Scottish Government
The Scottish Government plays a pivotal role in shaping the operating environment for hotels and hospitality businesses across Scotland. Our editorial coverage under this tag focuses on the policies, legislation, and strategic initiatives that directly impact hoteliers, general managers, and hospitality executives. This includes in-depth reporting on business rates reform, tourism levies, workforce development, and sustainability strategies such as the Scotland Outlook 2030. We also provide analysis of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group’s activities and the broader economic measures affecting the sector. Our aim is to keep industry professionals informed and prepared for both challenges and opportunities arising from governmental decisions.
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberTrade Organisations
UKH urges Scottish govt to bring in 40% business rates relief
UKH has called for the Scottish government to introduce at least 40% business rates relief for hospitality business, as new analysis from the trade body reveals that Scottish hospitality businesses will be significantly worse off than their English counterparts. While hospitality businesses in England will receive 40% relief, Scottish businesses…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneHotels
UKH Scotland welcomes SNP’s commitment to lower hospitality VAT
UKHospitality has welcomed the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) commitment to lower the VAT rate for hospitality. According to the SNP manifesto, the party vows that the Scottish government will reform the levy, reducing it in hospitality and tourism. Lowering the rate of VAT for hospitality has been a key ask…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 24/1/24
Glasgow City Council has approved the construction of the Cheval Maison – West Regent hotel, set to open in 2026. The hotel, operated by Cheval Maison and managed by owner 141WRS, will feature 70 apartments comprising 27 standard studios, 15 large studios, 23 one-bedroom apartments, and five two-bedroom apartments. It…
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24 JanuaryLatest News
Scottish pubs and hotels ‘left behind’ due to lack of support, UKH Scotland says
Hospitality businesses are being financially disadvantaged by a lack of support by the Scottish Government, new analysis by UKHospitality Scotland shows. An average pub in Scotland will be £15,000 worse off than its equivalent in England, with a medium-sized hotel finding themselves £30,000 worse off. Larger businesses have been denied…
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17 JanuaryTrade Organisations
UKH urges Scottish govt to consider hotels in Visitor Levy bill decision
UKH Scotland has urged MPs to put the needs of accommodation businesses at the centre of the Visitor Levy bill, as the topic is debated in the Scottish parliament. According to the trade association, the Scottish government’s continued backing of an 18-month implementation period, despite conclusions from the Local Government,…
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Dec- 2023 -18 DecemberEconomy
10,000 hospitality groups may benefit from Scottish rates relief, reports find
Around 10,000 hospitality businesses would stand to benefit if the Scottish government heeded the calls from UKH Scotland and introduced a business rates relief scheme, replicating support in England, according to The Fraser of Allander Institute. The institute found that those businesses are ineligible for the small business bonus scheme,…
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Feb- 2022 -8 FebruaryHotels
Fairmont St Andrews expands apprenticeship program
Fairmont St Andrews has expanded its Junior Hotelier Apprenticeship program by offering graduates the opportunity to complete a business degree with Dundee University, alongside six-month rotations in different departments across the luxury hotel. As part of the scheme, apprentices attend university once a week, with successful graduates receiving their Scottish…
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Oct- 2021 -28 OctoberEconomy
UKH welcomes ‘positive’ Budget speech but urges Gov to ‘go further’
UK Hospitality has said yesterday’s (27 October) announcements by the chancellor in his Budget speech are a positive step but also urged the government to “go further” to support the “fragile” industry. It comes after Rishi Sunak unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustEconomy
Scottish government announce tourism support
The Scottish government has announced a multi-million pound package investment to support tourism and hospitality businesses recover from the pandemic. The support is part of a wider £129m investment in the sector which has “been particularly hard hit by the pandemic”. The package of support includes: £4m for VisitScotland to…
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Jul- 2021 -8 JulyTrade Organisations
Scottish gov launches hospitality recruitment drive
The Scottish government has announced the launch of a new recruitment drive, encouraging people to choose a career in the country’s tourism and hospitality industry. As part of the drive, the government launched an advertising campaign targeting roles within the industry to young people who have had their job prospects…
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