Chef-owner Dean Banks sees opportunity amidst hospitality’s hard times
Entrepreneurial chef patron Dean Banks is going into 2025 somewhat torn by the turbulent times gripping Scotland’s hospitality industry.
Will Glasgow now follow Edinburgh down the path towards a visitor levy?
GCC has already undertaken a pre-consultation with organisations including industry and trade unions, with a full public consultation to follow in the near future.Â
Six Nations Tournament promises long days, big rounds and national loyalties
Operators and brands are optimistic that the human tide filling pubs and bars to enjoy these high profile rugby matches will ‘lift all boats’.
Pub chain raises record £3.9million for Macmillan Cancer Support
This new one-year fundraising record follows Greene King's 12-year partnership with the charity cumulatively topping the £20 million mark last October.
Suntory Global Spirits takes charge of Laphroaig, Bowmore, Jim Beam and much more
This change was first flagged up in March 2024, when Edrington UK and Beam Suntory announced that they were to end their ‘25 years of successful partnership’.
Build up to BCB London begins with a roadshow that will visit Edinburgh
BCB London brand ambassador, Jack Sotti, and BCB director of education, Angus Winchester, have promised a ‘high-calibre’ line up of speakers.
Scottish hospitality business to share £124,891 of profit with its team
Annually, Manorview’s ‘Heartcount’ scheme sees it share 10% of net profits with everyone in its workforce who has been with the business for 12 months or more.
Signature group launches digital loyalty scheme with 25% discount
Once they are signed up, the new ‘Crave’ initiative will offer Signature’s regulars a pass to a range of discounts at its venues throughout 2025 and beyond.Â
Diageo wants to know – have you got what it takes to be World...
The international drinks giant has announced the opening of submissions for the 2025 edition of its World Class mixology competition.
Paul Green returns to take charge at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of...
Most recently, Green was head chef at the Driftwood Hotel in Cornwall and before that he was head chef at the five red starred Torridon Hotel in the Scottish Highlands.
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