Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property backed investments, has sold its stake in the Staybridge Suites hotel in Liverpool to its partner Cycas Hospitality. Cycas Hospitality will continue to manage the 132-suite extended-stay hotel, which is located on the Kings Waterfront, opposite the ECHO Arena, BT Convention Centre and Albert Docks. … [Read more...]
Time to leave the EU? We need a real debate, by Tim Martin
Wetherspoon’s chairman argues that laws and key decisions should be made by national parliaments and not by the non-democratic EU. Say what you like about the euro, but it is certainly not democratic. It involves taking some of the most important economic powers of a government, the ability to set interest rates and a budget (the central controls of any economy) and … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL hotels launches innovative new development programme
A revolutionary new development programme aimed at fast-tracking talented employees into senior management positions has been launched by Redefine|BDL Hotels. The Pyramid Programme is aimed at helping promising heads of department across Redefine|BDL Hotels’ 63-strong portfolio to reach deputy general manager level within as little time as 12 to 18 months. The first 18 … [Read more...]
Dan’s le Noir? and Centrepoint arrange Gastronomic Dinner with Michelin Star Chef
Dans le Noir? the celebrated dining in the dark restaurant staffed by blind people, and the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, will be collaborating to host a gastronomic dinner. The dinner will be held for 50 of Centrepoint’s vulnerable 16-25 year-olds to celebrate Dans le Noir?’s 10th Anniversary and decade of successful charitable ventures. 50 homeless young … [Read more...]
IHL appoints chief investment officer
International Hotel Group Limited (IHL) has appointed Jon Colley as Chief Investment Officer. Colley has a strong financial background spanning 20 years. He brings particular expertise in hospitality, having most recently been Development Director with Hilton Worldwide for over five years, where he was responsible for deal sourcing, contract negotiations and development of … [Read more...]