Pesto Restaurants, advised by Jenics, has sold its outlet on the Restaurant Terrace at Grosvenor’s Liverpool One scheme following an unsolicited approach by TGI Friday’s. The 5,785 sq ft restaurant, which was trading successfully for Pesto, will be completely refurbished and is expected to be one of eight new TGI units this year. High premium – ‘site securing payment’ The … [Read more...]
glh. launches free one-click BT Wi-Fi for hotel guests
glh, the London-based global hotel subsidiary of the Singapore-listed GuocoLeisure Group, has teamed up with BT Wi-Fi to launch its fast, free unlimited and one click to connect Wi-Fi service for all guests and visitors across glh. Properties. Thistle guests use 1 billion minutes of Wi-Fi in 2013 Demand for Wi-Fi in hotels is rising, with Thistle guests using over 1 … [Read more...]
Cameron and Hollande visit the Swan at Swinbrooke
French President Hollande was taken by PM David Cameron to the Swan at Swinbrook during his high profile visit last week – quite a ‘coup’ for the pub and the Cotswolds. Situated alongside the attractive Windrush River and very much at the heart of the local village community in Swinbrook, The Swan has a rich history associated with it. The Inn is owned by the Dowager … [Read more...]
The Bell ap-peals to Royals
Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall joined Kirsten and Julian Webb at The Bell Inn at Purleigh in Essex this week to view their community room and cinema. Pub is The Hub-inspired scheme The Royal couple arrived at lunchtime to meet staff and regulars from the 14th century village pub. They were there to see the Pub is The Hub-inspired … [Read more...]
IPO for Elior?
CITYA.M. reports that a stock market listing of Elior may be on the cards for 2014. Apparently banks have already been selected to handle an initial public offering by Charterhouse Capital Partners, the private equity group that owns 62.4% of Elior. The sale is thought to be valuing Elior at about £3.3 billion. … [Read more...]