Sponsors and Supporters
Apex Hotels
Apex Hotels is a leading operator of hotels in key UK cities and our destination countryside property, Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel.
Founded 30 years ago on a belief in service with a genuine smile, we create memorable moments for our guests, staying true to the heart and heritage of heartfelt hospitality.
bbspa
With over 30 years of experience, bbspa_Group is an international benchmark in the design, development, and management of spas and wellness resorts.
Results-driven organic skincare derived from the ocean, backed by science.
B-DACS
Creating the perfect, temperature-controlled environment for your business.
From install and maintenance, to call-outs and repairs, we're here to ensure you have exactly what you need when it comes to your heating and cooling systems.
Serving businesses across Glasgow, Edinburgh & Scotland for more than 20 years.
Brakes Scotland
Brakes is proud to have supported HIT Scotland for many years. As a leading foodservice wholesaler with strong Scottish roots, we are committed to a partnership that makes a meaningful contribution to Scotland's hospitality industry.
HIT Scotland's mission closely aligns with our values and our passion for investing in future talent, developing skills, and expanding industry knowledge. We are proud to sponsor HIT Scotland and its scholars, whose achievements continue to make a positive impact across Scotland's hospitality sector and beyond, supported by HIT's unwavering commitment to their development.
Today, Brakes Scotland serves more than 8,000 customers, providing tailored foodservice solutions to businesses of every size. A recent £15 million extension to our Newhouse depot has enhanced our service capability, strengthened our sustainability credentials, and expanded our capacity to source and store more fresh Scottish produce and meat from local suppliers.
Each year, we invest more than £50 million with Scottish suppliers, supporting the local economy across key categories including fresh produce, meat, fish and seafood, dairy, bakery, ice cream, and desserts. Working closely with our trusted network of suppliers, we source more than 500 Scottish food and drink products, helping customers showcase the very best of Scotland's larder.
At Brakes, we combine great food, exceptional local service, and competitive pricing to help our customers succeed. To find out how Brakes can support your business, visit www.brake.co.uk/scotland or call 0345 606 9090.
Buell Hospitality
Buell Hospitality is one of the UK's best-connected independent hotel advisory, management and support organisations.
Founded in 2012 and relaunched in 2024, Buell Hospitality is led by a board of highly experienced hospitality professionals and works alongside almost 60 carefully selected Business Partners, each recognised as a leader in their respective field.
Together, these organisations provide independent hotel owners, operators, investors and developers with access to an unrivalled breadth of expertise across strategic advisory, hotel management, operational support, technology, commercial performance, development and specialist professional services.
Whether supporting a single project or providing long-term management and advisory services, Buell Hospitality brings together the right expertise to meet the unique needs of each client, regardless of size, location or stage of development.
Built on long-term relationships, trust and exceptional service delivery, Buell Hospitality's mission is to help independent hospitality businesses strengthen performance, unlock opportunity and achieve sustainable growth.
With access to an unparalleled network of industry knowledge, experience and specialist skills, Buell Hospitality provides a genuinely comprehensive, one-stop solution for the independent hotel sector.
Buzzworks
With 22 venues and counting, Buzzworks is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed hospitality groups. Its growing family of brands is centred around fantastic food and drink in stylish surroundings. Alongside its award-winning bars and restaurants, Buzzworks now offers beautifully designed rooms, bringing the experience guests know and love to unforgettable overnight stays.
People are at the heart of everything Buzzworks does. The business goes above and beyond to support its team through industry-leading training, exclusive benefits and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
Since opening its first venue, one thing has remained the same: a simple aim to make people feel great through hospitality. Buzzworks wouldn't be where it is today without the passion, dedication and talent of its people.
Cairn Group
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and divestment. Boasting a rich legacy of over 60 years, Cairn Group’s journey is marked by successful partnerships with global brands and the creation of thriving properties under our ownership. Their portfolio comprises of 29 branded and unbranded hotels and 8 independent bars and restaurants, covering a broad spectrum of hospitality. Operating independently or as part of globally renowned franchises, their properties feature amenities including spas, stylish bars, gourmet dining venues, purpose-built conference and meeting facilities, and adaptable event spaces.
