Tourism & Hospitality

Ryanair has warned its fuel bill could jump by €2 billion in the year to March 2028.

Warning: Travellers should 'brace for sharp increase in cost of flying'

Travellers should 'brace for a sharp increase in the cost of flying'. That was the warning today after Ryanair issued a key update.

Golf View Hotel & Spa at Nairn is among the hotels put up for sale.

Golf View Hotel & Spa at Nairn is among the hotels put up for sale.

So just what is going on in Scotland’s hotel sector?

Up to police to probe 3,000 illegally operating Airbnbs in Glasgow, council says

a tour bus against a scenic backdrop

a tour bus against a scenic backdrop

Scottish tour operator wins double at world tourism 'Oscars'

Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa is one of the properties in the portfolio which has been put up for sale.

Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa is one of the properties in the portfolio which has been put up for sale.

Landmark Scottish hotels on market and 'exciting new chapter'

A Ryanair plane (stock pic)

A Ryanair plane (stock pic)

Ryanair flight diverts 600 miles to Oslo after aborted landing in Edinburgh

All the latest news and updates on Loganair

All the latest news and updates on Loganair

Loganair news, interviews and updates on the regional airline

All the latest news about the Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac)

All the latest news about the Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac)

CalMac news, interviews and updates about the ferry operator

Major airline company launches new scheme to cover the cost of baby's first passports

Oban Bay Hotel is among the properties put up for sale

Oban Bay Hotel is among the properties put up for sale

Nine landmark luxury Scottish hotels put up for sale and early interest revealed

The major investment in the Prestwick site was announced by GE Aerospace last week.

The major investment in the Prestwick site was announced by GE Aerospace last week.

Why big government funding for this major investment is money well spent

Ryanair has announced its Winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh Airport

Ryanair has announced its Winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Ryanair announces winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh with three new routes

Crossbasket Castle Hotel

Crossbasket Castle Hotel

Plans submitted to expand luxury castle hotel outside Glasgow

Major airline adds new route set to launch next March from Edinburgh airport

Citylink launches Aberdeen to Glasgow coach route via Edinburgh Airport

Travelodge, located on Burnside Drive in Dyce.

Travelodge, located on Burnside Drive in Dyce.

Aberdeen Airport

40-bedroom Travelodge near Aberdeen Airport put up for auction with £1.6m guide price

The Old Course Hotel saw revenue edge lower and losses widen during 2025 as directors cited softer demand from North American visitors and the impact of major refurbishment works

The Old Course Hotel saw revenue edge lower and losses widen during 2025 as directors cited softer demand from North American visitors and the impact of major refurbishment works

Business Insight

Old Course Hotel sees first post-pandemic dip in North American demand

Matthew Wallace Junior holds the trophy with Cairndale Spa Manager Claire Primrose, Hotel Revenue Manager Suzanne Mitchell and fellow Director Matthew Wallace Senior.

Matthew Wallace Junior holds the trophy with Cairndale Spa Manager Claire Primrose, Hotel Revenue Manager Suzanne Mitchell and fellow Director Matthew Wallace Senior.

Dumfries hotel named best in South of Scotland ahead of national awards

Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport

Prestwick Airport

Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57 million investment

Glendale Guest House.

Glendale Guest House.

Scottish guest house goes on sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under same owners

Menzies Aviation chief executive Hassan El-Houry highlighted the age of airport infrastructure.

Menzies Aviation chief executive Hassan El-Houry highlighted the age of airport infrastructure.

From Princes Street bookseller to aviation giant: CEO on a remarkable Scottish story

Glasgow Airport

Canadian carrier removes Glasgow route from sale months after relaunch

Scottish Citylink has announced a new coach route between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh city centre

Scottish Citylink has announced a new coach route between Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh city centre

Glasgow Airport

New coach route to link Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh city centre

Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick explores idea of hosting Christmas Market in airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport unveils new brand identity as £500m expansion begins

Balmedie Beach and dunes near Aberdeen

Balmedie Beach and dunes near Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Campsite to be built at one of Scotland's longest beaches to help boost tourism

Menzies Aviation chief Hassan El-Houry highlighted what he described as an 'incredible story'

Menzies Aviation chief Hassan El-Houry highlighted what he described as an 'incredible story'

'Remarkable evolution' of Scottish company hailed as one airport's growth flagged

Buzzworks announces plans to acquire Perthshire hotel

Buzzworks announces plans to acquire Perthshire hotel

Buzzworks marks first move into Perthshire with acquisition of 'landmark' hotel

Golfers on Royal Dornoch's Championship Course. The club says strong demand and advance bookings have contributed to 'chronic oversubscription' in recent years

Golfers on Royal Dornoch's Championship Course. The club says strong demand and advance bookings have contributed to 'chronic oversubscription' in recent years

Around the Greens

What happens when world-famous golf courses reach capacity?

