Scottish Budget an ‘extreme disappointment’ to the hospitality sector
Hopes that ScotGov would match the 75% business rates relief enjoyed by England’s hospitality businesses were dashed as the latest Scottish Budget offered only scraps of comfort for the trade.
Virgin Hotels Glasgow staff jobless as business shuts ahead of Xmas
The closure, whilst unexpected, did not come out of a clear blue sky - the owner of the Glasgow hotel, Lloyds Developments Limited, had fallen into administration at the start of this month.
Manorview team fund Lapland trip for sick kids and their families
The flight, organised by the When You Wish Upon a Star charity, was fully funded by the money the Manorview team raised, and left Prestwick Airport with 70 families onboard for the trip.
Three million by Nico, as restaurant brand invests in new Glasgow venues
Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed that the three imminent Glasgow openings will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant location in the Merchant City.
Whatever the Budget brings, Scottish business rates need reformed
As the hospitality industry waited for ScotGov’s latest Budget announcement – the operations manager of Scotland’s biggest pub chain and an SNP MP met to discuss the trade’s concerns.
St Andrews’ Scores Hotel soon to reopen as 5-star Seaton House
The hotel's renaming returns it to 1864 and the building's original name. In this restored identity, the hotel will create approximately 70 jobs for the town, including the appointment of a new GM.
Scottish Parliament’s executive chef is Sodexo’s Employee of the Year
Stuart Rose and his team have catered for many VIP events but none as special as the royal ceremonial visit from King Charles III and the Queen Consort following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Gordon & MacPhail celebrate Five Star verdict for The Cairn Distillery
Visitor experience manager, Susan Colville, said:Â "To be recognised as one of the top visitor attractions in the country in our first operational year having opened in 2022 is a fantastic achievement."
Chivas Brothers dispute over as workers agree new two-year pay offer
The deal consists of a 6.4% pay increase effective from 1 July 2023 along with a one-off £500 payment. In year two, the pay increase will match the average inflation figure over the course of the year.
Pernod Ricard launches The Chuan – China’s first ‘prestige’ malt whiskyÂ
CEO of Pernod Ricard China, Jerome Cottin-Bizonne, said: “We are proud to put China on the world map of whisky - and meet the burgeoning enthusiasm and demands of Chinese consumers.“
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