leisure opportunities


Daily news & jobs: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Increase for bar/eateries M&As


New research from accounting firm BDO has forecast a “sig- nificant increase” in merger and acquisition (M&A) activ- ity for the bar and restaurant sector throughout 2012. Te company’s Restaurants


and Bars Report has predicted that a combination of private equity interest and banks sell- ing repossessed assets will fuel the growth in such deals over the coming 12 months. “Triving chains” looking


to “cash in” is also seen as a reason for the increase, with brands such as Pizza Express; Yo! Sushi; Côte; and Giraffe among those expected to change hands. Meanwhile, other predictions outlined in the


“Triving chains” are set to fuel M&A growth next year by “cashing in”


BDO research include an increase in calorie and alcohol information on menus; a growth


in ‘pop up’ and mobile units; and greater use of technology such as free wi-fi and the use of targeted promotions through mobile devices. More details: http://lei.sr?a=c2u1l (PDF)


Survey: Britons continue to eat and drink out


New research carried out by Deloitte and BDRC Continental has found that UK con- sumers are continuing to eat and drink out, despite ongoing concerns on the economy. According to the Taste of the Nation survey, the number of adults going out to eat or drink


at pubs, restaurants or other venues increased by 12 per cent over the last six months. Te growth has been fuelled by the 18-to-34-


year-old consumer group and “frequent users” who go out at least twice a week, which mainly comprises males going out for a drink.


‘Extensive interest’ in Olympic sites


Private sector organisations have shown “extensive interest” in two of the first devel- opment opportunities for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following the 2012 Games. Firms had until 5 December to show inter-


est in the Press Centre and Broadcast Centre, along with the Chobham Manor project, by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC). Te OPLC said that 12 “high-profile” devel-


opers came forward with a view to becoming its partner on the 800-home Chobham Manor neighbourhood. A further 10 have expressed interest in becoming the “significant tenants” of the Press Centre and Broadcast Centre, with a shortlist to be drawn up in early 2012 OPLC chief executive Andrew Altman said:


“Our plans for the Olympic Park are more advanced than any other Olympic host city and we will continue this pace by appointing


24 Chobham Manor will feature 800 homes post-Games


tenants and a development partner before the 2012 Games have even started.” Operators for venues such as the Aquatics


Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit are to be appointed shortly, while a new Olympic Stadium bidding process is also planned.


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


ADDRESS BOOK n Arts & Business +44 (0)20 7378 8143


www.aandb.org.uk n ALVA +44 (0)20 7222 1728


www.alva.org.uk n Arts Council +44 (0)20 7333 0100


www.artscouncil.org.uk n ASVA +44 (0)1786 475152


www.asva.co.uk n BALPPA +44 (0)20 7403 4455


www.balppa.org n BHA +44 (0)845 880 7744


www.bha-online.org.uk n BICM +44 (0)845 217 1811


www.bicm.co.uk n BiSL +44 (0)20 8780 2377


www.bisl.org n CCPR +44 (0)20 7976 3900


www.ccpr.org.uk n CMAE +44 (0)1334 460 850


www.cmaeurope.org n Countryside Agency +44 (0)1242 521381


www.countryside.gov.uk n CPRE +44 (0)20 7981 2800


www.cpre.org.uk n English Heritage +44 (0)870 333 1181


www.english-heritage.org.uk n FSPA +44 (0)2476 414999


www.sportsandplay.com n FIA +44 (0)20 7420 8560


www.fia.org.uk n HHA +44 (0)20 7259 5688


www.hha.org.uk n IAAPA +1 703 836 4800


www.iaapa.org n IEAP +44 (0)1403 265 988


www.ieap.co.uk n Institute of Hospitality +44 (0)20 8661 4900


www.instituteofospitality.org.uk n ISPAL +44 (0)845 603 8734


www.ispal.org.uk n LPF +44 (0)1462 471932


www.leisureprop.com n LMCA +44 (0)1278 436910


www.lmca.info n MLA +44 (0)20 7273 1444


www.mla.gov.uk n NPFA +44 (0)20 7833 5360


www.playing-fields.com n People 1st +44 (0)870 060 2550


www.people1st.co.uk n REPs +44 (0)20 8686 6464


www.exerciseregister.org n SAPCA +44 (0)24 7641 6316


www.sapca.org.uk n Sports Aid +44 (0)20 7273 1975


www.sportsaid.org.uk n Sport England +44 (0)8458 508 508


www.sportengland.org n Springboard +44 (0)20 7497 8654


www.springboarduk.org.uk n SkillsActive +44 (0)20 7632 2000


www.skillsactive.com n Tourism Management Institute +44 (0)1926 641506


www.tmi.org.uk n Tourism Society +44 (0)20 8661 4636


www.tourismsociety.org n VisitBritain +44 (0)20 7578 1000


www.visitbritain.com n World Leisure +1 250 497 6578 www.worldleisure.org


Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2011


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24