MBS Intelligence

Category: Travel & Leisure

The MBS Group is delighted to present the 2025 edition of the Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index, produced in partnership

Around the MBS office, I have developed a bit of a reputation for being a self-professed ‘fan girl’. My allegiances vary, from the timeless ABBA

One of the things I enjoy most about being a headhunter is sitting down with inspiring leaders and hearing what I like to call their

Some years ago, I worked as a professional opera singer. At that time, touring formed a significant part of my career. I keenly remember one

I’m always fascinated by company origin stories: how the world’s most innovative brands are created, and how a founder’s vision is realised. The Dorchester Collection

The MBS Group is once again delighted to have partnered with WiHTL and DiR to publish the Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure

Latest News

Loungers CEO becomes minority investor in Bosco Pizzeria. Nick Collins, CEO of café bar operator Loungers, has become a minority investor in the Miles Johnson-founded business. The four-strong business is set to make its debut in Wales, with a site opening in Cardiff in September.
United Airlines reports strong international demand. United Airlines posted strong Q1 results, with a $387m profit and a 5.4% year-on-year revenue rise to $13.2bn. However, the airline plans to cut domestic passenger capacity by four percentage points in Q3 due to slowing demand.
Stonegate Group reports strong full year results. For the year ending 29 September 2024, the pub company saw revenue increase to £1.74bn compared to £1.71bn the previous year. Operator like-for-like sales increased 1.9% while revenue of £1.3bn came from drink.
Tim Hortons sees revenue increase in the UK. The Canadian quick service restaurant brand saw revenue to 31 December 2023 grow 19.8% to £105.3m. Pre-tax losses widened to £33.7m, from £12.7m the year before which the company said was due to government measures.
Everyman Cinemas sees revenue increase. The independent, premium cinema group saw group revenue rise 17.9% to £107.2m in the year to 2 January 2025, while adjusted EBITDA remained flat at £16.2m. Food and beverage spend per head increased 3.4% while its market share increased by 12.5% to 5.4%.
Travelodge to acquire 11 hotels across the UK. The hotel operator, which has more than 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has agreed to acquire 11 UK hotels. This is part of the company’s focus on rebranding opportunities as it seeks further growth across the UK and Spain.

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