Jurys Inn, the leading UK and Irish hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Shaw as its new Head of Development for the Group. Andrew joins Jurys Inn with approaching 30 years of hotel consultancy, brokerage and development experience. He joins Jurys Inn from IHG where he led the UK and Ireland development team and was tasked with growing further … [Read more...]
Northants based multiple operator, Dan Fisher, takes on third Star site
Multiple operator, Dan Fisher, has taken on his third pub with Star Pubs & Bars, Fridays in Daventry, bringing his Manchester and Northants based estate to nine. Located on the high street in Daventry’s new conservation area, the pub is to be renamed The Lion, a nod to the name it had in the 1930s, The Lion and the Lamb. Fisher and Star Pubs & Bars are jointly … [Read more...]
Travelodge comes to Welwyn Garden City
The opening of Welwyn Garden City Travelodge marks the start of further expansion in Herefordshire, as the budget hotel chain also announces today that it wants to nearly double its portfolio across the region. This expansion investment represents an investment of around £50 million and will create approximately 200 new jobs. Locations include: Hertford/Ware, … [Read more...]
New Aloft Hotel ‘tops out’ at TECA site
The 150-bedroom Aloft Hotel - part of the new AECC project which includes The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) - has “topped out” now that the structure has been completed. The hotel, located just north of the Hilton Hotel that adjoins TECA, will be the first building in Phase 2 of the AECC masterplan at Bucksburn. The multi-million pound project, which is being delivered … [Read more...]
Buzzworks takes ownership of Second Venue in the east
One of Scotland’s leading hospitality businesses, Buzzworks Holdings, has confirmed the purchase of The Bridge Inn in Linlithgow. Buzzworks is set to launch its first venture in the East of Scotland when Scotts bar and restaurant at Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry opens in September, and the purchase of the Bridge Inn further demonstrates the group’s commitment to … [Read more...]