Winter World Cup forcing operators to choose – ‘football’ or ‘festive’
The ‘glass-half-empty’ analysis is that a normal summer World Cup could have delivered a multi-million pound lifeline to the hospitality trade far earlier, without forcing a compromise with festive season bookings.Â
Publican family marks 50 years in Uphall
A family of West Lothian publicans have passed a major milestone as they celebrate 50 years at the helm of their pub.
New street security system switched on in Edinburgh
It is claimed that the City Operations Centre’s advanced analytic ability will ‘drastically’ help the Council and partners respond to emergencies and manage large-scale events like Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and August Festivals.
20 years of revelry at Bamboo
Glasgow nightclub Bamboo passed a major milestone at the weekend when it celebrated 20 years in business.
A drop of advice from Smirnoff
A new global campaign encouraging people to drink responsibly during the holidays – while also enjoying the best of the season’s festivities – has been launched by Diageo and its world-leading vodka brand, Smirnoff.
Every Scottish city needs a night time industries champion
Cities across Scotland should have their own representative advising the local authority on the night-time economy.
Highland hotels and Uni offer ‘First Steps into Hospitality’
The course will give students the opportunity to interact with a number of Highland businesses, including Mackay’s Hotel, Linds House, Skibo Castle, Glenmorangie House and the Highland Coast Hotels collection.
Transatlantic visitors are choosing Scotland first
As Scotland’s Tourism Industry Conference 2022 in Edinburgh got under way, presenter Jennifer Reoch proposed that the audience play a drinking game, and reach for their hidden hipflasks every time a speaker used the words ‘unprecedented’ and ‘painful’ to describe the current economic circumstances.
Community is at the heart of city bartender group
Members of a growing bartender group in Glasgow worked up a sweat last month at their latest event. HospoHang is a community group founded by Zach Sapato of cocktail bar The Absent Ear and which is open to anyone working in hospitality around Glasgow.
The Black Grape promises fine wines in the capital
A trio of long-time friends will launch a new venue in Edinburgh this month, specialising in small plates and quality wines.

























