Management
Hospitality Hubs: A new partnership programme between educators and employers
Scotland’s hospitality industry is getting a vital boost through a new partnership between social enterprise Hub International and businesses like SimpsInns in Ayrshire.
The Hospitality Hub initiative addresses two key challenges: a growing skills shortage...
Features
Hotelier Interview: Will Oakley, MD Cameron House – Breaking the mould of seasonality
SUSAN YOUNG talks to Will Oakley, Managing Director of Cameron House, about his journey from the Caribbean to Scotland and the lessons learnt along the way.
On a gloriously bright afternoon at Cameron House, with...
Digital
Why your website may be costing you guests and what to do about It
Scottish hoteliers urged to address digital drop-offs as mobile bookings surge and traveller expectations rise.
Scotland’s independent hotels are known for their warmth, individuality, and local flair. From period buildings that tell a story, to...
Business News
Scotland’s hotels outperform UK despite rising costs
Scotland’s hoteliers faced a challenging April as employment costs climbed and room rate pressures mounted. Yet despite the squeeze, the sector reported stronger profits, outpacing performance elsewhere in the UK, according to the latest...
Bars and Restaurants
Interview: Charlie and Richard Leckie – The generational shift at Crieff Hydro
Susan Young caught up with Charlie and Richard Leckie the dynamic duo who have just completed the £5m refurbishment project at their family businesses flagship hotel, Crieff Hydro.
Thirty years ago, Stephen Leckie returned to...
Business News
How to provide a positive customer experience in the face of adversity
By Dr. Carmen Vlasceanu
I consider hospitality to be the most amazing domain to work in, however in this evolving industry, adversity is inevitable. At any given time, something or another is going to affect...
Brands
Spa special feature: Five Ways To Wellness
Wellness may be booming - but no two hotels are approaching it the same way. From city-centre innovation to spa-first investment, we explore how five Scottish operators are shaping their strategies, spaces and services...
Brands
Vanity Group Introduces Clean Charge
Delivers up to 93% reduction in plastic waste to hotels globally
VANITY GROUP officially invites hoteliers globally to experience the world’s most sustainable format, Clean Charge. This leading large format solution delivers up to a...
