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  • FREE ONLINE HU EVENT THIS WEDS - RETHINK AND RESTART THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN NI - REGISTER NOW
  • NO MORE WAITING - HU CALLS ON NI EXEC TO MATCH ENGLAND AND BEGIN PROCESS OF REOPENING
  • BDO NI - RESTRUCTURING TO FACILITATE RECOVERY AND FUTURE GROWTH
  • HU UPDATE 2 APRIL
  • HU Survey - Government need to know the facts
  • NI Wedding venues jilted by lack of Executive support after year of devastation as first anniversary

    March 2021

  • Over 400 businesses call on First Minister and deputy First Minister to reopen the Economy
  • Permitted Hours for the Sale and Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor at Easter 2021
  • HU UPDATE 29 MARCH
  • 365 DAYS LATER - AND STILL NO CRITERIA FOR REOPENING
  • GETTING READY TO REOPEN PUBS AND RESTAURANTS SEMINAR WITH HU CEO 2PM FRIDAY
  • NO DATES - NO DATA
  • FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES RATES HOLIDAY FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU WELCOMES SUPPORT SCHEME EXTENSIONS - BUT REOPENING STRATEGY CRITICAL FOR SURVIVAL
  • HU UPDATE - BUDGET - SUPPORT - AND MORE
  • HU CEO REACTION TO BUDGET OUTLINED BY UK CHANCELLOR
  • HOSPITALITY ULSTER LAUCHES MAJOR POST PANDEMIC RECOVERY PLAN FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU CEO REACTS TO NI EXEC PATHWAY OUT OF RESTRICTIONS DOCUMENT
  • MPS CALL FOR ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESSES AT BUDGET

    February 2021

  • OVER 200 BUSINESS LEADERS WRITE TO CHANCELLOR PLEADING FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT
  • PLANNING MUST START NOW
  • FINANCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE
  • HU CEO REACTION TO CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER COMMENTS
  • HU BACKS FAIR4HOSPITALITY CAMPAIGN CALLING FOR VAT CUT EXTENSION AND FURTHER SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRY
  • 319 DAYS - WHAT NOW

    January 2021

  • HU UPDATE - LATEST SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR LARGE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES - LOCKDOWN EXTENSION
  • HU UPDATE - DO YOU HAVE A VALID BUSINESS INTERRUPTION CLAIM - STATEMENT ON DRAFT BUDGET CONSULTATION
  • NI WATER APPEAL TO CHECK VACANT PREMISES FOR FROZEN PIPES
  • 20 MILLION POUND SUPPORT SCHEME FOR COMPANY DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED
  • MODERNISING OUR LIQUOR LICENSING - WATCH LIVE
  • HU UPDATE - NON FOOD PUB GRANT ROLLOUT AND FAQ - BEER DUTY PETITION
  • OUTSTANDING GRANTS - WE ARE HERE TO HELP plus PSNI UPDATE
  • SUPPORT SCHEME FOR TRADITIONAL NON FOOD PUBS OPENS 11TH JANUARY
  • HU ASKS DEPT ECONOMY - WHERE IS OUR MONEY - WHERE ARE THE PROMISED GRANTS
  • HU SAYS HOSPITALITY SECTOR HERE CAN HELP GET THE JAB DONE

