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Business Gateway backs innovative leadership programme at Rufflets St Andrews

Published 2 months ago

A luxury hotel in St Andrews is set to launch a growth leadership programme after the business owners received support from Business Gateway.

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Scottish firms BR-DGE and Brooklyn Travel strike payment deal

Published 2 months ago

Edinburgh-headquartered payment orchestration provider, BR-DGE, has announced a three-year partnership with Brooklyn Travel, a rapidly growing Scottish travel group.

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Oakbank Inn in Argyll launches community share offer

Published 2 months ago

Oakbank Community Inn Sandbank (OCIS), the committee behind the revival of the landmark village inn, has announced a community share offer.

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New Highland hotel opens its doors in the Cairngorms National Par

Published 2 months ago

The Star Hotel in Kingussie, near Aviemore now offers visitors a new place to stay when in The Cairngorms, the UK’s largest National Park. 

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FSB calls for caution on Edinburgh Visitor Levy implementation

Published 2 months ago

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Scotland has cautioned that the rushed introduction of the UK’s first Visitor Levy could severely disrupt Edinburgh’s accommodation sector.

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Savills: Scottish hotel deals soar to £431m in 2024

Published 2 months ago

Scotland’s hotel market enjoyed a buoyant 2024, with transaction volumes for deals over £1 million having reached £431m, a 38% increase on 2023 and significantly above the 10-year average of £282 million, according to Savills.

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Edinburgh set to introduce Scotland’s first Visitor Levy

Published 2 months ago

Edinburgh councillors are a week away from potentially approving Scotland’s first Visitor Levy, a scheme aimed at raising up to £50 million annually through a 5% charge in addition to the cost of overnight accommodation.

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Crerar Hotels’ turnover grows 9% and gross profits reach £8.8m

Published 2 months ago

Crerar Hotels Group, which comprises seven award-winning hotels and inns, has reported a 9% increase in turnover and a £1.93 million rise in EBITDA, fuelled by a steady stream of guests across its portfolio.

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Loganair offers year’s worth of free flights to one winner in new competition

Published 3 months ago

Loganair is spreading the joy of Christmas as it gifts free flights for an entire year for reconnecting with loved ones.

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New MD to drive Highland Coast Hotels into NC500 tenth anniversary year

Published 3 months ago

Highland Coast Hotels has appointed its first managing director to drive growth for the group on the North Coast 500 (NC500), which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2025.

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Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia and Fingal Hotel have wind in their sails for 2025

Published 3 months ago

The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh is opening a new visitor centre and retail experience in Spring 2025 to elevate its visitor journey.

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ICMI adds Knockendarroch Hotel to luxury hotels portfolio

Published 3 months ago

The owners of the five-star Inverlochy Castle have acquired Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry for an undisclosed sum.

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RSM: Scotland leads the way on UK hotel market innovation as occupancy levels remain strong

Published 3 months ago

Mild weather and the October half term has seen Scotland’s hotels buck the seasonal trend, maintaining strong levels of occupancy and gross operating profits, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

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Thomas Johnstone named main contractor for Crieff Hydro Hotel refurb

Published 4 months ago

Specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd has been appointed as the main contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire.

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Tourism contributes £306m to Angus economy

Published 4 months ago

Tourism provided a £306 million boost to Angus’ economy last year, according to an independent report.

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