Compass group returns forte name to family

d the Forte business name to the Forte family.

Compass returned the name as a gift following the sale of the Forte hotel portfolio.

Compass group chief executive Michael Bailey said: “Final details are still being arranged but this will include all trade mark registrations, together with domain names for use on the Internet, subject to the continuation of all agreed licences and pre-existing arrangements. We are delighted to continue to play our part in ensuring that the family is once again able to take on responsibility for the use of their name.”

There will be a transitional period during which time certain hotels using the Forte name will continue to do so.