ScotHot returns to Glasgow’s SEC this March
It will be a ‘must-attend’ event for all sector professionals, offering an opportunity for guests to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
Short of staff? Don’t overlook the over-50’s
People over 50-years-old have been historically less likely to work in hospitality – but with the industry facing unprecedented staff shortages, businesses should not ignore their ‘untapped potential’.
A Loveable Rogue in Glasgow’s East End
Promising some of Glasgow’s best home-cooked comfort foods, alongside a wide selection of drinks, The Loveable Rogue's East End venue is at the former location of Beat 6 at 10 Whitehill Street.
‘Major’ rates relief needed in Scottish Budget
Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his upcoming Budget.
‘Get Me Home Safely’ campaign moves forward in Glasgow
A campaign to oblige employers to ‘take all reasonable steps’ to ensure workers in licenced venues are able to get home safely from work at night moved forward this week, as Glasgow City Council agreed a motion on the provision of late night transport.
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.
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