Caterer.com
Caterer.com is the leading specialist hospitality recruitment website. 1 in 5 hospitality jobseekers use the site to look for a job and over 10,000 new candidates register with us every month. We have the largest pool of local hospitality candidates and attract jobseekers from every region and sector in the UK, with over 30,000 hospitality candidates in Scotland alone.
Caterer.com is proud to work in partnership with the key industry organisations and events including HIT Scotland, the Catering In Scotland Awards, ScotHot, the BHA, AA Hotel Service and Springboard. Caterer.com also conducts and shares research with the industry via reports such as The Hospitality Employment Index and recognises employers that invest in their employees via awards such as The Best Employers in Hospitality Awards. Posting your jobs with Caterer.com is simple and effective. Visit www.recruiters.caterer.com or, if you are based in Scotland, call our dedicated team in Glasgow on 0141 206 3627.
Clarks Speciality Foods
For over three decades, Clarks Speciality Foods has been at the heart of Scotland’s gastronomic scene, establishing itself as the leading supplier of premium speciality foods.
Recently acquired by Lomond Wholesale, Clarks continues to thrive as a beacon of exceptional taste, delivering only the finest products to Scotland’s hotels, restaurants, farm shops, delis, and catering services.
Click2Convert
Click2Convert is a full service website development and digital marketing agency for hospitality and leisure brands. With over a decade of experience, Click2Convert help their clients exceed their goals and maximise their potential.
With a passion for helping hospitality clients, Click2Convert have supported and worked closely with HIT Scotland for a number of years, and continue to be a trusted partner, both online and offline.
Understanding the hotel business holistically, from the back end operations to the front end digital presence, the team at Click offer integrated digital marketing strategies to grow your brand online. Click2Convert have experience working with independent hotels and resorts, such as The Belfry and the five star Cameron House on Loch Lomond, as well as some of the UK’s most innovative hotel chains such as Village Hotels and Crerar Hotels.
Their expert team creates on-brand websites that are eye-catching in the front end and hard-working in the back end. Combining effortless user experience and conversion optimisation, Click deliver websites that users find easy to browse and irresistible to book.
Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, improve your mid-week occupancy, or minimise OTA costs, Click2Convert deliver robust strategies to achieve fantastic results for all objectives. Their integrated digital approach uses appropriate channels to target relevant audiences and maximise your brand’s potential.
To find out more about how Click2Convert can transform your brand, visit their website at the link below.
Coca-Cola
As a global leader in the beverage industry, Coca-Cola is dedicated to making, moving, and selling the world’s most loved drinks. Their approach is built on a foundation of great brands and exceptional people, driven by a commitment to high-level execution and sustainable practices.
At the heart of their operations is a mission to refresh consumers while making a genuine difference. They achieve this by maintaining a sharp focus on their customers and frontline teams, prioritizing a culture of listening, caring, and a collective passion for growth. By empowering their people to win together and executing with both speed and agility, Coca-Cola continues to set the standard for excellence and innovation in the global market.
Connekt EV Charging
Connekt EV Charging is a proud partner of HIT Scotland, bringing their expertise in electric vehicle charging solutions to the heart of Scotland's vibrant hospitality sector. They understand the unique needs of hotels and leisure destinations, and their comprehensive services, inclusive of design, installation and network management are designed to enhance the guest experience while supporting sustainable business growth.
As a leading provider, Connekt EV Charging has a proven track record of successful installations at prestigious Scottish venues, including Holiday Inn Group, SimpsInns, Cameron House Hotel, Manorview Group, RAD Group, Lodge on Loch Lomond, Prestonfield House, and Rufflets St Andrews to name but a few.
They have helped these establishments to offer convenient and reliable EV charging, attracting environmentally conscious guests and future-proofing their infrastructure.
Their tailored solutions ensure seamless integration with existing facilities, providing a hassle-free experience for both guests and staff.
