Trade groups calls for revaluation delay
Trade group UK Hospitality has called on the Scottish Government to delay the rates revaluation due to take place in 2022 and which will use the ‘tone date’ of April this year as its basis
Coronavirus: operators urged to check insurance policies now ahead of court action
Hospitality businesses which have had business interruption insurance claims related to COVID-19 rejected have until June 5 to make their voices heard as part of an upcoming test case
Highland group expects majority of tourists to return
The majority of people who put visits to the northern Highlands on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic will go ahead with their plans once lockdown restrictions are eased, according to a new survey
Proof Drinks backs the trade
Proof Drinks, the UK distributor of brands including Aviation Gin, Cazcabel tequila and Scavi & Ray wine, has announced that it will be offering free stock to its on-trade customers as they reopen their doors
Aberdeen venues to remain closed
Licensed venues in Aberdeen will have to remain shut for at least another week after first minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was “not yet possible to lift any of the restrictions put in place” in the city
SLTN Awards 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we have taken the decision to postpone this year’s SLTN Awards
Edinburgh restaurant poised to reopen
L’escargot bleu in Edinburgh is gearing up to reopen tomorrow (August 20) following almost five months of closure
Call for support from TV and music companies amid volume veto
A Glasgow bar owner has called for greater support from broadcaster Sky and music licence provider PPL PRS as the ‘ban’ on background music and TV volume in pubs and restaurants in Scotland continues.
Further COVID-19 measures must be accompanied by further support
The Scottish Government must provide further support for hospitality businesses if it is to implement further COVID-19 restrictions, say trade groups
Bleak winter for industry without further support
Hundreds of tourism and hospitality businesses in areas with level three or four restrictions are facing “the bleakest of winters” unless there is further support from government, according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)
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