Third of tourism and hospitality businesses could fail
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned that as many as one in three Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses could fail this year if the sector doesn't receive greater support from government.
Star reduces rent by 30%
Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned pub company, has announced that it will reduce rent for its Scottish tenants and lessees for the duration of any COVID restrictions.
Cru moves into The White House
Cru Holdings, the SLTN Award-winning hospitality group, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Inverness bar and restaurant The White House.
New management for the Grosvenor
The Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel is under new management as the hotel changes its name from the Hilton Grosvenor.
‘No justification’ for ongoing restrictions
Hospitality trade groups have blasted the Scottish Government’s decision to keep trading restrictions in place for at least another week, saying there is “no justification” for the ongoing measures.
Restrictions remain until at least 24th January
Physical distancing between groups and a requirement for table service will remain in place in hospitality venues until at least 24th January, the first minister has announced.
Nightclub fund details published
The Scottish Government has said it will contact nightclubs across Scotland this week and invite them to apply for a grant of up to £55,000.
Talent development programme open
People from across Scotland’s hospitality and tourism industries have until 16th January to apply for a place on a fully-funded training initiative which aims to develop talent across the sectors.
Self-isolation changes welcomed by trade groups
Changes to the COVID self-isolation rules in Scotland which kick in today (6th January) have been welcomed by hospitality industry groups, which say the measures will help ease staffing pressures for those venues able to trade.
Self-isolation time cut and curbs remain
The self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID in Scotland can be cut to seven days from midnight tonight (5th January) – providing that person has no fever and records two negative lateral flow tests (LFTs), first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
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