Our industry needs greater support not another tax
The number of overseas visitors coming to Scotland at an all-time high, a bumper year for whisky tourism, a record season for cruise ships – 2018 wasn’t short on positive tourism tales
Balance is key if trade is to flourish
By Gillian McKenzie
ANOTHER week, another dose of licensing board draft policy statements and the prospect of yet another piece of legislation – the fourth...
Trade braced for football stadia fallout
THE debate surrounding the availability of alcohol in football stadia was back in the spotlight last week.
Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy kicked off the...
Music to the trade’s ears but more must be done
NEWS that the Scottish Government plans to implement the ‘agent of change’ principle in the planning system has rightly been welcomed by operators
Further twist in the beer tie debate
By Gillian McKenzie
ITS removal has been the end-goal for pubco reform campaigners for many years.
Pub companies, on the other hand, say scrapping it will...
Time to raise a glass to the 125ml wine measure
By Gillian McKenzie
OPERATORS are being encouraged to increase the availability of 125ml wine measures in a new campaign by the Scottish Government Alcohol Industry...
Industry deserves much more respect
The success of Scotland’s hospitality industry is built on its skilled workforce – from the UK and beyond
Ceasefire is needed in barrage of regulations
A fresh barrage of regulation for the hospitality industry is looming on the horizon – and much of it is expected to come into force in the first few months of 2021
Calls to axe the escalator grow louder
HERE we are again. The Budget is less than two weeks away and the prospect of yet another duty hike looms large over the...
Committee listens to Bill concerns
It remains to be seen if issues around overprovision, clubs and transfers are addressed, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
THE Local Government and Regeneration Committee...
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