In a joint venture between private equity real estate fund managers, UK-based Benson Elliot and US-based Walton Street Capital, L.L.C., along with a partnership with Algonquin SA, a pan-European hotel portfolio valued at €420 million has been... Read More
January is often cited as the “boom period” for Britain’s fast growing gyms sector, with thousands of consumers nationwide using the turn of the New Year to fulfil their fitness resolutions by signing up for memberships at their local... Read More
A rapidly expanding leisure group has added six former De Vere hotels to its existing national management portfolio of 21 four-star sites. QHotels — which runs the Art Deco Grade II listed The Queens in Leeds and Manchester's iconic The Midland —... Read More
As Birmingham becomes increasingly relevant in Britain’s business economy, more and more business leaders are descending on the city to seek investment opportunities and expansion options. This, combined with a boom in tourism figures, has seen hotel... Read More
Hotel operator Malmaison has been purchased by an American venture capital firm for a rumoured £180 million which is expected to go a long way in paying off debts accrued by parent company MWB Group Holdings. KSL Capital Partners, from Colorado, is now... Read More
The leisure industry suffered greatly during the recession, with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) frequently raising concerns about the number of pub closures in the UK. Combined with rising taxes on alcohol, and the current proposals to introduce a 45 pence... Read More
London’s major music event, Camden Crawl has been running since 1995, and following its success this year, the tickets for next year’s event have already been released this week. The event will take place during May Bank Holiday Weekend (from 4th – 6th... Read More