Crerar Family Trust
The Crerar Family Trust is a private Trust that gives financial support to charitable causes, principally within Scotland.
Diageo Learning for Life
Learning for Life is Diageo’s business and hospitality skills programme for those seeking employment in the hospitality industry, but who may have faced barriers to education and employment in their lives. It provides equal access to business and hospitality skills and resources to increase participants’ employability, improve livelihoods and support a thriving hospitality sector that works for all.
In partnership with local educational, governmental and training organisations, Learning for Life supports the growth of individuals involved, of Diageo and the hospitality industry overall.
Diageo Learning for Life helps inspire and transform the lives providing tools, skills and training to launch their careers in bartending and hospitality. Since its launch in Latin America in 2008, we have reached164,000 participants globally and over 8500 unemployed people have been trained in the UK since the programme launched in Glasgow in 2014.
They kindly provide funding to HIT Scotland for scholarship opportunities for graduates of the programme.
Effective Hospitality Management
Effective Hospitality Management is one of the only B Corp-certified hospitality management companies in the UK, combining commercial performance with a responsible approach to people, communities, and the environment.
We support hotels, restaurants, and hospitality businesses of all sizes to improve performance, strengthen operations and achieve sustainable growth. From full operational management and revenue strategy to technology, people development and commercial consultancy, our experienced team provides practical, hands-on support shaped around the needs of each individual business.
Working alongside owners and operators, we improve profitability, enhance the guest experience, and build stronger, more resilient hospitality businesses, while ensuring responsible business practices remain central to long-term success.
Find out more at their website.
Elavon
In a world where payments are often seen as the step before ‘goodbye’, Elavon helps businesses see things differently. Because behind every payment is a person. Every payment is an opportunity to connect with all kinds of people, in all sorts of places and on the latest technology platforms.
From food trucks at muddy summer festivals to multinational airlines serving Heathrow, Elavon powers secure payments. And not just in the United Kingdom – our deep expertise and experience mean we’ve earned the trust of over two million customers in 36 countries. We’ve been taking care of business for over 30 years. Whatever the industry, we know all about it – so we can deliver tailored, reliable solutions for any business, no matter what size or sector.
Elavon is the eighth-largest European merchant acquirer by processed volume in the markets where we operate. Our processing platform makes payments possible, anywhere and everywhere across the globe. It’s one of the most reliable platforms in the industry, too: with typically 99.999% uptime, our authorisation time for payments is just under half a second.
All of this means our customers in Ireland are covered for reliability, security, technology and speed. Plus, as a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is backed by the strength, scope and stability of the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States.
But it’s Elavon employees who make all this happen. Our 4,000-strong European workforce powers business potential from our bases in Ireland, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Norway – and the UK. In 2007, our first UK facility opened in London. Since then, we’ve opened a second base in Newcastle, making the UK one of Elavon’s fintech hubs.
At Elavon, we support our employees – and help them give back to our local communities around London and Newcastle – through volunteering, mentoring, and focusing on workforce diversity, equity and inclusion. We focus on our people and how they can achieve their full potential within Elavon. We’re proud that our UK offices have been certified as a Great Place to Work™.
So, whether our customer is already a big name or whether they’re hanging their name over their first shop, each one is unique to us. Elavon is the only payments partner they’ll ever need.
UK disclaimer
U.S. Bank Europe DAC. Registered in Ireland with Companies Registration Office. The liability of the member is limited. United Kingdom branch registered in England and Wales under the number BR022122. U.S. Bank Europe DAC, trading as Elavon Merchant Services, is a credit institution authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and limited regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority are available from us on request.
Entier
The local, global food family, Entier create an exceptional food experience that goes beyond the expected.
Investing in the best people, delivering a bespoke service. From catering, housekeeping, maintenance and hospitality services for the oil and gas, education and business sectors right through to top quality catering for corporate events, private functions and weddings. Our independent, creative thinking delivers a quality bespoke solution for our clients and customers, significantly contributing to the local community wherever we work in the world.
