Punch Taverns appoints new chairman
Punch Taverns has appointed URENCO audit committee director and chairman Stephen Billingham as its new chairman following the group’s proposed de-merger of Spirit in September.
Punch Taverns has appointed URENCO audit committee director and chairman Stephen Billingham as its new chairman following the group’s proposed de-merger of Spirit in September.
Menzies Hotels has appointed Tracey Ractliffe its new sales director as it begins an extensive refurbishment across its estate, including its events and conferencing spaces.
A decision by Camden Council to block the proposed redevelopment of Saatchi & Saatchi’s HQ in London’s West End could be overruled by the Mayor of London, who has argued that the district’s development is important for the wider London economy.
Hotels in the UK have been through a volatile six months, and although revenue is likely to continue growing the landscape ahead will be challenging, said PricewaterhouseCooper (PxC) in its latest report.
The French hotel chain Sofitel this month officially launched its new luxury Legend brand, which forms part of plans to expand its reach in the UK and internationally.
Strong food sales at pub operator and brewer Greene King helped deliver the group record sales and profit last year.