Scots hotel tech firm signs up its 200th hotel – and aims for more
Highland hoteliers Richard Drummond and Jon Erasmus developed Hop after becoming frustrated by what they described as ‘out-dated and expensive’ hotel software systems.
Crolla family saddles up for new ‘East Coast Harbour’ RaceÂ
East Coast Restaurant and Fish & Chips Takeaway in Musselburgh hopes that the ‘East Coast Harbour’ handicap on Tuesday 25th July will help raise funds for The Fisherrow Harbour & Seafront Association.
AU Vodka emerges unscathed from Portman Group scrutiny
Complaints made against AU Vodka Bubblegum and AU Vodka GOAT have not been upheld by the alcohol industry’s Independent Complaints Panel, the Portman Group.
Family-owned hotel group backs Scotland’s Air Ambulance
Funds for SCAA will be raised by hotel employees across the hotel group’s eight properties, as well as guests who pass through its doors throughout the year, with a number of activities already earmarked to kick off fundraising.
Banana peel wins it for Buzzworks’ new Iron Bartender
Ayr bartender Elaine Ward has won Buzzworks’ annual barstaff competition, leading the field with a sustainable – but reportedly delicious – cocktail featuring recycled banana peel.
Manorview aims to tackle poverty through hospitality
Scottish hospitality group Manorview is looking to make a difference in some of the central belt’s most deprived areas with the launch of a new charity foundation.Â
Menabrea brings Alpine Italy to life across the UK
C&C Group has embarked on a major push for its Italian beer brand, Menabrea, as it looks to stress the brand’s Alpine provenance.Â
A blistering time for on-trade beer, as lager rules supreme
After a blistering June, Scotland’s bar and pub operators will be hoping for more of the same in July, with beer sales likely to be the big winners again.Â
African grain is centre stage in latest Brewgooder collaboration
Despite not being well known in the UK, fonio is a common crop in West African countries. It is drought-resistant and is able to be cultivated in nutrient-poor soil without the use of fertilizers or pesticides.Â
Scottish gin producers triumph over rivals across the world
At the Gin Guide Awards, producers including 1881, North Point and Dark Art Distillery all picked up plaudits in various categories, beating entrants from scores of other countries.Â
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