Pickled Walnut, the Birkenhead-based catering and events company, has attracted new investment in a deal which will lever ambitious, nationwide growth for the business. The investment will see the creation of an all-encompassing hospitality group including catering, new leisure contracts, and venue and event management. The new business also has plans for acquiring its own … [Read more...]
Independent hospitality businesses struggle with marketing
Results of a survey conducted with independent accommodation businesses, conducted by umi Digital, asked hotels, b&bs and guest houses how much of their annual turnover they were spending on marketing their business and what marketing channels they utilised. The results: 25% of the participants stated that they don’t understand what Google+ is two-thirds don’t have a … [Read more...]
Women 1st 2014 Conference: unlocking your potential
Women 1st, the initiative that aims to increase the number of women working in senior positions in hospitality and the wider tourism and visitor economy sector, will hold its third annual conference at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in London on 3 July 2014. ‘unlocking your potential’ The theme of this year’s conference, which is aimed at emerging female leaders and … [Read more...]
Dominvs Group acquires prime London Tower Bridge site for hotel
The former Tower Bridge Magistrates' Court and Police station 0.62 acre site in Tooley Street London, has been acquired by the London based Asset Management firm, Dominvs Group. The 46,000sq.ft Grade II listed property lends itself well to a number of alternative uses, the most appropriate being a luxury 150-200 unit Hotel scheme that will regenerate and reposition the site as … [Read more...]
Tregarthen’s Hotel, Scilly Isles – scenery, history, investment opportunity
Tregarthen’s Hotel on the Isles of Scilly has a reputation and history that is unrivalled in the region. And now that the hotel is up for sale with specialist property adviser Christie + Co, a new buyer can etch his or her name into the property’s unique history book. The 33-bedroom Tregarthen’s Hotel is set in a stunning location, overlooking the azure waters of St Mary’s … [Read more...]