Phoenix House in Vauxhall [Photo from Whitbread plc]Construction work has begun to convert Phoenix House in Vauxhall, London into a 180-bedroom Premier Inn hotel – just eight months after parent company Whitbread agreed terms on a lease for the site.The high-profile location opposite Vauxhall underground station was acquired by Whitbread as part of its London expansion programme for Premier Inn.In an innovative arrangement, Whitbread agreed to lease the 10-storey 7,469 sqm former office building from Lambet ...

Core Insights - EXL has renewed its collaboration with Whitbread, focusing on a data-driven approach to transform Whitbread's finance and accounting operations [1][2] - The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive business value through a comprehensive financial service suite [2][3] - EXL's services will help Whitbread improve financial agility, standardize processes, and reduce operating expenses [3][4] Company Overview - EXL is a global data and AI company that provides services to reinvent business models and drive growth across various industries, including hospitality [6] - The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, employing approximately 61,000 people worldwide [6] Partnership Details - The renewed collaboration is a three-year agreement aimed at delivering data-driven financial services and optimizing financial operations [2][3] - EXL will assist Whitbread in updating legacy process flows through the implementation of analytical tools and automation [4] - The partnership emphasizes a long-term, collaborative relationship to ensure continuous and efficient operation of core processes [3][4]