    2020

  • DECISION TO KEEP TRADITIONAL WET PUBS CLOSED UNFAIR AND UNJUST
  • MULTI MILLION POUND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPPLY CHAIN IN CRISIS
  • SECTOR NEEDS EARLY ASSURANCE OF DEC 11 REOPENING OR SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FORCED CLOSURE AID
  • HU CALLS ON NI EXEC FOR CLARITY ON 11TH DECEMBER REOPENING DATE FOR ENTIRE HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • PUB AID VERY WELCOME BUT OVERALL PACKAGE WONT STOP JOB LOSSES IN HOSPITALITY
  • A REOPENING DATE IS NOW IRRELEVANT - ITS NOW ABOUT A RESCUE PACKAGE
  • KEEPTHELIGHTSON - PUBS TURNING ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO HIGHLIGHT READINESS FOR SAFE REOPENING
  • REOPENING AND FUNDING UPDATE
  • CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME AKA FURLOUGH EXTENDED AT EIGHTY PERCENT
  • HU UPDATE - REOPENING - OFF SALES - FINANCIAL SUPPORT
  • ECONOMY MINISTER AND UK CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCE MORE SUPPORT
  • EVIDENCE SHOWS WE ARE NOT THE BAD BOY OF COVID - AND THATS A FACT
  • WE ARE NOT THE BOGEYMAN - CEO REACTS TO PUBLICATION OF NI EXEC COVID EVIDENCE BANK
  • LONG AWAITED LIQUOR LICENSING BILL INTRODUCED AT NI ASSEMBLY
  • HU SAYS BANNING PUB OFF SALES AS PART OF CURRENT LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS RIDICULOUS AND UNFAIR
  • PROTECTING LIVES - PROTECTING LIVELIHOODS - FINDING A BALANCE TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY
  • HU LEGAL CLARIFICATION ON PUB OFF SALES
  • HU UPDATE - FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME AND PUB OFF SALES
  • LEGAL Q AND A ON REDUNANCIES - NEW JOB RETENTION SCHEME - FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME
  • HU UPDATE 15TH OCTOBER
  • CLOSURE - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
  • HU DEMANDS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL PACKAGE AND RESPONSE GROUP AS SECTOR FORCED TO CLOSE FOR GREATER GOOD
  • UPDATE ON NEW JOB RETENTION SCHEME AND GRANTS
  • WATCH - FOOD SAFETY DURING COVID19
  • HU WELCOMES CHANCELLOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS BUT CALLS FOR CLARITY ON ELIGIBILITY
  • WATCH - BACK AT THE PRECIPICE OF TOTAL INDUSTRY FAILURE
  • NORTH WEST FINANCIAL INTERVENTION WILL HELP SOME BUT WONT COVER BILLS FOR MANY OTHERS
  • HU MEMBERS ZOOM WITH CEO COLIN NEILL ON THURSDAY 8TH OCT
  • DERRY AND STRABANE - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
  • UPDATED GUIDANCE ON CURFEW AND PREVIOUS REGS ISSUED PLUS BDO NI GUIDE TO WINTER ECONOMY
  • A PLEA FOR VIGILANCE
  • HOSPITALITY SECTOR MAKES EMOTIONAL PLEA TO NI EXEC FOR CLOSING TIME OF 1130PM IF CURFEW IMPOSED
  • DRAFT HU GUIDE TO REGULATIONS 23RD SEPTEMBER
  • NEW ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS DISAPPOINTING FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE WORK AND CALLS FOR 1130 CLOSING
  • NEW LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE COVID REGULATIONS
  • NI EXEC AGREES TO REOPEN WET LED PUBS ON 23RD SEPTEMBER
  • INDUSTRY LIFELINE AS POLICYHOLDERS WIN COVID INSURANCE TEST CASE
  • INDICATIVE REOPENING DATE OF 21ST SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCED FOR NON FOOD PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - RATHLIN STRUGGLES PARALLEL PLIGHT OF RURAL PUBS PROVINCEWIDE
  • MINISTERS MEET TO DISCUSS REOPENING OF TRADITIONAL PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Railway Arms in Coleraine
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Silver Swallow in Enniskillen
  • CEO STATEMENT AS MINISTERS PLAN TO MEET WITH INDUSTRY TO SORT OUT REOPENING TRADITIONAL PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - Fitzpatricks in Downpatrick
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Horse n Jockey
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Portstewart Arms
  • GIVE US A DATE OR GIVE US A LIFELINE - HU DEMANDS FROM NI EXECUTIVE
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Park and The Phoenix in Derry Londonderry
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Front Page in Ballymena
