SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is the second largest theme park operator in the U.S., with 10 theme parks operating in six metropolitan areas.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$2,300 M
Dec 2009
www.seaworldparksandentertainment.com
Press Release
Blackstone acquired Hilton in a public-to-private transaction in October 2007. Hilton is a leading global lodging company with nearly 3,500 hotels totaling over 575,000 rooms in 79 countries. Its family of brands includes ten industry-leading brands: Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Conrad, Homewood Suites, Home2, and Hilton Grand Vacations.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$26,900mm
Oct 2007
www.hilton.com
Tragus is one of the U.K.'s largest independent restaurant companies. Its brands includes Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Strada.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
£432 M
Dec 2006
www.tragusgroup.com
Press Release
Travelport owns Galileo, one of only four leading global travel distribution systems; Orbitz / Cheaptickets, online travel agents with a market-leading position in the air segment; and Gullivers Travel Associates.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$4,300 M
Aug 2006
www.travelport.com
Press Release
Center Parcs operates short-break holiday villages in the U.K. At its four villages, Center Parcs has over 3,300 villas and offers a range of indoor and outdoor sports and other leisure facilities.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
£1,099 M
May 2006
www.centerparcs.co.uk
Merlin Entertainments Group is the largest operator of visitor attractions in Europe and the second largest globally. Its operations include LEGOLAND, Madame Tussauds, EDF Energy London Eye, SEA LIFE, Dungeons, Gardaland and Alton Towers.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$2,500 M
Aug 2005
www.merlinentertainments.biz
Press Release
Cine-UK is a U.K.-based cinema company which operates multiplex screens under the brand name CineWorld.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$599 M
Oct 2004
www.cineworld.co.uk
Press Release
Extended Stay America is the largest operator of moderate-price extended-stay hotels in the U.S.
Travel & Leisure
Americas
$3,921 M
May 2004
Press Release
Spirit operated pubs in the U.K.
Travel & Leisure
Europe
$6,464 M
Nov 2003
Press Release