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Scottish chef trio are on AA Chef’s Chef of the Year shortlist

Fellow AA Rosette holders vote to recognise the peer they believe has made the biggest impact on the industry over the past year

Grand Central’s guest service manager Gastasab wins Acorn Award

Gastasab developed and launched the hotel’s Quiet Arrival Experience – an initiative designed to support neurodiverse guests
Burnham

Burnham’s VAT cut promise earns him hospitality backing

Anticipated Labour Party leadership challenger Andy Burnham has stated that, in power, he would cut the VAT rate from 20% to 10%

There are strict rules on what gambling pubs can and can’t host

A guide to what is permitted in pubs under the Gambling Act 2005 – failure to comply with the rules can result in prosecution

Global events impose extra costs and reduced spend on hospitality

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to a survey conducted by the SLTA reported that their turnover was down from last year

Nico Simeone’s new restaurant Lennox opens in Glasgow’s west end

Lennox marks a new chapter for Simeone, moving away from the tasting-menu format upon which ‘Six By Nico’ was built

Neighbourgood to open in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens 

The ‘Neighbourgood Gardens’ market will feature Scottish food and drink traders and live music from 23 July to the 31 August
Crerar

Paddy Crerar presented with The Industry Award by HIT Scotland

Crerar was recognised for his commitment to supporting people, businesses and the wider hospitality industry
SLTN Serves

Scotland’s bartenders dazzle at SLTN Serves competition final

Entrants to this year’s competition were tasked with submitting a drink inspired by a favourite hospitality memory

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