M&A activity [big deals/small deals]

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Nightclub operator Luminar decides to ditch entertainment division

Chicago Rock CaféNightclub operator Luminar has stated its entertainment division, which contains Chicago Rock Café and Jumpin Jaks, does not form part of its long-term future.
Posted: 19 May 2006 | 12:45

News in brief

News includes: QHotels in bid for Ashford International; Clarke's offers choice; Young's to end brewing in London?
Posted: 19 May 2006 | 12:44

Noble House in sale talks

Noble House Leisure, the owner of restaurant brands Jim Thompson's and Yellow River Café, is in advanced talks over the sale of the business, according to senior sources.
Posted: 19 May 2006 | 12:15

De Vere Group remains tight-lipped over possible takeover bid

De Vere Group logoDe Vere Group has announced “satisfactory” results for the first half of 2006 today, but remained tight-lipped on a third-party approach to buy the company.
Posted: 17 May 2006 | 14:49

Marriott to open a further 50 UK hotels... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Benjys sued by former franchisee; Enodis rejects hostile takeover; Ducasse to plan menus out of this world; new bidder for De Vere and more....
Posted: 15 May 2006 | 14:46

Pub and hotel company Honeycombe Leisure ends talks with third-party over bid

Pub and hotel company Honeycombe Leisure has terminated discussions with a third-party about a bid for the company.
Posted: 15 May 2006 | 14:26

Center Parcs leaves London Stock Exchange as part of takeover

Leisure village operator Center Parcs has today completed its planned de-listing from the London Stock Market, after its purchase by a private equity group.
Posted: 15 May 2006 | 14:26

Mitchells & Butlers to ditch Beefeater and Brewers Faye

M&B logoPub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) plans to axe the Beefeater and Brewers Faye brands if it becomes the new owner.
Posted: 12 May 2006 | 11:01

Dubai takes lead in Arab hotel expansion efforts

This year's Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai was a hotbed of industry news. James Garner and Emily Manson were there
Posted: 11 May 2006 | 00:00

Marylebone Warwick Balfour group sells Park Lane hotel in London for £105m

Marriott Park Lane hotelMarylebone Warwick Balfour Group (MWB) has sold the Marriott Park Lane hotel to a private Middle Eastern investor for £105m.
Posted: 10 May 2006 | 11:34

Tchenguiz shortlisted to buy former Spirit Group pubs ... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: £12m refurb planned for Edinburgh’s George hotel; Tchenguiz drops offer for M&B; Macdonald Hotels settles out of court and more...
Posted: 08 May 2006 | 11:18

Robert Tchenguiz abandons attempt to buy pub group Mitchells & Butlers

M&B logoProperty investor Robert Tchenguiz has thrown in the towel in his high-profile battle to take over managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
Posted: 08 May 2006 | 11:17

EasyHotel announces £220m franchise deal for 38 new properties

Budget hotel group EasyHotel has signed a master franchise agreement that will see it expand across the Middle East, North Africa, India and Pakistan.
Posted: 04 May 2006 | 00:00

Starwood lines up for De Vere

Starwood Capital, the private equity company set up by the founder of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, is the latest name to be linked to a potential takeover of De Vere Hotels and Resorts.
Posted: 04 May 2006 | 00:00

Starwood joins the hunt for De Vere... For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Pizza chain threatened by legal action; Plan for history theme parks; Scotland to ban drinking in parks and more...
Posted: 02 May 2006 | 11:10

Aramark chief executive to lead management buy-out of the contract caterer

Aramark logoAramark chief executive Joseph Neubauer is leading a $5.8b (£3.2b) buy-out of the American caterer.
Posted: 02 May 2006 | 10:38

Lindley Catering acquires Heathcotes Outside

Lindley Catering and Heathcotes Outside have merged to create a sports stadium and events catering specialist with a turnover of £40m.
Posted: 02 May 2006 | 10:22

Mitchells & Butlers tempted by Whitbread's Brewers Fayre and Beefeater

Pub company Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) today had its sights set on the 250 Brewers Fayre and Beefeater pub restaurants put up for sale by Whitbread.
Posted: 28 April 2006 | 13:01

Fairmont takeover bid held up by court... and other international hotel news

Essential news from around the world, including: Raffles opens first Chinese hotel; Radisson SAS to open hotels in Russia; Mandarin Oriental in China takes on new GM; InterContinental to open new Crowne Plaza; Accor to expand into Romania; Hyatt names GM of the year...
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 11:36

Mystery bidder makes approach for Regent Inns

Walkabout barPub company Regent Inns has said it has received an approach, although no formal bid for the business has been made so far.
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 10:15

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