On November 19, 2017, hospitality leader AccorHotels will be honouring everyday heroes – men and women such as emergency services, local charities, volunteer groups, ex-servicemen and women and community leaders – who work each day to serve their communities, by inviting them to almost 2,000 establishments around the world, including 151 hotels across the UK. From Aberdeen to … [Read more...]
Hollywood Bowl Invests £500,000 refurbishment of Bowlplex In Tunbridge Wells
The UK’s largest tenpin bowling operator, Hollywood Bowl Group, has invested £500,000 in the refurbishment and rebrand of Bowlplex in Tunbridge Wells, continuing the momentum of its extensive investment program. The revamped 24-lane centre officially relaunched as a Hollywood Bowl this week – just ahead of the busy festive trading period. The redesign includes a brand-new … [Read more...]
The Coral Room, a bar like no other in the heart of Bloomsbury
November 2017 will see the opening of the highly anticipated The Coral Room - set in the heart of Bloomsbury, the grand salon bar will reflect an exquisite country house transported to the city, with a secluded cigar terrace and stylish inimitable cocktail list. The vibrant new bar inspired by a ‘country-meets-city’ concept, evokes the collaborative Martin Brudnizki interior … [Read more...]
Bridgepoint to acquire master franchise of BURGER KING in UK and leading UK franchisee
Bridgepoint today confirmed it has reached an agreement with Burger King Europe GmbH (“BKE”), an affiliate of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”), to become the UK master franchisee of BURGER KING, with exclusive rights to the brand in the UK. It will simultaneously acquire Caspian UK Group, one of the UK’s largest BURGER KING franchisees with 74 restaurants. Terms of … [Read more...]
PRINCIPAL announces the opening of The Principal London
The latest addition to PRINCIPAL – a collection of exceptionally located hotels based in landmark buildings – will open in London in early 2018. The unveiling of the 334-room Principal London will transform the former Hotel Russell: a Grade II* listed building which occupies the eastern flank of Russell Square in Bloomsbury; restoring a glamorous, grande dame to its original … [Read more...]