Edinburgh was the top Scottish city for hotel occupancy and rooms yield.

Outlook bright for Scottish hotels

Sector shows signs of returning to pre-recession performance SEVERAL months of growth for Scotland’s hotels sector could be a sign that the industry is returning...
Lonely Planet recently highlighted Stirling Castle as a top place to visit.

Tourism visits and spend on the increase

EXPENDITURE and visits to Scotland by both international and domestic tourists increased during the first half of 2013, according to new figures from the...
• Gary Corney of Star Pubs & Bars.

New Scottish sales boss for Star

STAR Pubs & Bars has announced a shake-up of its management team that has seen Scottish sales boss Ken McGown move to a new...
‘Best sparkling wine’ Santa Loretta.

Landmark wins wine awards

WHOLESALE group Landmark has scooped two top awards for its wine portfolio. At the recent Wholesale Quality Food & Drink Awards the group won the...
• Audrey Junner of Hill Brown.

New partner for licensing law firm

HILL Brown Licensing has appointed Audrey Junner as a partner in the firm. Junner, who joined the firm in 2007, became an associate in 2011...
• The ‘dancing trees’ are a feature of the new-look Brel in Glasgow.

Brel branches out after refurb

‘Dancing trees’ shed light on new-look Ashton Lane bar GLASGOW west end bar and restaurant Brel has been relaunched following the first phase of a...

Duncan is the full Shilling

EDINBURGH-based pub operator The Shilling Group has appointed John Duncan as its new area manager. Duncan was most recently manager of the company’s Dundee...
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New business licences for private security firms

ALL regulated security businesses, including those supplying door stewards to the licensed trade, will be required to hold a new SIA business licence by...

BHA in push for youth jobs

THE British Hospitality Association (BHA) has launched the next wave of its campaign to create hospitality sector jobs for 16 to 24 year olds. Targeting...

Rulings spark hours battle

Nightclub owners criticise Dundee and Aberdeen decisions by Dave Hunter TWO licensing boards on the east coast of Scotland have drawn fire from some corners of...

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