Investment
Charlie McVeigh: Trend for experiential venues may not be as 'durable' as expected
Hospitality sector investor Charlie McVeigh has said the trend for experiential venues is “not going to be as durable” as expected.
McWin acquires majority stake in Big Mamma Group
Private equity firm McWin has taken a majority stake in Italian restaurant group Big Mamma, in a deal that values the company at €270m (£233m).
Viewpoint: What’s whetting investors’ appetites?
Junkyard Golf Club to open biggest site yet after £2.7m investment
Investindustrial becomes majority shareholder of Eataly
NQ64 receives seven-figure investment from ThinCats
How to prepare your business for external investment
Looking after your data, a fresh brand and the ability to grow into a multi-site business[...]
Number of private equity deals in leisure sector doubles in one year
The number of UK private equity deals in the leisure sector has more than doubled in[...]
UK hotel transactions surpass £1.5b in first quarter of 2022
UK hotel transaction volumes have exceeded £1.5b in the first four months of 2022, property consultancy[...]
Several rural pubs rescued with government levelling up funds
Several endangered pubs in rural communities across England will be put into the hands of locals[...]
How to make your hospitality business more attractive to investors
A promising business idea with a strong brand identity and a long-term plan will all help lure in an investor, says Julia Weeks."
Finding finance in a post-Brexit, post-Covid landscape
The combination of Brexit and the pandemic has led to a market where there are opportunities for those who can find the funds.
How to make the most of unused land
From selling entire resorts to offloading underperforming facilities, Paul Smith explains how hotel and leisure operators can better utilise land to boost revenue.
Distressed assets: the savvy investors finding opportunity in loss
The pandemic has caused chaos in the hospitality industry, but savvy operators may be looking to[...]
Viewpoint: Now's the time to invest in hotel rooms, says Julian Troup
The hotel property market is booming with new investors targeting the staycation crowd, says Julian Troup.
Forward buying hotel rooms: an investor’s dream or risky business?
Forward buying, or investing in hotel rooms with a view to reaping the revenue, sounds enticing,[...]
Use lockdown to push your business forward, says Michael Wignall
Operators must use the coronavirus lockdown to push their business forward and invest in the future,[...]
Money talks: Hospitality investors on which businesses will survive the crisis
While restaurants are largely in hibernation, the industry’s investors are busy protecting their assets, seeking out new opportunities and finding innovative ways to grow turnover. Chris Gamm spoke to four of them about the challenges and opportunities ahead"
Leonardo Royal London City unveils first look at £11.5m renovation
Leonardo Hotels has released images showcasing an extensive refurbishment of its Leonardo Royal London City hotel, one of the three Leonardo Royal central London properties to be added to the Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland portfolio in[...]
UK tops list of European hotel transactions in 2019
The UK accounted for nearly one quarter of all European hotel transactions achieved in 2019.
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