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Army veteran secures six-figure funding deal to transform unique hotel in the Scottish Highlands

Published 7 months 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.

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Countdown begins for hospitality employers to beat skilled worker visa salary hike

Published 7 months 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.

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Timberbush Tours invests millions on fleet upgrade

Published 8 months 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.

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Visitor levy for Edinburgh closer to reality as bill advances

Published 8 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.

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RSM: Scottish hotels brace for national minimum wage headwind after a slow start to the year

Published 8 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.

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Inverness Airport’s staff earn global recognition at ACI awards

Published 8 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.

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Survey shows Edinburgh keen for visitor levy funding boost

Published 8 months ago

A four-week survey by the City of Edinburgh Council has revealed broad support for introducing a visitor levy on overnight accommodation.

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RSM: Scottish hotel industry thrives with luxury market boost

Published 8 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

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In Pictures: CGIs provide first look at new spa and wellness offering at Mar Hall Hotel

Published 8 months ago

Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has commenced its renovation journey and shared a sneak preview of the new luxury spa and leisure facilities planned for relaunch during the first quarter of this year.

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Former Macdonald Holyrood Hotel relaunches as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood after £10m refurbishment

Published 8 months ago

The former established Holyrood Hotel has relaunched as Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, marking the completion of an extensive £10 million refurbishment.

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Surgeons Quarter marks 20th anniversary with record turnover projections

Published 8 months ago

Edinburgh hospitality business Surgeons Quarter Ltd (SQ), is marking its 20th anniversary with high expectations of achieving its most successful year to date.

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Edinburgh Park Arena reaches planning stage

Published 8 months ago

Live sports and entertainment provider AEG Europe has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council for an 8,500-capacity arena at Edinburgh Park.

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Scottish hotel market records £310 million in transactions

Published 9 months ago

Scotland saw hotel transaction volumes (sales of £1 million+) reach £310m in 2023, up 98% on 2022’s figure of £156m, according to Savills.

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Scottish coasteering business sees growth with Business Gateway support

Published 9 months ago

A Scottish coasteering touring business has seen significant growth and secured a new investor after the business owners accessed specialist advice and support from Business Gateway.

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RSM: Bumper Hogmanay sees Scottish hotels hold their own in line with rest of the UK

Published 9 months ago

Scotland’s hotel industry concluded 2023 on a high note, reaching pre-pandemic levels of occupancy for the first time in December 2023, as reported by the RSM Hotels Tracker.

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