‘It’s pretty devastating’: The Vineyard considers additional measures to stop no-shows

The Vineyard hotel in Stockcross, Berkshire, is among those considering the introduction of deposits for restaurant guests as late cancellations and no-shows continue to blight hospitality’s reopening weeks.

A lack of momentum across the hospitality and tourism sectors in Scotland, particularly in city centres, could see bar and restaurant operators remain closed on Wednesday, despite being given the official go-ahead to reopen.

Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator behind Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas, is in exclusive talks with private equity firm Epiris regarding a potential buy-out.

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