Hospitality & Tourism
RSM: ‘Taylor Swift’ effect driving hotel boom in boost to Scotland’s economy
Published 1 month ago
As ‘Swifties’ prepare to be dazzled at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium this June, demand for hotel rooms in the city has rocketed due to the ‘Taylor Swift effect.’
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£80m plan to double size of Scottish Event Campus ‘agreed in principle’
Published 1 month ago
Plans to create a new conference centre that would double capacity at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow have been agreed in principle by the local authority, according to the venue’s chief executive.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Michelin star chef to helm new restaurant at Crossbasket Castle’s £15m expansion
Published 1 month ago
Owners of Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, have revealed more details of their £15 million expansion, including the name of its new destination restaurant – Trocadero’s.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland promoted in US as Tartan Week takes place
Published 1 month ago
Scottish and UK government officials are in the US this week to promote Scotland to North America as a place to live, work, study and do business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Business booming for The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh thanks to Business Gateway support
Published 1 month ago
The UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business has been able to make new hires and grow its business operations after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scottish couple wins award for wedding stationary business
Published 1 month ago
Com Bossa Wins Wedding Stationery Supplier of the Year 2024 at the Scottish Wedding Awards adding another accolade to the achievements of this small business run by wife and husband team.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
The Caledonian Hotel to undergo £35 million makeover
Published 1 month ago
Plans for a multi-million-pound transformation of The Caledonian Hotel have been revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Army veteran secures six-figure funding deal to transform unique hotel in the Scottish Highlands
Published 1 month ago
A hotel complex in the Scottish Highlands, dedicated to members of the British armed forces, veterans and their families, has secured a six-figure funding deal to complete its transformation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Countdown begins for hospitality employers to beat skilled worker visa salary hike
Published 1 month ago
Hospitality businesses which depend on overseas staff must act now to benefit from current salary rules ahead of controversial new immigration regulations, a specialist solicitor has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Timberbush Tours invests millions on fleet upgrade
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh-based coach tour operator Timberbush Tours has taken its investment in new vehicles to more than £3 million for the forthcoming 2024 season.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Visitor levy for Edinburgh closer to reality as bill advances
Published 2 months ago
Legislation to give Edinburgh and other Scottish local authorities the power to introduce a visitor levy took another significant step forward yesterday with MSPs approving its passage to a third and final stage.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish hotels brace for national minimum wage headwind after a slow start to the year
Published 2 months ago
Scotland’s hotel sector saw a seasonal decline in demand and room rates during January, but the slow start to the year is set to be exacerbated further by the upcoming national minimum wage (NWM) increase in April, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Inverness Airport’s staff earn global recognition at ACI awards
Published 2 months ago
Inverness Airport has been recognised at the 2023 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, winning the Best Airport under 2 Million Passengers in Europe for the fourth consecutive year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Survey shows Edinburgh keen for visitor levy funding boost
Published 2 months ago
A four-week survey by the City of Edinburgh Council has revealed broad support for introducing a visitor levy on overnight accommodation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish hotel industry thrives with luxury market boost
Published 2 months ago
Scotland’s hotel sector closed 2023 on a triumphant note, particularly driven by the luxury market, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: ‘Taylor Swift’ effect driving hotel boom in boost to Scotland’s economy
Published 1 month ago
As ‘Swifties’ prepare to be dazzled at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium this June, demand for hotel rooms in the city has rocketed due to the ‘Taylor Swift effect.’
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
£80m plan to double size of Scottish Event Campus ‘agreed in principle’
Published 1 month ago
Plans to create a new conference centre that would double capacity at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow have been agreed in principle by the local authority, according to the venue’s chief executive.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Michelin star chef to helm new restaurant at Crossbasket Castle’s £15m expansion
Published 1 month ago
Owners of Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, have revealed more details of their £15 million expansion, including the name of its new destination restaurant – Trocadero’s.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scotland promoted in US as Tartan Week takes place
Published 1 month ago
Scottish and UK government officials are in the US this week to promote Scotland to North America as a place to live, work, study and do business.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Business booming for The Cycling Gardeners of Edinburgh thanks to Business Gateway support
Published 1 month ago
The UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business has been able to make new hires and grow its business operations after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Scottish couple wins award for wedding stationary business
Published 1 month ago
Com Bossa Wins Wedding Stationery Supplier of the Year 2024 at the Scottish Wedding Awards adding another accolade to the achievements of this small business run by wife and husband team.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
The Caledonian Hotel to undergo £35 million makeover
Published 1 month ago
Plans for a multi-million-pound transformation of The Caledonian Hotel have been revealed.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Army veteran secures six-figure funding deal to transform unique hotel in the Scottish Highlands
Published 1 month ago
A hotel complex in the Scottish Highlands, dedicated to members of the British armed forces, veterans and their families, has secured a six-figure funding deal to complete its transformation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Countdown begins for hospitality employers to beat skilled worker visa salary hike
Published 1 month ago
Hospitality businesses which depend on overseas staff must act now to benefit from current salary rules ahead of controversial new immigration regulations, a specialist solicitor has warned.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Timberbush Tours invests millions on fleet upgrade
Published 1 month ago
Edinburgh-based coach tour operator Timberbush Tours has taken its investment in new vehicles to more than £3 million for the forthcoming 2024 season.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Visitor levy for Edinburgh closer to reality as bill advances
Published 2 months ago
Legislation to give Edinburgh and other Scottish local authorities the power to introduce a visitor levy took another significant step forward yesterday with MSPs approving its passage to a third and final stage.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish hotels brace for national minimum wage headwind after a slow start to the year
Published 2 months ago
Scotland’s hotel sector saw a seasonal decline in demand and room rates during January, but the slow start to the year is set to be exacerbated further by the upcoming national minimum wage (NWM) increase in April, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Inverness Airport’s staff earn global recognition at ACI awards
Published 2 months ago
Inverness Airport has been recognised at the 2023 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, winning the Best Airport under 2 Million Passengers in Europe for the fourth consecutive year.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Survey shows Edinburgh keen for visitor levy funding boost
Published 2 months ago
A four-week survey by the City of Edinburgh Council has revealed broad support for introducing a visitor levy on overnight accommodation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RSM: Scottish hotel industry thrives with luxury market boost
Published 2 months ago
Scotland’s hotel sector closed 2023 on a triumphant note, particularly driven by the luxury market, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →