De Vere Venues signs first franchise


Hotel and meeting space operator, De Vere Venues, has signed its first franchise agreement with the Firoka Group, which will see the group add Heythrop Park to its venue portfolio.

Set within 440 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Heythrop Park provides meetings and events space for up to 250 delegates, with a range of training and lecture rooms and a conference theatre.

The venue offers 154 bedrooms, acres for teambuilding plus a golf course and on-site spa and fitness amenities.

“This further supports our commitment and growth strategy for De Vere Venues, with many more exciting franchise opportunities in the pipeline,” says Managing Director of Development at De Vere Venues, Darren Patt.

With 38 venues throughout the UK, De Vere incorporates a diverse portfolio of city based business centres, listed country houses and unique venues.