  • NO DATE - NO FUNDING - NO HOPE
  • A MESSAGE TO OUR EXECUTIVE - THE 12 MINISTERS WITH THE FUTURE OF TRADITIONAL PUBS IN THEIR HANDS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Maypole in Holywood
  • HU GUIDANCE AND MEDIA ADVICE FOR STAFF OR CUSTOMERS TESTING POSITIVE WITH COVID19
  • LET TRADITIONAL PUBS SHOW THEY CAN TRADE SAFELY OR STEP IN WITH FINANCIAL HELP
  • HU WELCOMES SHADOW CHANCELLOR TO THE NORTH COAST
  • TREAT GOV HOSPITALITY ADVICE AS INSTRUCTION TO HELP CONTROL IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AND LIMIT SPREAD
  • HU RAISES CONCERNS OVER DELAYED OPENING OF NON FOOD PUBS WITH EXECUTIVE OFFICE MINISTERS
  • HU UPDATE- 10TH AUGUST
  • HU IMPLEMENTS REDUNDANCY HELPLINE AS NI EXEC PUSHES DATE FOR OPENING OF NON FOOD PUBS TO 1 SEPTEMBER
  • CATASTROPHIC BLOW FOR LOCAL PUBS AS OPENING DATE PUSHED BACK WITHOUT EMERGENCY FINANCIAL PACKAGE
  • Road to recovery is set but challenges will take some time to overcome
  • HU WELCOMES SIGNIFICANT AND PROGRESSIVE MOVE ON MINIMUM UNIT PRICING BY HEALTH MINISTER ROBIN SWANN
  • HU UPDATE- 24TH JULY
  • WET LED NON FOOD PUBS SECURE OPENING DATE - HU WELCOMES DATE FOR REOPENING OF ALL PUBS
  • PRAXIS CARE HAS JOINED HU TO OFFER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED INDUSTRY WORKERS
  • HU CALLS FOR POWER OF CLOSURE AS IT SEEKS THE REOPENING OF ALL LICENSED PREMISES
  • DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES MINISTER BACKS HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • EVERYONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO REOPEN- BUT WE MUST BE VIGILANT
  • HU UPDATE- WET ONLY PUBS AND CHANCELLOR STATEMENT
  • WATCH NOW- LICENSING OUTDOOR SPACE WITH COLIN MITCHELL OF MTB SOLICITORS
  • RESULT AS UK CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES VAT REDUCTION
  • HU SAYS FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL IF REOPENING DATE IS NOT FORTHCOMING FOR PUBS
  • HU CALLS FOR BUSINESSES AND CUSTOMERS TO PLAY THEIR PART AS SOME HOSP BUSINESSES REOPEN THIS WEEKEND
  • UPDATED GUIDANCE- REOPENING- WHAT WHERE WHEN
  • ASK THE EXPERT- COVID19 RISK ASSESSMENTS- WEDS 12 NOON ON FACEBOOK
  • COVID-19 A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OUT NOW
  • DODDS DELIVERS FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR AGAIN
  • HU URGES EXEC TO CUT 2M GUIDANCE AND SECURE DATE FOR OPENING OF ALL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
  • GUINNESS LAUNCHES 14M EURO FUND TO SUPPORT RECOVERY OF PUBS ACROSS ISLAND OF IRELAND
  • HU WELCOMES PUBLICATION OF GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING OF SECTOR IN NI
  • NO PUB LEFT BEHIND- HU SAYS 2M TO 1M DISTANCING MUST BE FAST TRACKED
  • BT SPORT LAUNCHES FREE INDUSTRY FOCUSED DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAM
  • THE WHAT WHERE AND WHEN OF COVID19 REOPENING EXPLAINED
  • 2M TO 1M DISTANCING THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL BUT 90 MIN RULE A NON STARTER
  • DODDS DELIVERS FOR HOSPITALITY
  • GUINNESS PARTNERS WITH TABLE BOOKING TABLE SERVICE AND CLICK AND COLLECT APP TO OFFER 6 MONTHS FREE
  • HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ADVANCED PREPARATIONS FOR A SAFE REOPENING
  • LETS TAKE THIS OUTSIDE SAYS HU AS NI EXECUTIVE STAYS SILENT ON REOPENING OF HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU EXPRESSES EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT AS NO REOPENING DATE SET AS YET BY NI EXECUTIVE
  • HU ACADEMY POST COVID PLAYBOOK
  • GET READY FOR A REOPENING DATE GET READY FOR A RETURN TO WORK
  • NI ECONOMY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR INSURANCE ISSUES AND FCA ISSUES DRAFT GUIDANCE TO INSURERS
  • CHANGES TO FURLOUGH SCHEME AND PROMO COMPANY SCAM ALERT
  • HU WELCOMES NI EXEC HOTELS ANNOUNCEMENT BUT STRESSES NEED FOR WIDER INDUSTRY REOPENING DATE
  • TAPERED FURLOUGH WONT SAVE JOBS WITHOUT A REOPENING DATE
  • HU WARNS INDUSTRY JOB LOSSES WILL BE IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WITHOUT OPENING DATE
  • HOSPITALITY SPECIFIC COVID ADVICE AND RISK ASSESSMENT PLUS PREPARING TO REOPEN TRAINING
