Heron International, the property investment company, has sold Heron Plaza, its prime development site on Bishopsgate in the City of London, to UOL Group Limited (‘UOL’) for £97m. Heron Plaza will be UOL’s first major development in London. UOL is a leading real estate company in Singapore with a diversified portfolio of investment and development properties, hotels and … [Read more...]
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Millennium & Copthorne: disappointing first half 2014
M & C Group performance was disappointing in the first half of 2014, ascribed to a range of factors including geopolitical events unsettling the hospitality sector - especially in Asia - and the rapid appreciation of the pound sterling. Outlook Whilst it is too early to be certain about trading results for the full year, management is determined to meet expectations. … [Read more...]
Exponential growth for the Buell Group in 2014
With a range of further appointments, The Buell Group now stands out as the go to advisory and service resource for owners, operators, developers and investors in the global Hospitality and Leisure space. Roddy Watt, Chief Executive, The Buell Group commented: “With these recent appointments, The Buell Group is now even more firmly established at the heart of the … [Read more...]
Jean-Baptiste Laglace appointed GM, Belmond British Pullman
Belmond has announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Laglace as General Manager for UK luxury day train, Belmond British Pullman. Jean-Baptiste Laglace re-joins Belmond's Trains & River Cruises following a year as Regional Food and Beverage Director in Peru, responsible for the food and beverage in the company’s five hotels and Belmond Hiram Bingham train. Prior to … [Read more...]
Fuller’s, Marston’s and M&B: mixed results and prospects
Fuller’s, Marston’s and M&B: mixed results and prospects Three very different companies and three very different sets of results and progress reported on 24 July. The improving economy may be helping, though England’s sporting woes (football and cricket) are not – let’s hope Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games lift everyone’s spirits – and drinking … [Read more...]