M&A activity [big deals/small deals]

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Chain hotels threatening existence of independents - 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: Wetherspoon report surge in demand for pub food; Flooded hotels to get tax breaks; Raw fish freezing law will “ruin” sushi...
Posted: 30 July 2007 | 10:59

RBS to sell Hilton portfolio for £1.1b

Hilton logoRoyal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) is reportedly poised to sell a £1.1b portfolio of mainly Hilton hotels to investor Jeremy Robson.
Posted: 30 July 2007 | 10:49

Gordon Ramsay to buy Devonshire House pub in Chiswick

Gordon RamsayGordon Ramsay is planning to buy the Devonshire House pub in London's Chiswick, which would be his third.
Posted: 24 July 2007 | 17:16

Greene King confirms it is in takeover talks with Loch Fyne

Greene King has confirmed that it is in exclusive discussions with Loch Fyne Restaurants with a view to acquire the chain of fish restaurants.
Posted: 20 July 2007 | 14:33

Robert Tchenguiz eyes up Malmaison and Hotel du Vin

Malmaison London Billionaire property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has requested a copy of the sale documents for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, currently being auctioned off by Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB).
Posted: 20 July 2007 | 09:00

Robert Tchenguiz close to Mitchells & Butlers deal

Robert Tchenguiz, through his investment vehicle R20, is on the verge of completing a £4.5b property joint venture with Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 14:30

IHG sells hotel in Montreal and other international hotel news

world newsEssential news from around the world, including: Marriott Hotel chef named Singapore’s Chef of the Year; KHI buys two Raffles hotels in Cambodia; Accor gains approval for joint venture with Pierre & Vacances
Posted: 18 July 2007 | 10:14

Opportunity to buy Whitbread has passed, says its chief executive

Alan Parker, chief executive of WhitbreadAlan Parker, chief executive of Whitbread, has mounted a robust defence of the company’s future claiming private equity has missed the opportunity to buy the hotel and coffee chain operator “on the cheap”.
Posted: 17 July 2007 | 15:51

Michelin starred Hare restaurant sold

The Hare, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Lambourn, Berkshire, has been sold by Colliers Robert Barry for approximately £725,000.
Posted: 17 July 2007 | 07:00

Loch Fyne Restaurants and Carluccio’s are takeover targets - 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: Loch Fyne Restaurants and Carluccio takeover targets; First bidder for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin steps forward; Chain of olde worlde teashops planned and more...
Posted: 16 July 2007 | 10:02

London and Birmingham Hilton owners add to portfolio

The owners of the Hilton hotels in London and Birmingham have invested £35.3m adding the hotel group’s Cardiff property to their portfolio.
Posted: 16 July 2007 | 07:00

Hotel du Vin and Malmaison put on the market for £700m

Oxford MalmaisonHotel du Vin and Malmaison will reportedly be put on the market for £700m today after Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB) opted to pursue an outright sale of its hotel business.
Posted: 13 July 2007 | 10:01

Capital Pub Company continues with acquisition strategy

David Bruce & Clive WatsonCapital Pub Company, the portfolio of 23 London pubs that floated on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) last month, is to continue its acquisition strategy in a bid to expand.
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 16:37

Marston's acquires brewer Ringwood in £19.2m deal

Marston's logoBrewer and pub operator Marston’s has expanded its brewing business with the £19.2m acquisition of southern brewer Ringwood.
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 13:00

£10b Hilton deal will not be the last

Hilton Gatwick By Daniel Thomas The £10b private-equity takeover of Hilton Hotels Corporation will not be the last major takeover deal seen in the hotel sector this...
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 11:00

Orient-Express tipped as next takeover target

Orient-Express Hotels logoOrient-Express Hotels has been tipped as the next hotel group to attract the interest of private equity.
Posted: 09 July 2007 | 12:00

Tchenguiz enters takeover battle for Little Chef

Vincent Tchenguiz, brother of prominent hospitality investor Robert Tchenguiz, has emerged as a potential bidder for troubled motorway restaurant chain Little Chef.
Posted: 09 July 2007 | 11:30

Barceló of Spain tipped to take on Paramount hotels

Lygon ArmsSpanish hotel group Barceló Hotels & Resorts is reportedly in advanced talks to take over the running of the Paramount Group of Hotels.
Posted: 06 July 2007 | 12:58

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceAh yes, the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of our rivals. It’s the perfect sentiment for Caterer’s annual awards bash...
Posted: 06 July 2007 | 12:16

Punch Taverns tie-up with drinks company Constellation Brands given the go ahead

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has given the green light to a tie-up between the UK’s largest pub company and the world’s largest wine merchant, Constellation Brands.
Posted: 05 July 2007 | 15:40

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