  • HU UPDATE LAST CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS REOPENING MUST BE BASED ON SAFETY
  • RESULT AS ONGOING TARGETED RATES RELIEF ANNOUNCED
  • HU UPDATE FOOD AND DRINK TO GO LOW COST APP INDUSTRY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
  • HU UPDATE GRANTS JOB RETENTION SCHEME REOPENING OUTDOOR SPACES HU ACADEMY
  • HOSPITALITY REOPENING MUST BE ABOUT SAFETY AMID CONCERN OF COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE TO ROI
  • NI HOSPITALITY SECTOR SHOWS DESIRE TO REOPEN WITH 12 POINT ROAD TO RECOVERY PLAN
  • HU UPDATE LOVE LOCAL APP MICROBUSINESS FUND BOUNCEBACK LOANS SELF EMPLOYED TAX CREDITS HU ACADEMY
  • NO POINT IN REOPENING JUST TO GO BROKE
  • HU UPDATE WHAT NEXT INSURANCE BOUNCE BACK LOANS and more
  • HU UPDATE MAKING SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD
  • BUSINESS GROUPS DISCUSS EXTENDING RATES RELIEF WITH FIRST MINISTER AND DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER
  • HU Welcomes Minister Dodds Tourism Recovery Steering Group
  • NI 25K GRANTS AND FURLOUGHED GRANTS NOW OPEN
  • FURLOUGHED GRANTS NOW OPEN
  • Extension to Business Rates Relief Needed to Save Jobs and the Economy
  • HU UPDATE REOPENING REBUILDING ADDITIONAL ONGOING HELP GRANTS READINESS INSURANCE
  • HU UPDATE GRANT PAYMENTS FURLOUGHED STAFF 25K HOSPITALITY
  • 50 DAYS WITHOUT MONEY SORT IT OUT NOW
  • HU UPDATE 25K Grant Which NAV For Grants Business Update Claiming Job Retention Scheme Diageo Letter
  • CEO Writes To NI Ministers On COVID19 Support Challenges
  • HU UPDATE New Employment Whilst Furloughed Drinks Trust Relief Fund
  • HU UPDATE Business Support Grants Interruption Loans Furloughed Workers
  • HELP US TO HELP YOU BY COMPLETING COVID19 INDUSTRY SURVEY TODAY
  • HU UPDATE CEO Writes to Banks Funding Solutions Engaging With Banks Loans Revamped Updated FAQ
  • CEO CALLS ON BANKS TO PROVIDE INTERIM SUPPORT TO HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
  • Time and Cash are Running Out!
  • DAILY UPDATE Interruption Insurance PRS and PPL Mothballing Premises Updated Q and A
  • Ask The Experts Financial Support 1
  • The Latest On Off Licences Job Retention Self Employed and Business Loan Schemes
  • Ask The Experts Furloughing Staff
  • Updated Guidance On Available Financial Support Packages For NI Industry
  • HU Welcomes PM and Chancellor Measures
  • Grant Schemes Announcement Welcomed But We Need Much Much More
  • HU Launches Dedicated Employers Hotline in Response to COVID19
  • HU Makes Demands Clear To NI Economy Committee Amid COVID19 Crisis
  • CEO Comment On Beannchor Temporary Layoffs
  • Industry Crying Out For Lifeline After Finance Minister Emergency Measures
  • HU Demands Government Instruction And Industry Rescue Package Following PM Remarks
  • HU Calls On Industry To Introduce Social Distancing Immediately
  • NI First Minister To Meet HU Monday Over Deepening COVID19 Crisis In Sector
  • Hospitality Ulster responds to 2020 Budget
  • Hospitality Ulster supports decision to cancel Tourism NI Meet the Buyer event
  • Hospitality Industry Response Group created to deal with coronavirus impact
  • Flybe collapse devastating for hospitality sector
  • Hospitality Ulster meets Economy Minister with response to coronavirus a top priority
  • Hospitality sector hyper-vigilant to coronavirus situation
  • Hospitality Ulster Updated Guidance on coronavirus and the hospitality industry
  • Liquor Licensing Bill needs priority
  • HU Stresses Real And Meaningful Change Needed As Licensing Laws Set For Reform
  • MAC Report Not Great Reading For Hospitality Sector In NI
  • Colin Neill Statement On PM 30k Salary Threshold Scrapping For Post Brexit Immigrants
  • Hospitality Ulster calls on Chancellor to scrap Air Passenger Duty
  • Hospitality Ulster welcomes restoration of NI Assembly
  • Trade NI welcomes draft deal to restore devolution
  • Hospitality Ulster urges politicians to sign up to the proposed deal
  • Hospitality Sector Dealt Bitter Blow As Outdated Rating Model Drives Significant Rates Increases

