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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters

More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped

The Guardian - UK

'Pubs left will shut for good': Future of bars unclear ahead of Scottish Budget

MORE pubs, clubs and restaurants will close in the New Year unless business rates are cut in this week’s Budget, it has been predicted.

The National (Scotland)

Tourist tax must not be used to make up for council budget cuts, say industry leaders

TOURISM leaders in Scotland have said that a proposed visitor levy on overnight stays should not be used to make up for cuts to council budgets.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish industry leaders warn of 'creeping parochialism' caused by UK's Brexit

THE withdrawal agreement the UK reached with the EU ignored the needs of the hospitality and culture sectors, a workshop of industry leaders…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister considering pause on Deposit Return Scheme

During his leadership campaign, Yousaf pledged to exempt small firms from the scheme for its first year

Insider UK

Humza Yousaf 'looking at' pausing deposit return scheme

The First Minister is considering pausing the introduction of the deposit return scheme (DRS)...

The National (Scotland)

Drinks industry 'in crisis mode' over DRS implementation and alcohol promotion ban plan

Sector stakeholders warn that prices will rise for consumers and overseas producers may leave the country altogether

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Scottish hospitality sector on the brink of collapse amid a ‘perfect storm’

THE Scottish hospitality sector is “on the edge of large-scale business failure” with only one third making a profit this summer.

The National (Scotland)

Hospitality bosses warn of huge losses due to industrial action

HOSPITALITY bosses are warning businesses across Scotland could lose around £50 million owing to the impact of RMT industrial action.

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail says ‘most’ trains will not run on strike days

Passengers warned of 'very limited' services across Scotland this week

Insider UK

Just five rail routes to run in Scotland as workers walk out in mass strike

JUST five rail routes will operate in Scotland on strike days next week as workers take part in industrial action, ScotRail has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail confirms 'most' services won't run next week as talks to stop strike fail

ScotRail has warned it will only be able to operate a limited service on five routes - all of which are in the central belt - with the rail workers strike action leaving vast parts of Scotland without any train services at all.

Glasgow Live

Planned rail strikes forcing customers to cancel hotel stays, hospitality bosses warn

Leon Thompson, of the industry body UK Hospitality Scotland, said there were a 'lot of concerns' in the sector about the financial impact of industrial action.

Daily Record

ScotRail says 'most' trains will not run on strike days as RMT confirms action

The rail operator has warned it will only be able to operated a limited service on five routes during the strike action.

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The National (Scotland)

Hospitality sector hit with cancellations ahead of rail strikes

HOTELS are already being hit by cancellations ahead of next week’s rail strikes, hospitality bosses have warned.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow nightclub boss accuses government of 'insidious micromanagement' over covid rules

UK Hospitality director Leon Thompson said many businesses felt "picked on" when the Scottish Government was deciding to introduce or reimpose restrictions.

The Independent UK

Hospitality feels there was a ‘vendetta’ of coronavirus restrictions, industry says

UK Hospitality boss Leon Thompson said the sector was an ‘easy target’ for restrictions.

Insider UK

Scottish hospitality leaders call for 'new immigration system'

Parliamentary evidence session hears that Scotland is reliant on foreign workers during busy periods

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