Green tourism
GREEN thinking has been put at the heart of a new partnership that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the tourism industry.
UKHospitality, which emerged from the former British Hospitality Association, and Green Tourism have joined forces to encourage fresh thinking across the sector.
The collaboration coincides with the launch of Green Tourism’s upgraded online sustainable management tool, Greencheck, which
is designed to enable thousands of businesses quickly confirm if they are hitting sustainability and environmental targets.
Its arrival will be marked by a dinner in Edinburgh this evening, which will double as the national launch for UKHospitality.
We trust the food miles have been kept to a minimum in the menu development.
Start me up
FLEDGLING businesses might wish to check out
an event taking place in Edinburgh next week.
Startup Summit will be held at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday (October 31) and will feature more than 30 speakers, with star turns including Mike Welch, pictured, chief executive of online fashion specialist Atterley and the founder of Blackircles.com
The event will also hear from Mark Logan, the former chief operating offices of Skyscanner, John Peebles of Administrate, Leela Srinivisan and Celia Hodson of Hey Girls!
As many as 1,000 delegates are expected
to attend.
Meals on wheels
A DUNDEE company has proven it can lift people in more ways than one.
Caltech Lifts has marked its 40th anniversary by donating a van to the Dundee Foodbank, and simultaneously arranged
a deal with local firm MM Auto Services to ensure
it is serviced and put through its MoTs free
of charge.
Caltech’s Alan Renwick said: “When I saw the foodbank’s Facebook post I was more than happy to help because I’d heard
a lot about the great work they do. I’m delighted we’ve not only been able
to solve their transport problem permanently but also get MM Auto Services to donate future servicing and MoTs.”
Save our sites
GIVEN the city’s rich architectural heritage it is perhaps no great surprise to learn that people in Glasgow would like to see more measures in place
to protect its famous heritage sites.
Research carried by Oaksmore ISA, the heritage investment specialist, is said to highlight the discontent felt by Glaswegians when it comes to the upkeep of heritage sites and historic buildings in the Dear Green Place.
The survey found 22 per cent of Glaswegians want the local council to do more to protect such sites, while a slightly less proportion (21%) think
the public should take responsibility for preserving the UK’s landmark buildings.
It also highlights concern over the acquisition of heritage sites by wealth individuals when it leads to public access being restricted or prohibited.
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