    2019

  • Trade NI calls for introduction of a Forum for Social Dialogue
  • Hospitality Ulster reacts to fire at Bull and Claw restaurant
  • Trade NI launches General Election Manifesto
  • Hospitality industry reacts to scammers attacking well known Belfast restaurant
  • Hospitality Ulster and Retail NI slam enforcement action against festive banner
  • CEO responds to launch of DUP policy plan
  • New Chair and Vice Chair selected at Hospitality Ulster AGM
  • Hospitality Ulster reacts to new Brexit withdrawal deal
  • Consultation Launched on Liquor Licensing Laws in NI
  • Hospitality Ulster welcomes Michelin stars for three Belfast Restaurants
  • Search Begins To Find The Top 100 Hospitality Businesses
  • Need to stimulate the hospitality sector as a boost to NI economy
  • CEO welcomes launch of business rates consultation
  • Trade NI launches 10 year plan at major NI business event at Westminster

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  • FREE ONLINE HU EVENT THIS WEDS - RETHINK AND RESTART THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN NI - REGISTER NOW
  • NO MORE WAITING - HU CALLS ON NI EXEC TO MATCH ENGLAND AND BEGIN PROCESS OF REOPENING
  • BDO NI - RESTRUCTURING TO FACILITATE RECOVERY AND FUTURE GROWTH
  • HU UPDATE 2 APRIL
  • HU Survey - Government need to know the facts
  • NI Wedding venues jilted by lack of Executive support after year of devastation as first anniversary

    March 2021

  • Over 400 businesses call on First Minister and deputy First Minister to reopen the Economy
  • Permitted Hours for the Sale and Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor at Easter 2021
  • HU UPDATE 29 MARCH
  • 365 DAYS LATER - AND STILL NO CRITERIA FOR REOPENING
  • GETTING READY TO REOPEN PUBS AND RESTAURANTS SEMINAR WITH HU CEO 2PM FRIDAY
  • NO DATES - NO DATA
  • FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES RATES HOLIDAY FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU WELCOMES SUPPORT SCHEME EXTENSIONS - BUT REOPENING STRATEGY CRITICAL FOR SURVIVAL
  • HU UPDATE - BUDGET - SUPPORT - AND MORE
  • HU CEO REACTION TO BUDGET OUTLINED BY UK CHANCELLOR
  • HOSPITALITY ULSTER LAUCHES MAJOR POST PANDEMIC RECOVERY PLAN FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU CEO REACTS TO NI EXEC PATHWAY OUT OF RESTRICTIONS DOCUMENT
  • MPS CALL FOR ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESSES AT BUDGET

    February 2021

  • OVER 200 BUSINESS LEADERS WRITE TO CHANCELLOR PLEADING FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT
  • PLANNING MUST START NOW
  • FINANCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE
  • HU CEO REACTION TO CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER COMMENTS
  • HU BACKS FAIR4HOSPITALITY CAMPAIGN CALLING FOR VAT CUT EXTENSION AND FURTHER SUPPORT FOR INDUSTRY
  • 319 DAYS - WHAT NOW

