SUFC: The Future SUFC up for sale

[rootshall rambler]

Tone it down and move on gents please. @overseas shrimper and @rootshall rambler We’ve all got more than enough to be concerned about without turning on each other or arguing about whose halo is brightest.

Fair play. Noted.

 

[kentblues]

I wouldn't have thought we would actually own/run the hotel.

We would lease it to an investment fund for a pre-determined amount. That investment fund would form a company who 'run' the hotel, that company would then form a partnership with a chain to become a franchisee (Hilton/Marriot/Hyatt etc).

The actual running cost of the hotel wouldn't be important to the club at all I don't think. I could be very wrong in my understanding though.

Don't see why not. Going to be running all the other events and hospitality, events is a large part of Kinura Performance's offering, and its easy enough to put someone in to run the hotel and events side.

 

[tommy tucker]

They say know news is good news .But who ever said that has never delt with Ron From what i have heard on the radio today and from what i have read on hear .Things seem to be moveing in the right direction just very slowly . But the take over is worth waiting for i guess .

 

[Tampa Blue]

What happens to Ron’s sidekicks (directors) do they have to go as well??

Sidekicks LOL!!!

Ron treats them with the same level of disdain as he does the supporters.

Perhaps if you were personally owed hundreds of thousands you may have a slightly different view.

 

[cerbera45]

Its great hearing all the positive vibes , Myself the deal will be done next week , i was hopin today, God willing the 22k stadium with a hotel , it makes sense to me what with an international airport close by. that sooner its finalised the beTter for all concerned including RM. Also i think Kimura will be a truly good fit for us and the club will rise again , Also think we will in no time at all be filling a 22k stadium..

It's hardly ever used these days

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

There will be fans from northern club, might want to book hotel in the stadium for their away games, I am sure hotel will be fully booked 100% for club with big followings.

 

[Medway Blue]

There will be fans from northern club, might want to book hotel in the stadium for their away games, I am sure hotel will be fully booked 100% for club with big followings.

It's not just that. Its the ability to hold concerts, weddings and multiple-day events like conferences and conventions, etc. and keep the people attending them and more of their spending on site.

 

[tommy tucker]

It's not just that. Its the ability to hold concerts, weddings and multiple-day events like conferences and conventions, etc. and keep the people attending them and more of their spending on site.

Never mind a hotel its the last thing getting the sale over the line And rid us of ron is more important right now .

 

[Tony Allen]

I come on here every few days just to see if there are any developments - I am in awe of those of you who live locally and know your stuff on all this technical guff. Me - I just want to see a half decent team start next season so will continue to pop in from time to time.

I think it will be John and David Lloyd in tandem with the Kursaal Flyers and Eddie and the Hot Rods

 

[Sparte]

It's hardly ever used these days

It would make a great site for a new stadium!

 

[greyerfox]

I come on here every few days just to see if there are any developments - I am in awe of those of you who live locally and know your stuff on all this technical guff. Me - I just want to see a half decent team start next season so will continue to pop in from time to time.

I think it will be John and David Lloyd in tandem with the Kursaal Flyers and Eddie and the Hot Rods

No Gary Brooker?

 

[Blue Yonder]

No Gary Brooker?

or dr feelgood

 

[greyerfox]

or dr feelgood

Sorry, forgot to give an honourable mention to Robin Trower. Those days at the Shades, eh?

 

[kentblues]

It’s nice to see a few infrequent posters joining in….keep contributing, good to see !! :-)

 

[fudgebucket]

I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I’m intrigued what maths leads to £5m revenue from a 100 room hotel?

If we say the average price is £70/night, then £70 * 100 rooms * 365 days a year * 50% occupancy is £1.27m by my maths.

Maybe I’m underestimating the price of hotel rooms or expected occupancy but even with more ambitious estimates the hotel rooms alone don’t seem to come to that total.

Hotels Forecast 2023 - 2024: Growth in demand to stall across the UK

Growth in demand for UK hotel accommodation is expected to stall in 2024, with the pain likely to be shared equally across London and the regions.

www.pwc.co.uk

70.6% * 365 * £70 * 100 = £1.8m per annum.

 

[Fred]

It would make a great site for a new stadium!

I totally agree but that was never going to happen, unfortunately.

 

[Ealingshrimp]

Just so delighted/relieved that we might finally be looking at the sunny uplands for a change. I've been a supporter for 35 years odd and it's been so grim theses last few years. Up The Shrimpers.

 

[stewart]

Sorry, forgot to give an honourable mention to Robin Trower. Those days at the Shades, eh?

gosh i remember the Shades used to go there back in 65 / 66

 

[davewebbsbrain]

It's hardly ever used these days

Slowly increasing routes and pax. If Esken actually sell to someone who knows how to treat potential carriers then it could be back up to pre covid levels in no time. Flying from Southend is a real joy and so much more can be done

 

[Shrimper]

It's hardly ever used these days

You can thank Covid for that