Dalata Hotel Group has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Tara Towers Hotel in Dublin 4, for a consideration of €13.155 million. Completion of the acquisition is scheduled for January 2016. Tara Towers Hotel Dublin is a 3 star hotel located on the Merrion Road, Dublin 4 adjacent to the recently developed Elmpark Urban Campus. Facilities at the … [Read more...]
‘Brewing Green’ reports sector on track to meet environmental targets
The UK beer and pub industry has made even further progress in its efforts to tackle climate change and other environmental challenges, according to Brewing Green, the BBPA’s annual environment commitments report. Key achievements in this reporting year Brewers’ energy efficiency rose again, by 1.2 per cent in 2014. There has been an overall improvement of 11.6 per cent … [Read more...]
AccorHotels doubles size of ibis Styles network across UK
AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, has signed the ibis Styles Manchester Portland Street hotel. As a result, the brand has now doubled the number of rooms to 2,031 in 2015, across the UK and Ireland. Located in one of Manchester’s most sought after locations, overlooking Piccadilly Gardens, the 204 room hotel is an ideal base for … [Read more...]
British towns join casual dining openings boom
Nearly two in three British towns have seen their numbers of pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs rise or stay the same in the last year, the latest edition of the licensed trade’s Market Growth Monitor from AlixPartners and CGA Peach reveals. The exclusive research shows that of 236 British towns with more than 100 licensed premises, only 85 saw their stock fall in the year to … [Read more...]
Sager Group serviced apartment scheme at Islington Square
Sager Group, in association with Cain Hoy, have unveiled details of the 58,000 sqft Almeida Serviced Apartments scheme planned for Islington Square, which will provide 108 apartments and deliver one of the most luxurious and exclusive hospitality offerings in London. As part of the delivery of this scheme, Sager Group is about to recommence discussions with a leading … [Read more...]