ESG TECH SERV
Over 30 years Supplying Facilities Services
We are a vibrant , highly experienced technical services company that can offer full facilities services to fast food , office ,hotel and leisure businesses located in Scotland.
We cater for a wide range of businesses , from small independent to global fast food and hotel chains. Providing sales, planned maintenances, installation and breakdown call outs 24/7 , 365 days a year.
We’ve recently partnered and now stock and sell WMF Coffee machines, Adande refrigeration, SEB international and our very own coffee brand Luve Coffee.
We launched them all at the recent Scot Hot in March 2023. We also have now opened our new showroom at our offices in Bellshill.
ESG TECH SERV are delighted to become a sponsor of this worthy and unique charity HIT SCOTLAND. Their scholarship and development programme is one we see true value in and mirrors our own culture of developing young adults in our apprenticeship programme within ESG TECH SERV.
Fraser Suites - Edinburgh
Fraser Suites Edinburgh offers serviced apartments, perfect for guests looking to experience the very best that the Scottish capital has to offer. Sitting right off of the iconic Royal Mile, the Victorian façade stands tall and promises contemporary interiors adorned with sophisticated touches and modern amenities.
The 75 suites range from comfortable Classic Deluxe to Luxury Suites - making it the perfect spot for either a short or an extended stay in Edinburgh. Three bespoke design suites - Princes, Courant or Observatory - will treat you to a truly unique designer style experience. Furthermore, this conveniently central location puts you right within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, St James' Quarter Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station which is only a 5-minute walk away.
Fraser Suites - Glasgow
Standing proudly in one of Glasgow’s oldest districts, Fraser Suites Glasgow hosts 98 Gold-Standard Residences for short or long term stays in the vibrant Merchant City.
Whether you’re on business, relocating to Glasgow or visiting the city with family, the Studio, One- and Two- Bedroom apartments combine historic style with modern amenities for a comfortable stay in the Scottish city. Find your ideal home away from home behind the grand baronial façade.
The serviced apartments are within walking distance from Glasgow Central, Argyle Street and High Street Stations. They are also perfectly placed for you to enjoy some of the best independent bars, art galleries and quirky shops the city has to offer, with the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Cathedral and St Mungo Museum just a five-minute walk away.
Groupe GM
Groupe GM UK is a subsidiary of the global Groupe GM network, specializing in luxury and eco-friendly hotel amenities. Operating out of London, they supply bespoke, branded cosmetic lines and sustainable dispenser systems to the UK hospitality sector.
Their portfolio features exclusive collaborations with iconic international fragrance brands such as Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle and Memo and exclusivity with UK brands Floral Street and Laboratory Perfumes. Alongside a strong focus on environmental responsibility leveraged by Groupe GM's industry-leading Care About Earth programme, they help hotels reduce their carbon footprint through refillable dispensers and 100% plastic-free, solid cosmetics.
Hoist Group
Hoist Group is a leading provider of technology solutions designed specifically for the hospitality industry. For over 35 years, we have helped hotels enhance the guest experience through innovative, reliable and scalable technologies that keep guests connected, informed and entertained.
Our portfolio includes managed hotel networks, guest WiFi, IPTV and interactive TV platforms, digital signage, in-room casting, telephony, and network security solutions, all tailored to the unique needs of hotels and hospitality venues. By combining industry expertise with local service delivery, we help hotel operators improve guest satisfaction, streamline operations and future-proof their technology infrastructure.
As part of the Planet Group, a global provider of integrated software, payment and technology solutions, Hoist combines specialist hospitality technology expertise with the strength and scale of a worldwide organisation serving customers in more than 120 markets.
To learn more about how Hoist supports hotels across the globe, visit our website.
HotelTime Solutions
HotelTime Solutions is a comprehensive, cloud-based, feature-rich platform for hotels (PMS), restaurants (ePOS), SPA, and event management (MICE). HotelTime systems are currently running in more than 650 hotels and restaurants in 20+ countries world-wide.
