UK Bartenders’ Guild invites national cocktail competition entries
Entries close on August 12th, the final is in London on September 9th, and the winner will go to the IBA World Cocktail Competition finals in Madeira in October.
Claire comes back to Cameron House as part of revamped top team
Meir’s arrival follows the recent appointment of Gary Rice as director of operations and Claire McIntosh as general manager at Cameron House.
Kids can eat free at all the Highland Coast Hotels this summer
The group has introduced the free menu for kids aged up to eight-years-old at each of its seven hotels around the North Coast 500 tourist trail.
Crerar paves the way for the next generation of hospitality stars
Crerar has given 18 candidates, aged 16 to 24, the opportunity to complete a two-year course leading up to a SCQF Level 8 qualification.
Franck Bruyère takes the helm of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust
Bruyère will replace Bob Downie when he retires after 26 years in charge of the maritime attraction Britannia, and its sister-ship, the luxury floating hotel Fingal.
Buzzworks gears up for the golf with staff training masterclasses
With an anticipated influx of 300,000 guests to the region, the group sees The Open as a chance to serve up a ‘top-tier experience’ to visitors from near and far.
New report predicts that the future of socialising will be ‘high and dry’
Alcohol is not the only mood-altering substance in the world – and UK businesses can't ignore the growing popularity of ‘psychotropic’ relaxation.
Revived Seaton House to be led by golf hospitality veteran Michael Davern
The hotel’s operator, Valor Hospitality Partners, confirmed Davern’s appointment ahead of the property’s restoration and reopening, scheduled for early 2025.
Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland comes to Glasgow
The AHS/HANE training is described as a ‘leading route for young adults’ to start careers in the hospitality industry.
Japanese whisky swipes Scotland’s crown
Scotch whisky has suffered a shock defeat in a blind tasting hosted by Fever-Tree, with Japanese whiskies coming out on top.
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