Foodco has announced the appointment of Lisa Brook as its UK General Manager. The global company has more than 420 fresh food and coffee retail outlets worldwide, with 58 in the UK. Lisa will be predominately based at the UK head office in Cambridge. In her new position, Lisa has been appointed to increase market share, sales and profitability through Foodco’s network of … [Read more...]
Aquae Sulis on market in busy Bath
Bath hospitality specialist Simon Wells from Colliers International has brought the landmark Aquae Sulis B&B to market, having sold the Ayrlington, Kennard and Griffin in 2014. Aquae Sulis is a distinctive 14-bedroom Edwardian property on Newbridge Road which is on the market at £1.6m freehold. The West-based hospitality specialist said: “Aquae Sulis is furbished in … [Read more...]
Dermot King, MD of Butlin’s to Cut Tourism VAT Campaign
Dermot King, Managing Director of Butlin’s will take up the role of Chairman of the Cut Tourism VAT Campaign on behalf of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) with immediate effect. In his new role, Dermot King will join the BHA Board of Directors, working with BHA Chairman Nick Varney, Chief Executive Officer Ufi Ibrahim and the Cut Tourism VAT campaign team. The … [Read more...]
onefinestay announces $40m growth financing and key senior hires
onefinestay, the pioneering hospitality business that offers guests the opportunity to experience handmade hospitality in the finest homes, has announced growth financing and key hires to its leadership team. From opening with six homes, onefinestay’s portfolio across London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles is now six times bigger than the combined inventory of The Ritz, The … [Read more...]
Arrival of Innovation Pubs
Two former colleagues who worked together at Mitchells & Butler and Whitbread have joined forces to start their new pub company. Innovation Pubs, run by Anthony Mitchell and Edward Willson, have purchased their first two pubs and are looking at further sites with the aim of operating up to eight pubs by the end of 2016. Their first two pubs have been purchased from the … [Read more...]