Scotland has long been one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for conferences, corporate events, and luxury hospitality. With its serene, beautiful landscapes as the backdrop and welcoming hospitality, Scotland is thriving as a highly desirable destination for weddings and corporate circles. Cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen continue to attract international visitors, while iconic destinations like Banff and the Highlands remain popular for weddings and leisure tourism. For venue managers, hotel owners, and procurement specialists, this growth presents numerous challenges in creating flexible, high-quality spaces that can accommodate diverse guest demands.
At Burgess Furniture, we have been working with leading hotels and venues across Scotland to meet these challenges with commercial furniture that combines design, durability, and practicality for over half a century. In this post, we’d like to share some helpful insights, tips and how other local venues have transformed their event spaces.
Meeting the demands of Scotland’s hospitality sector
The Scottish hospitality market is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Corporate events and tourism are recovering strongly, weddings are on the rise, and venues are continually developing flexible spaces to meet the wide variety of demands. This means venues need:
- Adaptable layouts for conferences, gala dinners, and private functions
- Durable furniture designed to withstand high usage without compromising on comfort
- Design-led solutions that enhance guest experiences while supporting operational efficiency
Insider tips: Getting more from your space
Event and hotel managers know that space is money. At Burgess, we offer solutions and accessories to help maximise both efficiency and revenue:
- Free Layout Service – Our in-house experts provide bespoke CAD drawings and room plans to help managers make the best use of their event spaces. Whether you’re planning a conference, wedding, or awards dinner, this free service ensures your layout is optimised for capacity, flow, and guest experience.
- Accessories for added flexibility – From chair linking that keeps rows secure and perfectly in line, to chair & table trolleys that reduce setup time, accessories can significantly cut labour costs and improve turnover between events. Products like Centrefold Platforms and Portable Dance floors also allow venues to expand their event offering, opening up new revenue streams without the need for large-scale refurbishments.
Supporting Scotland’s growth in hospitality
As Scotland continues to expand its reputation as a hub for international conferences and destination events, the role of reliable, design-led furniture becomes increasingly essential. Burgess Furniture is proud to support this growth by supplying banquet chairs, folding tables, and event accessories that help venues operate more efficiently while enhancing the guest experience.
For hoteliers, interior designers, conference organisers, and procurement managers, the right furniture is not just about style – it’s about ensuring your venue is prepared for the opportunities ahead. Here are some installations of our long-standing partnerships with Scottish hotels and venues that highlight how furniture choices directly support operational goals and aesthetics:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow – Installed the Vario-Allday chair, Inicio chair (featured), and System-C tables, enabling staff to transform conference spaces quickly and host back-to-back events with minimal downtime.
Hilton Hotel Glasgow – Selected the Tiani chair (featured), and a bespoke table from our Executive Boardroom range for their versatility and comfort, ensuring both corporate clients and social guests enjoy a consistent experience.
Banff Springs, Scotland – Selected Simba chairs and Slimfold tables (both featured) for their blend of practicality and style, perfectly suited to weddings and special occasions in a coastal heritage venue.
Deluxe Louis Ballroom Chair Spotlight – the beauty of wood with the resilience of metal
Recent advances in finishing techniques have led to the development of the Deluxe Louis luxury ballroom chair. A stacking banquet chair that looks like wood, but is actually a metal frame with a realistic wood stain finish. The benefits of this new range are:
- Robust metal frame built for strength and longevity
- Lighter than solid wood to ease handling, speeding up set-up time
- Realistic wood stain finishes are available in six options
- Customisable with armrests and decorative back designs
- Wide selection of fabrics
- Choice of two leg styles, fluted or tapered
- Stackable for quick and space-saving storage
- Eco-conscious design to be fully recyclable
- Crafted to maximise value over the product’s lifespan
Our commitment to a greener future in hospitality
For today’s hotels, venues, and event spaces, sustainability is more than a trend, it’s a responsibility. At Burgess Furniture, we’re proud to be recognised by the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP), powered by EcoVadis. This initiative unites hospitality operators and procurement professionals to drive higher environmental and ethical sourcing standards across the sector.
Our recognition reflects Burgess’s long-standing commitment to:
- Responsible manufacturing that reduces environmental impact
- Minimising waste throughout the production process
- Designing for longevity, ensuring our furniture delivers value across its full lifecycle
For venue managers and procurement teams, this means confidence that every Burgess product supports your own sustainability goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.
Would you like to know more about how Burgess Furniture can help your venue?
Our expert team is here to guide you through the best options for your space, style, and budget. Call us on +44 (0)33 0333 9258 or email hello@burgessfurniture.com