read more...]
The Black Cat Supper Club – launching January 2017
One of London’s most well-known purveyors of ground-breaking, high-end theatrical spectaculars, The Black Cat Cabaret, has announced a new series of supper club events taking place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from Thursday 26th January 2017. Taking place at a former vaudeville venue hidden below the bustling pavements of Piccadilly, The Black Cat Cabaret’s new … [Read more...]
Clyde Gateway pupils are ready for work thanks to Marriott Hospitality Academy
Three senior pupils from schools in the Clyde Gateway area are celebrating graduating from an innovative programme designed to provide them with hospitality skills and employment opportunities. The young people are the sixth raft of graduates from the Hotel & Hospitality Academy programme, which is a partnership between urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway, Marriott … [Read more...]