The Latest Breaking News from Leon Thompson

‘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 · Aug 15

'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) · Dec 17, 2023

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) · Nov 7, 2023

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) · Aug 14, 2022

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) · Jun 24, 2022

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

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

Insider UK · Jun 20, 2022

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) · Jun 19, 2022

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 · Jun 19, 2022

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 · Jun 18, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2022