With more than 22 years in the industry, HotelTime Solutions is a leading provider of innovative hospitality management solutions, empowering hotels, and chains worldwide to streamline operations, drive revenue, and enhance guest experiences. With a complex suite of tools and a customer-centric approach, HotelTime Solutions is at the forefront of hospitality technology, enabling clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive market landscape.
Hub International
We are Hub International… and we are passionate about people! A global collective, we use our skills and experience to help spread the gospel of growth through skills, training and education. By sharing best practice, creating bespoke strategies and educating workforces, we help businesses excel by allowing their people (the building blocks of every company) to shine.
We work with organisations just like us. Like minded souls who seek long term success not just flimsy quick fixes. We collaborate on projects we believe in to produce great results and help our partners flourish. Our people can help your people pump up productivity and subsequently… profit. Tell us what you want your business to achieve and we will use our hub of resources to help you get there.
Huck
Huck are a performance & creative marketing agency specialising in the hospitality sector and working predominantly with hotels. With a portfolio of clients across the UK and abroad, we like to become part of your team, providing in-depth, in-person insights to keep your digital presence in the best possible position for direct growth. Get in touch to see how we can help.
IHG Scotland
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a multi-national hospitality company, whose purpose is to create Great Hotels Guests Love, by providing True Hospitality for everyone.
Each of our hotel brands caters to guests in their own distinct way. And our reach spans the globe. So, whether you’re travelling for business, fun with friends and family, or pure luxury, we have a hotel for you.
Three of our Scottish hotels are delighted to support HIT Scotland. In Glasgow we have the Voco Grand Central Hotel and Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, and in Edinburgh, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.
Stop by and experience our True Hospitality.
ishga
Discover the power of organic seaweed skincare.
The name ishga is derived from the Gaelic word for water. The pure, clean waters of the Hebridean Islands off the north west coast of Scotland are home to ishga, and where we sustainably hand harvest the four types of seaweed that are at the heart of our organic skincare range.
itison
itison.com is a market leading service which speaks to a million people daily, and works with 2,500+ of the world’s leading local and national companies, offering brilliant daily deals and events to its members.
itison.com is still totally free to join, with teams in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Newcastle & Manchester, letting you find and experience the best things to do in your city.
Johnsons by Stalbridge
Johnsons Hotel Restaurant & Catering Linen by Stalbridge provide a specialist linen hire and laundry service.
Whether you require a friendly and reliable chef wear rental and laundry service to ensure your employees are always looking their best, or you would like crisp, white table linen and napkins in a range of sizes to enhance any dining table, or maybe crisp, white cotton sheets and fluffy luxurious towelling to give your guests a comfy night’s sleep.
We can help, all whilst having our approach to sustainability at the forefront of what we do.
Kingshouse Hotel
Set in one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, Kingshouse Hotel is a landmark Highland destination where 250 years of history meet contemporary Scottish hospitality. Part of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, Kingshouse offers a warm welcome shaped by heritage, adventure and a deep connection to its surroundings.
With comfortable rooms and a popular bunkhouse set right on the West Highland Way, the hotel is the perfect place to refuel and recharge after a day exploring the great outdoors. Its lively bar and restaurant serve locally sourced food, beers and single malts – ensuring even the weariest guests leave ready to do it all again the next day.
Supporting HIT Scotland:
Kingshouse Hotel is proud to support HIT Scotland and the vital work it does to nurture and develop talent across the country’s hospitality industry. As a business built on both legacy and forward thinking, Kingshouse recognises that the future of Scottish hospitality depends on investing in people.
By supporting HIT Scotland, the team at Kingshouse is helping create pathways for the next generation – offering opportunities for learning, mentoring and career progression. It’s a commitment that reflects their own ethos: combining experience with fresh thinking, and ensuring Scotland continues to be recognised worldwide for its warmth and innovation in hospitality.
