Having reinforced the businesses position as the UK’s leading premier bar operator, and following the continued success of its £10 million pound investment in its Evolution programme for the Revolution brand, Inventive Leisure has that it will be changing its name to ‘The New Inventive Bar Company.’ The new name is designed to better reflect the high end transformation of … [Read more...]
Strictly SW7 – one night, three revered museums
Strictly SW7 returned last night following the overwhelming success of these events in 2011 and 2012. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the V&A all joined forces once again to host an exclusive dinner party at all three amazing venues. Guests from across the events and hospitality industry attended the showcase for one seriously entertaining … [Read more...]
Marriott International in Europe: 27,000 new rooms and 5 new brands in 4 years
Since 2010, Marriott International has opened or signed almost 27,000 new rooms and launched five brands in Europe; Autograph Collection, EDITION, AC Hotels by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy. The number of hotels signed annually in Europe has doubled since 2010 and Marriott worldwide had a record growth year in 2013, signing 67,000 rooms. These positive figures … [Read more...]
Byron: Paladin to invest, Gerry Ford joins Board
Paladin, the boutique private equity group specialising in branded consumer goods, has confirmed it is investing in Byron. Byron, the UK market leader in the premium hamburger category, was sold by the Gondola Group in November 2013 to Hutton Collins in a £100m transaction in which Paladin will invest £5m. As part of the investment, Gerry Ford, Founder and Chairman of Caffè … [Read more...]
BBC awards £25.5 million catering contract to Servest Group
Facilities management service provider Servest Group has won a three-year contract with the BBC to provide catering to 18 locations in the UK. Under the contract, which is worth £8.5 million a year and has a possible two-year extension, 300 staff will provide a full range of catering services for 14,000 of the broadcaster’s staff and their visitors. The contract, which … [Read more...]