Hospitality businesses need support to deal with coronavirus threat
Hotel occupancy dropped 15% and eating out down 7%, trade group says
New immigration system ‘biggest threat’ to Scottish hospitality industry
Plans for a post-Brexit points-based immigration system unveiled by the UK Government on February 19 “totally disregard” the skills and importance of those working in the Scottish hospitality sector, a tourism chief has claimed
Mixed views on short-term lets
Competition concerns balanced by claims of increased footfall
A charitable spirit for bushfire causes
Fundraisers were held in the trade throughout January
Tennent’s turns on the Light
Brewer launches low-calorie, lower ABV, gluten-free beer
Draft Scottish budget welcomed by trade groups
The Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2020-2021 has been welcomed by trade groups
Local rates vote welcomed
Trade groups have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to retain the Uniform Business Rate and not give councils the power to set their own rates
3 Session Street to launch meals initiative for homeless community
Dundee bar pays it forward
J D Wetherspoons marks Brexit Day with ‘Let’s stay friends’ drinks promotion
J D Wetherspoon has announced it will reduce the price of a selection of drinks by approximately 60p from Brexit Day (January 31)
Scottish pubs had a merry Christmas
Scottish pubs had a merry Christmas last month, with three quarters of premises reporting significant growth when compared to the 2018 festive season
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