Don’t give rodents a reason to dine out in your premises
RODENT and pest infestations can make or break a pub or restaurant’s reputation.
With the recent cold snap and snow continuing to grip parts...
Hospitality summit heads for capital
THE British Hospitality Association and industry training and skills body Springboard will stage a summit in Edinburgh next week to highlight the importance of...
New boss for Heineken in UK
HEINEKEN has appointed a new managing director for its UK business.
David Forde, currently MD for Heineken in Ireland, will take up the post in...
Safety stars ready to go for gold
SCOTLAND’S safest venues are set to go head to head in the third national Best Bar None Awards next month.
Premises which have come out...
Sitting tenants take on pub no.2
Operators to take on second outlet under Star Pubs & Bars’ new agreement
EDINBURGH lessees Laura and Nigel Hyson are set to take on their...
Licensing opportunity missed
THE Scottish Government has missed a trick by failing to deal with the practical failings of the current licensing system in its latest consultation.
Licensing...
Drinks suppliers sign up to sustainability strategy
SUPPLIERS’ body Scotland Food & Drink has launched what it describes as the first industry-wide environmental strategy for firms engaged in the sector.
The...
Forum focus on funding
HOW hospitality and leisure businesses secure funding in the current economic climate was the focus of an industry discussion in Edinburgh last week.
Law firm...
Barr-Britvic doubt
AG Barr and Britvic remain confident their proposed merger will not lessen competition in the soft drinks market – despite the deal being referred...
Good year for bookings service
LIVEBOOKINGS, the online restaurant reservations firm, had a record-breaking year in 2012, it said last week.
The firm reported year-on-year revenue growth of 60% on...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
