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12 September 2018
Scottish tourist tax debated by councilsA tourist tax is a levy for visitors. A small charge is usually added to a guest’s hotel bill and is treated in much the same way as VAT. Funds generated from the tax are used for tourism-related purposes such as the upkeep of roads and maintenance of tourist attractions, particularly in high-traffic areas. The tourist tax model is used in several European cities.
13 August 2018
Sizzling Scottish summer turns up the heat for hospitality industryScots have enjoyed more than their fair share of glorious weather this season as we experience what the Met Office has officially named one of the top ten warmest summers on record.
07 August 2018
Glasgow hospitality industry onto a winning streakThe 11-day European Championships have opened in Glasgow to much fanfare. The biggest sporting event since the 2014 Commonwealth Games, it cements Glasgow’s reputation for hosting big events on the world stage.
03 August 2018
Fringe Benefits: Our insider’s guide to the Edinburgh FestivalThe Edinburgh Festival Fringe has kicked off with a bumper programme of more than 3,500 shows covering dance, circus, physical theatre, comedy and music. With such a huge variety to choose from, we asked Edinburgh office Managing Partner Mark Stewart for tips on his favourite shows and theatre venues.
27 July 2018
The Future of Golf: How can clubs get up to scratch and drive home new members?Events like the recent 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie draw thousands of fans and help Scotland to live up to its reputation as the ‘home of golf’. The sport continues to be a major contributor to the economy and generated around £2 billion for the UK last year. Despite golf’s popularity, many clubs are struggling to maintain membership numbers. What are the options for clubs that want to grow?
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