Hospitality

Hospitality workers often rely on tips to supplement their income and have been left powerless in the past when businesses fail to pass them on from customers. ‌

New law secures right for hospitality workers to take home tips Sophie Wills

Surgeons Quarter managing director Scott Mitchell: 'The performance showcases that we are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation.' Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Edinburgh hospitality firm sees sales surpass pre-Covid peak but profits hit Scott Reid

A customer buys a drink at a Wetherspoons pub in Clapham, London.

Wetherspoon set to close dozens of pubs in 2023 - see full list Sophie Wills

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on January 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 projects to benefit from government levelling up fund Patrick Hollis

Consumer card spending increased in 2022 – fuelled by travelling abroad, post-lo... Richard Jenkins

The hospitality and tourism sector, encompassing the likes of pubs, hotels and restaurants, has been facing massive inflationary pressures.

Hospitality and tourism firms hardest hit amid soaring food and energy inflation Scott Reid

Patina has been brought to Edinburgh by the successful team behind Newcastle’s Kiln. Photos: Patina

Stunning new bar and restaurant opens Gary Flockhart

After nearly a decade in its current guise, Tigerlily has closed its doors for a refit and makeover.

George Street bar closes for major refurb Gary Flockhart

Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector contributes around £6 billion to the Scottish economy every year and tourism businesses represent 8 per cent of all registered businesses north of the Border. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Robotics and AI can ease staffing crisis in Scotland's tourism industry - report Scott Reid

ScotRail has an indefinite ban on customers drinking alcohol on its trains.

Indefinite alcohol ban extended despite ScotRail preference for relaxed rules Conor Matchett

The rail workers dispute could halt crowds travelling to TRNSMT in Glasgow next month

Rail strikes have cost Scottish hospitality firms £50 million Lauren Gilmour

Eagles in Edinburgh: Here is everything you need to know about the iconic band performing at Murrayfield on Wednesday

Here is everything you need to know about the Eagles performing this week Rachel Mackie

'The industry must come together to generate fresh thinking within hospitality recruitment,' Mr Woodcock believes. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

How hospitality can boost its ranks and serve up a stronger future - comment Antony Woodcock

A dispute over rest day working is seeing a temporary timetable introduced/

ScotRail workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute Stephen Mcilkenny

There are jobs open at several Travelodge locations across the Capital.

Travelodge looking to fill 15 jobs across the Capital Anna Bryan

The Scotsman Lounge is one of the most popular pubs on Cockburn Street in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

One in three Scottish tourism and hospitality operators at risk of collapse Brian Ferguson

Covid booster vaccines are key to reducing the effects of the Omicron variant (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA)

Omicron means we should get boosted by the bells – Angus Robertson MSP Angus Robertson

Edinburgh's annual torchlight procession will be returning as part of the city's revived Hogmanay festival.

It's business as usual in Edinburgh with the return of Hogmanay - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Pub goers return after Wetherspoons looks to drown record loss sorrows Scott Reid

Accor says the positions are mostly centred on major cities and tourist destinations. Picture: Evoke Pictures.

Hospitality group Accor checking in 300 new staff Emma Newlands

Carlo Crolla from East Coast. Picture: East Coast/Facebook

Musselburgh restaurant has 45 no-shows in a day amid booking plea Liv McMahon

Tourists on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Picture: Rob McDougall)

Tourist industry shouldn't be expecting a sudden staycation boom – Helen Martin Helen Martin

Businesses on George Street have been working hard behind the scenes to prepare to reopen

Edinburgh's George Street transformed as city reopens after lockdown Caitlyn Dewar

Hospitality, retail and leisure businesses will be able to claim up to £9k with ... Helen Johnson

Edinburgh's normally-thriving tourism industry has been devastated this year. Picture: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

Tourism chiefs warn of looming 'devastation' for after festive cancellations Brian Ferguson

Scottish regions have each been assigned a set of coronavirus restrictions (Getty Images)

Scotland tier system explained Finlay Greig

Hospitality staff have reportedly been told not to download the Protect.Scotland app by employers

Hospitality staff told not to download Protect.Scotland app Conor Matchett

Nicola Sturgeon gives daily coronavirus updates from St Andrew's House in Edinburgh.

When is Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus briefing? Rachel Mackie

Scotland is facing further job losses as Covid lockdowns are reimposed and state help is reduced (Picture: Philip Toscano/PA)

We need a better Covid plan than an economic blunderbuss – John McLellan John McLellan

Busy kitchen receiving deliveries (Photo by Toya Sarno Jordan/Getty Images)

Scottish wholesalers fear the impact of new hospitality restrictions Liv McMahon

The new restrictions will be in place from Friday at 6pm.

Edinburgh pubs say they are 'thrown under the bus' with the new restrictions Rachel Mackie

Deputy First Minister John Swinney and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andy Buchanan/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland's hospitality sector faces 'difficult' period, admits John Swinney Brian Monteith

Thousands of small businesses are missing out on Coronavirus financial aid Aimee Stanton

Hibernian chairman Ron Gordon took over the majority shareholding of the club last July. Pic: SNS Group Ross Parker

Hibs chief remaining optimistic as club placed 'on pause' Matthew Elder

Nicola Sturgeon announced today that pub and restaurant outdoor spaces are to remain closed despite the country heading into phase two of exiting lockdown

Blow for Edinburgh drinkers as Nicola Sturgeon halts plans to open beer gardens Katharine Hay

Virginie Brouard has been running her restaurant since 1996

After 23 years this Edinburgh restaurant owner is looking for help, but she is n... Ian Swanson

Paul Brennan says he is despondent

Edinburgh restaurateur feels 'let down' by lack of government support Ian Swanson

Martin Wishart is among the chefs warning of the threat to the hospitality sector

Edinburgh chefs warn of closures and job losses in hospitality sector unless gov... Ian Swanson

A group of Scottish chefs including Nick Nairn (pictured) have highlighted their fears for the sector in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in an open letter to the First Minister.

Scottish hospitality sector to face "tidal wave" of closures and redundancies Scotsman reporter

Surgeons Quarter has offered the use of its four-star Ten Hill Place hotel free of charge to all key clinical and medical workers at Edinburgh’s hospitals.

Edinburgh hotel group promises all staff full pay for three months Hannah Burley

Elise Perron cleans the door handles at the Piecebox cafe in Polworth (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Edinburgh may miss its tourists if coronavirus gets worse – Ian Johnston IAN JOHNSTON