A rare opportunity to acquire a corner site over three floors in the heart of London’s West End has been bought to the market by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The site, which has been traded as part of the Crazy Bear Group, is a distinctive venue which has been a members club for many years with a private bar and specialist Thai restaurant. The property is set … [Read more...]
Alison Pye joins St James’s Hotel & Club
St James’s Hotel & Club has appointed Alison Pye as Director of Sales and Marketing at its boutique property in London. With a London-centric pedigree, Alison has 20 years of industry experience and expertise, having worked at some of London’s best-known and well-respected establishments. Recent posts include the luxury boutique properties, Gore Hotel and The Pelham in … [Read more...]
Compass: another good year
Compass has released its results for the year ended 30September 2014 with Richard Cousins, Group Chief Executive, saying: “Compass has had another good year, with strong growth in North America and Fast Growing & Emerging and further improvement in Europe & Japan. This, combined with our ongoing focus on efficiencies, has enabled us to continue to improve margins. We … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants UK and RFU renew Twickenham Stadium contract
The Rugby Football Union and Levy Restaurants UK, the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland are renewing the contracts to continue their joint venture, Twickenham Experience Ltd (TEL). The partnership provides all match day catering, hospitality and bar services, as well as non-match day catering, conference and event management at … [Read more...]
Choice Hotels European Hotelier Survey reveals sector confidence
Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands, has revealed the positive findings of its fourth annual “European Hotelier Pulse-Check”, which assesses its hoteliers’ 2015 business imperatives and industry trends. Key findings include: 55% believe the hotel sector will realise sustained upturn 68% believe room rates will continue to … [Read more...]