Major European hotel operator with hundreds of properties collapses into administration

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email A European hotel group with hundreds of properties has filed for insolvency in Germany. The Revo Hospitality Group, formerly the HR Group, filed for insolvency under self-administration at the Charlottenburg district…

Europe’s largest hotel operator goes bust

The group operates hotels under major international brands including Accor, Wyndham, Hilton, Marriott and IHG, as well as its own brands Vagabond Club, Hyperion and Aedenlife. In a statement, according to the Scottish Sun, the group said: “Around 140 companies belonging to the Revo Hospitality Group have filed for insolvency under their own management at…

Slingsby Gin owner to enter administration

The company was inspired by the the story of William Slingsby, who is said to have discovered the “unique properties” of natural spring water in Harrogate in 1571. Entrepreneurs Marcus Black and Mike Carthy founded the firm to “celebrate the spa town heritage”, according to the company’s website. Their Slingsby Gin products use water drawn…