Monthly Archives: February 2014
Trade digs deep for the Ben
THE trade dug deep at this year’s Ben Dinner to raise around £90,000 for the charity.
More than 960 guests from across Scotland’s licensed trade...
Scholars awarded at HIT conference
Raymond Blanc keynote speaker at Emerging Talent event in Glasgow
By Dave Hunter
SUCCESS in the hospitality industry was the hot topic when renowned chef Raymond...
System targets genuine reviews
Operator will know which diner has submitted comments
THE Glasgow-based firm behind an online restaurant reservation service has launched a new website it says will...
No consensus on new fees regime
The current licence fees regime “could be improved” – but group set up to review system fails to reach consensus.
Visitor numbers up in the islands
Tourism injects £100 million into economies, survey finds
SCOTLAND’s northern islands are welcoming more visitors than ever before, according to a recent survey.
The Islands...
Cider category is a jack of all trades
Diverse sector appeals to a wide range of consumers, say drinks firms
THE cider category has taken the trade by storm over the past few...
Wholesalers gear up for the Games
Firms are preparing for what looks set to be a busy summer of trading
BIG events can often result in travel delays and tailbacks –...
Golf star swings by Linlithgow pub
DRINKERS in Linlithgow pub Platform 3 got a real treat earlier this month when golfer Stephen Gallacher popped in, fresh from retaining his title...
Pubs copyright action continues
Sky and the Premier League have pledged to continue pursuing Scottish publicans over copyright infringement.
Diageo launches £5m training programme
Diageo has launched a new youth training programme in Scotland, aimed at helping young, unemployed people into the workplace.