UK consumers spent less on leisure activities in Q1 2018 and adjusted their discretionary spending in order to prioritise essentials, according to the latest findings from the Leisure Consumer Q1 2018 report by Deloitte. Despite improving consumer confidence in the first quarter of 2018, the quarterly survey of more than 3,000 UK adults revealed the extent to which leisure … [Read more...]
Aston Villa bag Gold EFL Family Excellence 2018 Award
Aston Villa Football Club has been recognised by the English Football League (EFL) for its continued efforts to bring the very best matchday experience to its family-fan-base, by receiving the Family Excellence Gold award. The EFL Family Excellence award is an initiative rewarding clubs that deliver outstanding matchday experiences for families. On two occasions throughout … [Read more...]
Steaks are raised: Marco Pierre White launches new menu at Cadbury House
Diners at Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Bristol can now enjoy a host of exciting new dishes, as the restaurant unveils its brand new mouth-watering menu. Located at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill specialises in classic British dishes. The new menu uses Marco’s famous cooking … [Read more...]
AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
AccorHotels has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). The transaction implies a 14.9X 2019e EBITDA multiple before synergies (including transaction costs), and less than 10X pro forma 2019e EBITDA after run rate synergies and … [Read more...]
One of the cosiest pubs in Britain joins FTSE Big Boys
The Hand at Llanarmon is an ancient hostelry with all the attributes you’d expect – bags of character, a cosy, relaxing ambience and a warm welcome from your hosts, Jonathan and Jackie Greatorex. Thanks to the talents of Head Chef Grant Mulholland and his team, The Hand is renowned for award-winning food; an inventive marriage of country fare and sophisticated metropolitan … [Read more...]