Maitre'D
Maitre’D ePOS, part of the PayFacto family of payment and technology solutions, is a market-leading point-of-sale and restaurant management platform designed specifically for the hospitality industry. With deep expertise in supporting restaurants, bars, hotels, cafés and multi-location enterprises, Maitre’D combines advanced ePOS capabilities with integrated payment processing.
Built to handle table service, quick service, takeaway, delivery and online ordering workflows, Maitre’D offers unmatched flexibility for modern hospitality establishments. The system empowers teams to take orders faster, manage complex menus with ease and centralise real-time data across locations.
By integrating with PayFacto’s advanced payment infrastructure, Maitre’D enables secure, PCI-compliant transactions both at the counter and tableside, helping merchants reduce errors, improve checkout experiences and streamline financial reconciliation.
Trusted by over 20,000 hospitality operators worldwide and now widely supported across the UK and Europe, Maitre’D ePOS delivers the tools businesses need to simplify operations and maximise revenue in today’s competitive hospitality landscape.
Mews
The platform for the new era of hospitality.
Go beyond a simple upgrade. Scale your operations, maximize your profit and deliver remarkable guest experiences with Mews: the cloud hospitality system that works for you.
Cloud-native, Mews PMS is an innovative hospitality management system that enables automation to boost revenue and empowers remarkable guest experiences.
Müller Milk & Ingredients
Müller is delighted to be a HIT sponsor.
Müller is a dairy company with the will to win, the drive to succeed and the ambition to get there. Müller Milk & Ingredients aims to be the biggest and best fresh milk and ingredients business with a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
NFU Mutual Perth
NFU Mutual Perth is an insurance agency committed to providing you with expert advice and peace of mind through a first-class service, with over 9 out of 10 customers renewing with NFU Mutual year after year. We provide tailored solutions for the Hospitality Industry, including prestigious castle hotels, modern purpose built city centre and airport hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, and everything in between*.
We take the time to fully understand your business so that we can recommend the right insurance solution to protect what matters to you and your business most. NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Limited can also provide a range of personalised solutions to help you minimise risks and comply with legislation including – Food Safety and Hygiene, Risk Audits and Health and Safety Procedures.
Our experienced team and individual, personalised approach will help keep your hospitality business resilient and thriving should the worst happen, so that you can focus on delivering exceptional experiences for your customers.
* Subject to acceptance criteria
M E Hebbourn, K E Neill & M A J Robb is an appointed representative of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited (No. 111982).
PayFacto
Headquartered in Montreal, PayFacto has built a strong international foundation and an established presence in the United Kingdom, supporting hospitality and food service businesses with advanced payment technology and ePOS solutions.
PayFacto enables true omnichannel acceptance, supporting in-person, online and remote payment flows within a unified ecosystem. Businesses can deploy fully integrated payments connected to their Maitre’D ePOS or opt for standalone payment solutions, depending on their operational needs. Through integrated payments, automated reconciliation and real-time analytics, PayFacto helps operators accelerate service, cut costs, simplify back-office processes and gain clearer financial visibility.
Designed with platform growth in mind, PayFacto offers ISVs and SaaS providers flexible, platform-friendly capabilities, including split payments, configurable payout structures and merchant billing solutions. Its deep hospitality and point-of-sale expertise, strengthened through its ecosystem, including Maitre’D ePOS, ensures solutions are purpose-built for the operational realities of the hospitality industry.
With a compliance-forward approach, dedicated PCI support and a partnership with SecurityMetrics, PayFacto provides UK merchants and partners with the tools and guidance needed to maintain strong security standards while driving performance and profitability.
RoomPriceGenie
RoomPriceGenie is the easiest way to ensure that your rooms are priced right, every night. Purpose-built for the independent hotelier, RoomPriceGenie is fast to implement, intuitive to use, simple to understand and completely transparent. Choose to be hands-off, letting the platform act as an always-on pricing manager, or, jump in and control your price manually. Either way, RoomPriceGenie will save you time checking your rates against your competitive set and ensure you never leave money on the table. In an uncertain world, it’s revenue that you can count on.
