Roger Myers: in July, The Pelican Group was acquired by Whitbread
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Roger Myers, is a self-made entrepreneur and creator of the Pelican Group, a restaurant chain. Pelican was recently acquired by Whitbread, a leisure company, for 133 million pounds sterling. Roger Myers will remain to manage Pelican, which is proposed to expand to 300 outlets nationwide during the next five years. Myers original concept for Cafe Rouge, the Pelican Group's brand, was to retain a neighbourhood feel, and this was achieved by planning their expansion programme.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1996
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Family circle
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Family entertainment centres (FECs) are a new concept in the UK, and have been interpreted in different ways by different sectors of the leisure industry. Leading leisure concerns such as First Leisure and Rank are now opening tailor-made FECs, moving away from family attractions which are simply an addition to an existing facility. FECs are unlikely to be as popular in the UK as in the US, where there are fewer alternatives for family activities.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1996
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Guildford Spectrum
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The Guildford Spectrum municipal sports and leisure complex offers a wide range of attractions, including a leisure pool, and Olympic-sized ice rink, a sports arena and a health and fitness suite. Entrance charges are relatively low, and many promotions are offered. The only real problem with the complex is the poor standard of its catering and retailing operations.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1995
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