New regime will ‘tackle corruption’
The introduction of a new regulatory regime for private security companies should help raise standards and cut the number of “corrupt” firms in the industry, according to the former head of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Holyrood: minimum pricing is legal
The Scottish Government has dismissed claims by several EU member countries that a minimum unit price for alcohol would be illegal.
Vodka remains top dog in the on-trade
Spirits sales in pubs and bars break £5 billion barrier, report claims
VODKA and non-cream liqueurs continue to dominate spirits sales in the UK on-trade,...
Tennent’s brings US cider to UK
TENNENT Caledonian has launched US cider brand Hornsby’s in the UK on-trade.
Two flavoured variants, Crisp Apple (4.5% ABV) and Strawberry & Lime (4%...
Bye George as GM retires
DAVID Welch, general manager at The George Hotel in Edinburgh, has retired after 40 years in the hospitality industry.
Welch said he had enjoyed a...
Capital leading hotel growth in Scotland
EDINBURGH has been named as the Scottish city with the fastest growing hotel revenues.
The monthly hotel survey from business consultancy BDO LLP found...
A Revolution in design
THE firm behind the Revolution vodka bar chain is rolling out a new design concept across all 66 outlets in its estate.
Inventive Leisure is...
Private dining by royal appointment
A NEW private dining experience on board The Royal Yacht Britannia has been launched.
Designed to showcase the luxury of the yacht, which served as...
Best Bar None Scheme – Edinburgh hospitality focus
Industry must continue to pull together to raise standards, writes Scottish Business Resilience Centre boss Mandy Haeburn Little
AUGUST heralds the start of one of...
Sky pricing under fire from the trade
Operators say broadcaster should have cut rates
OPERATORS have hit out at Sky’s decision to hold prices, claiming the broadcast giant should have cut rates...
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