UKHospitality Scotland
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UKHospitality Scotland is the voice of Scottish hospitality - hotels and other accommodation, restaurants, caterers, pubs, clubs, attractions & more
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http://ukhospitality.org.uk 20-05-2021 10:23:09
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Yesterday, the Visitor Levy Bill was passed allowing councils the power to introduce a levy or tourist tax.
'This is an important moment for Scotland’s hospitality and tourism sector', says Executive Director Leon Thompson.
Read our full response 👇
ukhospitality.org.uk/vote-confirms-…
With final voting on the Visitor Levy Bill this afternoon at Holyrood, it is vital that the 18 month preparation period is maintained. Local authorities and businesses will need this time to get the introduction right. Daniel Johnson MSP Tom Arthur Murdo Fraser Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP🔶🇺🇦
A glorious morning in Glasgow. First Minister John Swinney making a speech Barclays UK Glasgow campus shortly on the economy. We’re hoping to hear positivity on the role of hospitality in helping drive investment and economic growth across the country.
Congratulations to John Swinney on being appointed as First Minister.
“I hope the FM takes advantage of this moment to start afresh with businesses, who feel they have not been listened to or properly valued in recent years', says Leon Thompson.
ukhospitality.org.uk/first-minister…
“The next leader of the Scottish Government needs to recognise hospitality and tourism as the economic giant and vital partner it is.'
Thanks Scott Wright for featuring Leon Thompson's thoughts on what hospitality needs to see from the next FM.
heraldscotland.com/news/24292057.…
Thank you to Rachael Hamilton MSP (Rachael Hamilton MSP Scottish Borders) for attending our networking event this week at Brewhemia.
Hospitality serves Scotland fantastic food, drink and experiences, and contributes almost £8 billion to the Scottish economy employing nearly 300,000 people.
Plans to expand SEC would be good news for Glasgow and hospitality businesses across the city. Our Executive Director Leon Thompson comments. 👇
UKHospitality Scotland Chair, Chris Wayne - Wills setting out the essential role of hospitality investment in revitalising communities and local economies. SLTN Crerar Hotels sltn.co.uk/2024/04/06/inv…
A reminder of what’s not happening in Scotland First Minister Scottish Government Finance and Economy . Vital support for our businesses thrown away. The SLTA Stephen Montgomery #SHG Night Time Industries Association Scottish Beer & Pub Association Donald C MacLeod MBE linkedin.com/posts/hm-treas…
Calorie labelling can have negative consequences for people with eating disorders, Public Health Scotland found.
“The Scottish Gov't must now factor in these findings... and reconsider its proposals to introduce mandatory calorie labelling' says Leon Thompson. ukhospitality.org.uk/review-calorie…
The Circular Economy Bill shows that the Scottish Government hasn't learnt from its previous mistakes of introducing legislation missing essential details, says Executive Director Leon Thompson.
Read our full response👇
ukhospitality.org.uk/scottish-gover…
An important meeting with Daniel Johnson MSP at Holyrood today. Our Executive Director Leon Thompson, alongside other leading trade association representatives, setting out the fiscal and regulatory landscape needed to encourage economic growth and investment.
We're urging the Scottish Government to use the £300m in additional funding announced in today's Budget to introduce business rates relief for hospitality in Scotland.
Read our full response to today's announcement here 👇 Leon Thompson
ukhospitality.org.uk/use-extra-300m…
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