A disgraceful betrayal of trust
Scottish Government ignored industry advice to make damaging tourist tax decision, writes UK Hospitality’s Willie Macleod
Retailers deserve moment in sun
THE burden imposed on the on-trade by the tidal wave of alcohol legislation introduced in recent years has been well-documented on the pages of...
Trade can rise to challenges ahead
AS the trade surveys its prospects at the start of another year, it’s hard to imagine that 2011 will amount to anything more than...
Operators must make the right call
Publicans shouldn’t hesitate to contact police in the event of violent incidents, writes licensing solicitor Stephen McGowan
I HAVE dealt with a few hearings recently...
The Wine Guy
These days expensive wines are sold for investment, not consumption – and that’s a shame, writes Guy Chatfield
THE Bordeaux region’s seemingly invincible status as...
A plan to keep spick and span
Maintaining the highest cleanliness standards in premises more important than ever, writes Hance McGhie
AS the UK’s hospitality industry fires up again after many months...
Licence fees could be next in line for change
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Hot on the heels of an SLTA survey which revealed that licensees see legislation as the single biggest threat to their...
Zero hours under the spotlight
Contracts can offer employers and employees flexibility if handled properly, writes employment lawyer David Hoey
SO-CALLED ‘zero hours contracts’ have been in the spotlight recently,...
Hospitality should embrace digital
Technology such as EPOS, online reservations and inventory systems are the future for the trade, writes Carl Reader
Go for business gold in 2012
THE comically-named ‘Hurricane Bawbag’ aside, pubs, restaurants and hotels did not have to contend with the kind of adverse weather at Christmas and New...