Tag: leisure industry



Benson Elliot and Walton Street Capital Joint Venture Acquires €420 million Portfolio

Benson Elliot and Walton Street Capital Joint Venture Acquires €420 million Portfolio
Posted on 29 October, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Developments, Commercial Sales and Lets

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

Gym Chain poised to ‘Further disrupt the Leisure Industry’ after successful Funding Pitch

Posted on 14 January, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

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

QHotels Takes on Management of De Vere Hotel Portfolio

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Posted on 23 November, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Commercial Developments

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

Hotel Occupancy in Birmingham Reaches New High

Posted on 21 November, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

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

Future of Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin Secured by American Buyer

Posted on 24 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

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

Greene King Raises a Glass to Rising Sales

Posted on 7 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

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

UK Music Lovers to Boost the Economy for London’s Leisure Industry

Posted on 6 November, 2011 by Ryosuke Watanabe under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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