Garvan O Doherty Group February 2013
Owned by Garvan O’ Doherty Commenced 1984 Active in hospitality and property sectors Asset locations in North West of Ireland Southern England North America Robust trading income from broad operating base Continual and diverse community involvement
1984 Founded by Garvan O’ Doherty. Purchased first licensed premises The Group had expanded its representation and was operating 6 industry leading venues ranging from: Quiet local public houses to the North West’s first Superpub. Affordable bistros to top class restaurants and nightclubs The Group’s portfolio had risen to First Hotel acquisition: The Trinity Movement from pub operations to hotels and Off licences. Fewer bars and increases in property base Robust trading and 70% blue chip rental incomes. New theatre acquisition. Operating History Timeline 2000 Geographical and Sectoral diversification Extensive Corporate Wide Rationalisation.
Corporate Plan 2013 – 2020 Clear understanding of GODG sector trends Highest standards of customer care Market leader in hospitality sector All assets delivering strong return on investment Significant cash balances post servicing of banking obligations
Hospitality Sector
Da Vinci’s Hotel operates under the Ramada franchise offering: 70 Spacious Ensuite Bedrooms Conference & Boardroom facilities 140 Seater Restaurant Award winning traditional Bar Contemporary Style Bar Modern Spirit Bar Da Vinci’s HotelCurrent Trading Operations
45 Spacious Ensuite Bedrooms 4 Conference & Boardroom facilities catering 500 people Wine Brasserie 140 Seater Restaurant Waterfoot HotelCurrent Trading Operations
Current Trading Operations Chill Off Licences The group own and maintain the Chill Off-Licence Chain. Presently we have five local outlets with plans for additions in the near future. Locations: Chill Da Vinci’s Chill Culmore Chill Hatmore Chill Whitehouse Chill Shantallow
The historic St Columb's Hall provides an auditorium that seats up to 1,000 people. Facilities Include: Cinema, Theatre, Concert Hall, Gallery & Bars Current Trading Operations Acquisition: Sept 2012
Future Development Plans
Future Trading Operations Da Vinci’s Phase V Sq Ft Mixed Use Facility Within Da Vinci’s Village Commencement July 13 Completion July 14 £ 6 Million
Future Trading Operations Waterfoot Phase II
Foyle Street Hotel PROPOSED £20 MILLION 50 BED BOUTIQUE HOTEL 1000 CAPACITY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE TWO THEMED BARS WINE BRASSERIE JAZZ CLUB HOTEL AND SPECIALITY RESTAURANTS ON HISTORIC CITY CENTRE SITE Future Trading Operations Foyle Street
£3 Million Spend 860 Capacity Theatre 200 Seater restaurant 200 seater Cinema / Live Music Venue 800 Capacity Nightclub
The Economy
NI Economic Outlook 12 December 2012 Published by PWC
UK Hospitality Outlook 12 December 2012 Published by PWC
People
Our Mission Who is our Customer ? What does the Customer value? What are our results? What is our plan?
Key Ingredient: People
250 employees in GODG. Requirement for dedicated trainer. Invested in Senior Manager Denise McLaughlin to champion GODG have delivered the programme to 60% of its Hotel employees to date. GODG always held customer service at the core of its ideals and saw World Host as an opportunity to fine tune and enhance the customer journey. World Host program being used as template to double training budget across GODG
As a result of this focus we have secured numbered awards over the years and most recently…… Da Vinci’s Hotel Derry recognised with a Silver award for outstanding quality by Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with 7,260 hotels. DA VINCI’S had the second highest quality scores for the brand as measured by the Hotel Group’s audit of the hotel in the areas of customer service, cleanliness and compliance with brand standards.
World Host Outputs Enhance service quality Reduce labour costs Increase productivity Promote teamwork Improve staff attitudes Enhance self awareness
GOD Group Aims Create cutting edge premises Offer exciting customer experiences Work with highly trained and motivated individuals Deliver high returns on business and for people