The contemporary upper upscale hotel brand Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, operated in Europe by PPHE Hotel Group, is increasing its portfolio, revealing plans for a string of new openings and developments across London over the next few months. The significant multi-million pound investment will see almost 300 jobs created for the hospitality industry in the capital. The new … [Read more...]
ODEON Cinemas wins Costa Coffee ‘Partner of the Year’ award 2016
Costa Coffee, the nation's favourite coffee shop brand, is pleased to announce ODEON as the winner of its 2016 ‘Partner of the Year’ award. Paul Donovan, ODEON Chief Executive, and Duncan Reynolds, ODEON UK Managing Director, attended the Costa Partnerships Conference on Thursday 27th October 2016 to collect the award. The accolade celebrates Costa Coffee’s partners, … [Read more...]
AccorHotels finalizes acquisition of John Paul
AccorHotels announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of John Paul, the number-one player in the concierge market. John Paul founder David Amsellem will retain a 20% stake in the company and continue to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. This acquisition values the company at US$150 million. John Paul was established in Paris in 2007 and merged with American … [Read more...]
Ryan Chetiyawardana collaborates with Vivek Singh on Cinnamon Bazaar
Award-winning mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, has created the cocktail menu for Vivek Singh’s new all-day casual dining restaurant Cinnamon Bazaar, opening on 1st December on Covent Garden’s Maiden Lane. The bespoke cocktail menu from Ryan, who is at the forefront of innovation in the drinks industry, works in perfect synergy with the food menu. Cocktails … [Read more...]
Health focused Abokado adds £17M to turnover following expansion
Abokado, London’s health focused destination for fresh, feel-great food is projected to turn over £17 million in the next 12 months continuing the brand’s successful expansion. Since opening its first store in Covent Garden in 2004, the family-run business has become a market leader in the capital’s ‘grab and go’ sector, with 28 sites now operating in the capital and a … [Read more...]