Legendary music legend Tom Jones has pipped Robbie Williams by just one vote in a new poll to find which British Pop / Rock star people would most like to have a pint with at the Great British Beer Festival. But who would be your choice? The survey, commissioned by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), followed recent news that Katy Perry greeted crowds on tour with a pint of … [Read more...]
SSP posts 3.5% rise in quarterly sales
SSP Group, the leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has issued an interim management statement covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2014. Current Trading Update On a constant currency basis, total Group sales for the period from 1 April 2014 to 30 June 2014 increased by 3.5%, with like-for-like sales growth of 3.3%, compared … [Read more...]
Marathon Asset Management acquires 11 QMH UK hotels
Eleven QMH UK hotels, operating under the Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Best Western PLUS brands have been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Marathon Asset Management. The hotels, brought to the market by specialist hotel property adviser Christie + Co in February, were acquired by Marathon following a highly competitive sales process. The nationwide portfolio consists of … [Read more...]
SUBWAY appoints Area Development Manager
SUBWAY has announced the appointment of a new Area Development Manager in the UK and Ireland. Greg Madigan – who officially started in the role this week – has over a decade of experience with the SUBWAY® brand, and takes over the responsibility of developing the brand in the UK and Ireland, working with a team of Development Agents across the territory. Born and raised in … [Read more...]
Distinctive design for Albert’s Worsley
Architects and Interior Designers, Fasciato Architects, worked with the owners of the Albert’s Restaurant & Bar chain for their latest venue, Albert’s Restaurant & Bar in Worsley, Manchester, building on the reputation of previous projects at Albert’s Didsbury and Albert’s Shed in Manchester city centre. The original building was vacant and disused when the clients … [Read more...]