Savoy Educational Trust
The Savoy Educational Trust is an independent, grant giving charitable trust, whose main aim is to advance and develop education, training and qualifications within the hospitality industry.
The Trustees consider that in fulfilling the main aim of the Savoy Educational Trust, namely the advancement and development of education, training and qualifications within the hospitality industry, they are investing in both the present and future skills needs of the industry.
Selective Personnel
Founded in 2011, Selective Personnel is a leading hospitality-focused staffing agency with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London. We specialise in connecting exceptional talent with businesses across the UK, offering tailored staffing solutions that cater to the unique needs of the hospitality sector. With a passion for hospitality, Selective Personnel aims to elevate service standards and foster long-term partnerships, making us your trusted partner in achieving excellence through exceptional staffing solutions.
The Address Collective
The Address Collective is a distinctive collection of design-led 4-star hotels, created for guests who value style, comfort, and a genuine sense of place.
Rooted in Irish and Scottish hospitality, each Address combines luxe interiors, local character, warm service, and thoughtful touches that make every stay feel considered. From stylish rooms and flexible event spaces to vibrant NORTH restaurants, spa and wellness experiences, the guest journey is designed around relaxed moments, seasonal food, crafted cocktails, local beers, selected wines, and time to unwind.
Located in Dublin, Cork, Sligo and Glasgow, The Address Collective offers exceptional stays for business, leisure, wellbeing and events, bringing together contemporary hotel experiences with character, craftsmanship and memorable service.
The Ben
The Ben is the Scottish Licensed Trade Benevolent Society, a Scottish drinks industry charity, here to care for the people of the licensed trade.
The Ben under various guises has been in operation since 1864, and supports former and current members of our trade facing financial, social and emotional difficulties.
The Ben supports HIT Scotland’s Drinks scholarships, helping to grow the skills and knowledge for those working in the drinks industry.
To learn more about The Ben, visit our website.
The MacRobert Trust
The MacRobert Trust is the proud keeper of an historic legacy, one that informs everything we do.
The Trust is both landowner and charity, and we discharge both these duties within a modern context but with the philosophy of our benefactor, Lady MacRobert, at the heart of nearly every decision we make.
Her legacy lives on through our continuing connection with the military, with the countryside and farming, and in our commitment to our charitable work, in particular our assistance to young people to help them achieve their potential no matter what disadvantages they may face.
Since it began, The MacRobert Trust has donated millions of pounds to charitable organisations, created a variety of prizes, awards, traineeships and endowments, and paid for building works across the country.
The MacRobert Trust have kindly donated towards our scholarship programme since 2022.
The Maltmen
THE INCORPORATION OF MALTMEN IN GLASGOW
A traditionally contemporary organisation promoting charity, education and networking opportunities in the drinks and hospitality industries in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
The Maltmen provides services for the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
The Murrayfield Experience
The Murrayfield Experience are proud supporters of HIT Scotland and dedicated to delivering world-class experiences. Situated in the heart of Scotland’s historic capital, Edinburgh, they host events of all scales with unparalleled culinary excellence and innovative concepts.
Their iconic 365 venue provides a dynamic setting for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, entertaining clients, or enjoying a rugby match, they ensure every moment is memorable.
Tigerbond
The PR, Social and Digital Agency That Unlocks the Power of Community.
We’re an agency at the heart of community. Living and breathing it in every sense of the word – IRL and online. We work, live and play in the UK’s cities and regions but we deliver PR, Social and Digital at scale. A place where big agency thinking meets local and cultural relevance. We make national brands and organisations regionally and locally relevant.
The team in Glasgow are delighted to be working with HIT Scotland throughout 2026, helping to grow their brand and share the fantastic work they do.
To find out how we could help your brand, visit our website.
Yourtex
Yourtex Custom Uniforms From fiber to garment, Yourtex offer a dedicated service driven by knowledge to deliver high-quality, tailor-made professional clothing.
With experience spanning over decades, our service is delivered with expertise in all areas of production. From design and development, to manufacturing and final fitting, we always deliver a solution to meet your business needs and expectations.