Be At One launches 2023’s ‘Best In Glass’ cocktail competition
Previously known as the ‘Shake Off Showdown,’ the competition has evolved, and now offers Be At One barstaff the chance of progression to Diageo’s World Class GB semi-final competition.Â
Innis & Gunn takes home gold for Edinburgh Tattoo partnership
The objective of Innis & Gunn’s sponsorship of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2022 was to create a phenomenal customer experience – and enable it to take its flagship beer, The Original, and award-winning Lager to a quarter of a million ticket holders over the month of August.
Freshen up your pub garden with Thatchers
A new promotion from cider maker Thatchers will see three pubs across the UK awarded a £10,000 garden makeover, with each makeover tailored to that particular outlet.
Diageo targets parents to tackle underage drinking
Although the UK is making progress in reducing levels of underage drinking, 71% of young people between the ages of 11-15 have said that parents and carers are their main source of alcohol.
Capital ‘eating out’ campaign will help kids medical charity
EAT Out Edinburgh has announced a new partnership with Scottish charity Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) as it aims to help children in developing countries.Â
Last chance to have your say on alcohol ad ban
Time is running out for those in the hospitality industry to have their say on proposals to ban alcohol advertising.
ScotHot brings the heat to Glasgow this week
Highlights will include the Liquid Academy Live stage, where a number of panel sessions curated by Drink Think and hosted by organisations including SLTN and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association tackle some of the big issues facing Scottish hospitality.
Getting finance for hospitality businesses “tough” in ’23
Operators may have to look away from the high street and to sources such as ‘challenger’ banks if they want to fund expansion...
Holyrood committed to Pubs Code as legislation stalled
The Scottish Government has said that it remains committed to introducing a Tied Pubs Code after the legislation was blocked at the Court of Session.
Free pub promotion on social media can boost the bottom line
According to Lennoxtown-based business accountant Julie Campbell, using free social media to promote a hospitality offering can be surprisingly impactful on the bottom line, while funding for local advertising and marketing is often available via Business Gateway.
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