Marc Gardner started in the industry as a porter through work experience at the age of 14 and worked his way through the ranks.

Marc Gardner started in the industry as a porter through work experience at the age of 14 and worked his way through the ranks.

The hotel boss who started as a porter at 14 and worked his way through the ranks

Michelin-starred restaurant and hotel in Fife put up for sale for £1.95 million

Royal Dornoch's long-serving head PGA coaching professional Gary Dingwall has been appointed to the newly-created role of director of golf at Brora

Royal Dornoch's long-serving head PGA coaching professional Gary Dingwall has been appointed to the newly-created role of director of golf at Brora

Highlands build golf management muscle as multi-course trips rise

The manager of Oban Bay Hotel, Marc Gardner, is among those featured in this month's edition.

The manager of Oban Bay Hotel, Marc Gardner, is among those featured in this month's edition.

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY

Scotch whisky, women's golf and landmark hotels in spotlight

Interior of Paisley Abbey.

Interior of Paisley Abbey.

Historic Environment Scotland

£1 million fund launched to help protect Scotland’s historic places of worship

Loch Ness Marathon organiser rebrands after London Marathon Events takeover

Eight hotels with 808 rooms put up for sale across Scotland and North of England

The new hotel has opened in Glasgow city centre

The new hotel has opened in Glasgow city centre

Glasgow city centre

Singapore hospitality firm debuts in Scotland with Glasgow hotel opening

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport owner rules out name change after Gerry Rafferty proposal

Scotland's nationally owned ferry operator has hired a ship broker to help sell older ferries that its fleet-replacement programme will render surplus.

Scotland's nationally owned ferry operator has hired a ship broker to help sell older ferries that its fleet-replacement programme will render surplus.

'Surplus' CalMac ferries to be sold off by London-based broker as £200k deal agreed

There has been a flurry of news at the Scottish airport.

There has been a flurry of news at the Scottish airport.

The flurry of news from the Scottish airport just kept on coming. What next?

The row of townhouses could be converted into a 53-bed aparthotel.

The row of townhouses could be converted into a 53-bed aparthotel.

City of Edinburgh Council

Planning chiefs' green light for plan to turn listed townhouses into 53-bed hotel

WildSide Highland Lodges.

WildSide Highland Lodges.

Highland holiday lodge business near Loch Ness put up for sale for £2.95 million

Glasgow Airport

Ryanair launches new winter route from Glasgow

Edinburgh Airport is set to undergo a major expansion.

Edinburgh Airport is set to undergo a major expansion.

Airport's ambitious £500m expansion tarred as 'climate vandalism' in green travel row

The airport's new chief executive takes up the post on October 1.

The airport's new chief executive takes up the post on October 1.

The big challenge facing Scottish airport's new chief given flight wins joy

257-room YOTEL Glasgow hotel put up for sale opposite Central Station

Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry.

Knockendarroch Hotel in Pitlochry.

Pitlochry hotel team wins Small Hotel Team of the Year at AA Hospitality Awards in UK

Tailored Spirits Co, Tom Costello and Adam Harding.

Tailored Spirits Co, Tom Costello and Adam Harding.

Luxury whisky journeys to offer private access to Scotland’s cask warehouses

First Minister John Swinney alongside Gordon Dewar (CEO) during a tour of the South East Pier extension at Edinburgh Airport.

First Minister John Swinney alongside Gordon Dewar (CEO) during a tour of the South East Pier extension at Edinburgh Airport.

Edinburgh Airport

Airport's £500m capital project takes flight as all eyes on continued expansion

The new chief executive is a familiar face north of the Border.

The new chief executive is a familiar face north of the Border.

Scottish airport's new chief revealed and he is a familiar face north of the Border

Iona Stephen (left) and Rosie Bailey launched Tuesday Links in March of this year

Iona Stephen (left) and Rosie Bailey launched Tuesday Links in March of this year

Around the Greens

Eight guests tested a new idea for women's golf. What happens next?

Aberdeen airport.

Aberdeen airport.

Aberdeen Airport

£2.5m Aberdeen Airport upgrade to expand shops and dining ahead of summer 2027

f Ferguson Marine, Scotland's state-owned shipyard

f Ferguson Marine, Scotland's state-owned shipyard

Ferguson Marine to receive 'working capital' to build tugboats amid 2027 work gap

Mercure in Aberdeen.

Mercure in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen's historic 83-bedroom Mercure hotel sold to new owners