The Vineyard Group has appointed Sally Russell as the new General Manager of The Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester. Sally will oversee all strategic and operational management within the hotel. Sally has an extensive hospitality background having worked within The Vineyard Group previously, as Deputy General Manager and General Manager at The Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa … [Read more...]
Luxurious lodge retreat opens in Bath this August
A new and luxurious lodge retreat will be opening its doors to guests for the first time this August following a 10 month redevelopment of the former Newton Mill Holiday Park after a £4.5 million investment. Operated by Darwin Escapes and available for rent through industry experts Hoseasons, Bath Mill Lodge Retreat will offer guests the ultimate in luxurious self-catering … [Read more...]
Britvic solid Q3 in challenging conditions
Britvic has reported its quarter three trading performance for the twelve weeks to 5 July. Group revenue was £322.3m, an increase of 1.0% on last year. This represents a solid performance in challenging trading conditions, and compared to last year when Q3 reported revenue grew 5.3%(1). The company remains confident of delivering EBIT in the previously stated guidance range of … [Read more...]
£14 million Dragonfly Hotel Portfolio for sale
Colliers International’s Hotel Agency Team has been appointed by RBS to dispose of the Dragonfly Hotel portfolio, which comprises 317 rooms across five properties located throughout East Anglia. Offers of a full portfolio sale will be considered in addition to interest on a sub-group and individual basis. The hotels within the portfolio (together with guide prices) … [Read more...]
Deregulated lifestyles shape the future of foodservice in Britain
Sacla’ has unveiled a major new study into the key emerging trends and habits shaping eating out in the UK. Based on interviews with more than 2,000 nationally-representative pub and restaurant customers, the new report, Eating Out – Today and Tomorrow, explores the ever-evolving modern attitudes towards dining out. The report highlights 66% of all adults describe … [Read more...]