The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) expresses concerns over the closure of businesses in Glasgow's city centre, stating that it could negatively impact the city's appeal to locals and tourists.
Glasgow 's city centre is in a sorry-state with businesses on Sauchiehall Street evaporating and streets littered with rubbish. The Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) says that stores, restaurants, and other venues ceasing to exist spells trouble for the future of the city and its appeal to locals and tourists. Glasgow is known for our food, music, hospitality and retail - with so much to see and do.
But, residents can't ignore the fact that many of these businesses across the city have recently been forced to close. READ MORE: Elderly cyclist mowed down by car on busy A82 as road closed for six hours READ MORE: Man charged with 'possession of knife' after police attend Blantyre disturbance We previously reported that The Beer Cafe, in Merchant City, had closed down permanently, leaving punters shocked. Mexican restaurant Barburrito also closed its doors, on Hope Street, with the unit now up for sale. The SHG says that it could be the 'sign of the times' and have asked 'what is Glasgow becoming?
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