Lionel Assant, European head of private equity at Blackstone, said: “We are long-term believers in the UK and are delighted to invest meaningful capital, despite recent uncertainty, to support the recovery of a COVID-impacted industry, and wider local economies.
US investment company Blackstone previously invested in Center Parcs UK and currently owns Merlin, which has grown to become the second-largest operator of visitor attractions and theme parks globally. Haven is the largest UK caravan operator with 38 holiday parks and 2.5 million visitors a year. Dad's heart would have been broken by troll's hate says Cpt Tom's daughter.Experts say UK beach trips could restart soon - but no holidays abroad.The company employs over 16,000 team members, hosting 25,000 holiday-home owners, and attracts 4.5 million guests to 56 sites across the UK every year. The Harris, Cook and Allen families, who founded Bourne Leisure, are co-investing alongside Blackstone Capital Partners and Blackstone Real Estate Partners and will together hold a significant minority stake in the business. A US investment firm is set to acquire the parent company of Haven Holidays, Butlin's and Warner Leisure Hotels, it has been announced.Īmerican investment company Blackstone has agreed to acquire Bourne Leisure, the parent company of popular holiday park resorts and hotels.