Hospitality businesses urged to write to their MSPs about rates relief
As the new Scottish Budget approaches, hospitality businesses are being encouraged to make themselves heard over the 75% business rates relief that they have – so far – been denied.
New pay offer from Chivas Brothers sees strike action suspended
No less than 97% of the Unite members previously voted to reject a 6.4% pay offer, noting that inflation stood at 11.3% when the workers’ pay increase would have been implemented.
Smirnoff puts inclusivity to the fore with global ‘We Do Us’ campaign
As part of this effort, Smirnoff is kicking off long-term partnerships with both the Stonegate Group, the largest pub company in the UK, and accessibility and inclusion consultancy Tilting the Lens.
Dunkeld House Hotel joins Crerar Hotels and secures four-star AA rating
The 100-bed hotel, set within a 280-acre estate on the banks of the River Tay, is said to offer guests the ‘decadence and period features’ of a country house, but with modern-day amenities.
New Ayrshire Hospitality Training Academy to be led by Kevin MacGillivray
Hub International is now inviting businesses to provide support by offering work experience placements, on-site visits, paid entry-level positions, and mentorship programmes.
Immigration clampdown will worsen hospitality labour shortages
There were 8500 hospitality visas issued last year, which helped bring in talented chefs and venue managers of the future. Around 95% of those would no longer be eligible under the Home Office plans.
Innis & Gunn closes out a year of sponsorships with a Christmas takeover
As official beer sponsor of Edinburgh Christmas, Innis & Gunn’s beers are being served at four sites - East Princes Street Gardens, West Princes Street Gardens, George Street and St Andrew Square.
Coca-Cola is sparing no expense with its festive point-of-sale kits
Alongside the kits, the company is also running a promotion giving pub customers the chance to win a trip to Lapland by scanning QR codes on Coca-Cola Original and Coca-Cola Zero.
Roadside breath testing is a festive tradition the Police won’t neglect
Last year Police carried out 3049 roadside tests in December, with 722 drivers detected for drink or drug offences, meaning that nearly one in four drivers were found to be over the limit.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street named ‘World’s Leading Spirit Experience’
The brand’s flagship visitor centre, created as part of Diageo’s £185million investment in Scotch whisky experiences, opened its doors in Edinburgh in September 2021
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