Marito Pires De Sousa is a Kitchen Porter worth his weight in gold
When it comes to running a restaurant kitchen, a good KP acts as the ‘chef’s right hand’ – the person without whom the whole enterprise just wouldn’t work.
Attract high-spending guests with ‘a sense of place, adventure and mystique’
Luxury tourism in Scotland is expected to break all records in 2025 – and hospitality businesses should prepare to make the most of the trend.
Fingal sails into Christmas with its new floating ‘Festive Afternoon Tea’
It was already one of Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experiences, but from now until 4th January 2025, Fingal’s famed sandwich, scone and sweet things selection is extra special.
Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s voted the best restaurant in the east by radio listeners
The Dunfermline restaurant is run by father and son, Bryan and Jack Coghill, who both attended the Radio Forth Awards ceremony at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall to collect their award.
AC by Marriott Glasgow chief hails ‘phenomenal’ first year in city centre
“Glasgow punches well above its weight internationally, with first class events and conferencing facilities, major sporting events, and a tourism proposition that attracts people from all over the world."
Diageo unites luxury spirits and experiences under the Diageo Luxury Group
With former Johnnie Walker global brand director, Julie Bramham, as its MD, the new division covers whisky brands Brora and Port Ellen, and brand homes including Johnnie Walker Princes Street.
Marketing big-hitter joins The Social Hub to make it a ‘household name’
The Social Hub, founded by Scot Charlie MacGregor, opened its first hotel in 2012, and now has more than 10,000 rooms and 1000-plus employees in 18 locations across Europe and the UK, including Glasgow.
Rock stars’ favourite the Bavarian Bakehouse celebrates 40th birthday
The Glasgow firm, now a multi-million turnover business with a team of 30 skilled staff, was named Wholesale Baker of the Year in 2023 – but has once again outgrown its current site.
Balmoral concierge team sport Doddie Weir tartan ahead of Burns fundraiser
Jan Streicher and Jamal Gacem of The Balmoral modelled the unmistakable blue and yellow tartan trousers to mark the launch of a new charity partnership with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Hospitality Elfs invited to sign up for a fun run in Glasgow this weekend
Staff wellbeing charity Hospitality Health is teaming up with the Clayton Hotel Glasgow and sponsors HRC Recruitment for the 2024 Hospitality 'Elf' Run, starting 9am this Saturday, on the Clyde Walkway.
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