    January 2021

  • HU UPDATE - LATEST SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR LARGE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES - LOCKDOWN EXTENSION
  • HU UPDATE - DO YOU HAVE A VALID BUSINESS INTERRUPTION CLAIM - STATEMENT ON DRAFT BUDGET CONSULTATION
  • NI WATER APPEAL TO CHECK VACANT PREMISES FOR FROZEN PIPES
  • 20 MILLION POUND SUPPORT SCHEME FOR COMPANY DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED
  • MODERNISING OUR LIQUOR LICENSING - WATCH LIVE
  • HU UPDATE - NON FOOD PUB GRANT ROLLOUT AND FAQ - BEER DUTY PETITION
  • OUTSTANDING GRANTS - WE ARE HERE TO HELP plus PSNI UPDATE
  • SUPPORT SCHEME FOR TRADITIONAL NON FOOD PUBS OPENS 11TH JANUARY
  • HU ASKS DEPT ECONOMY - WHERE IS OUR MONEY - WHERE ARE THE PROMISED GRANTS
  • HU SAYS HOSPITALITY SECTOR HERE CAN HELP GET THE JAB DONE

    2020

  • DECISION TO KEEP TRADITIONAL WET PUBS CLOSED UNFAIR AND UNJUST
  • MULTI MILLION POUND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPPLY CHAIN IN CRISIS
  • SECTOR NEEDS EARLY ASSURANCE OF DEC 11 REOPENING OR SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN FORCED CLOSURE AID
  • HU CALLS ON NI EXEC FOR CLARITY ON 11TH DECEMBER REOPENING DATE FOR ENTIRE HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • PUB AID VERY WELCOME BUT OVERALL PACKAGE WONT STOP JOB LOSSES IN HOSPITALITY
  • A REOPENING DATE IS NOW IRRELEVANT - ITS NOW ABOUT A RESCUE PACKAGE
  • KEEPTHELIGHTSON - PUBS TURNING ON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO HIGHLIGHT READINESS FOR SAFE REOPENING
  • REOPENING AND FUNDING UPDATE
  • CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME AKA FURLOUGH EXTENDED AT EIGHTY PERCENT
  • HU UPDATE - REOPENING - OFF SALES - FINANCIAL SUPPORT
  • ECONOMY MINISTER AND UK CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCE MORE SUPPORT
  • EVIDENCE SHOWS WE ARE NOT THE BAD BOY OF COVID - AND THATS A FACT
  • WE ARE NOT THE BOGEYMAN - CEO REACTS TO PUBLICATION OF NI EXEC COVID EVIDENCE BANK
  • LONG AWAITED LIQUOR LICENSING BILL INTRODUCED AT NI ASSEMBLY
  • HU SAYS BANNING PUB OFF SALES AS PART OF CURRENT LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS RIDICULOUS AND UNFAIR
  • PROTECTING LIVES - PROTECTING LIVELIHOODS - FINDING A BALANCE TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY
  • HU LEGAL CLARIFICATION ON PUB OFF SALES
  • HU UPDATE - FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME AND PUB OFF SALES
  • LEGAL Q AND A ON REDUNANCIES - NEW JOB RETENTION SCHEME - FINANCIAL SUPPORT SCHEME
  • HU UPDATE 15TH OCTOBER
  • CLOSURE - WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
  • HU DEMANDS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL PACKAGE AND RESPONSE GROUP AS SECTOR FORCED TO CLOSE FOR GREATER GOOD
  • UPDATE ON NEW JOB RETENTION SCHEME AND GRANTS
  • WATCH - FOOD SAFETY DURING COVID19
  • HU WELCOMES CHANCELLOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS BUT CALLS FOR CLARITY ON ELIGIBILITY
  • WATCH - BACK AT THE PRECIPICE OF TOTAL INDUSTRY FAILURE
  • NORTH WEST FINANCIAL INTERVENTION WILL HELP SOME BUT WONT COVER BILLS FOR MANY OTHERS
  • HU MEMBERS ZOOM WITH CEO COLIN NEILL ON THURSDAY 8TH OCT
  • DERRY AND STRABANE - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
  • UPDATED GUIDANCE ON CURFEW AND PREVIOUS REGS ISSUED PLUS BDO NI GUIDE TO WINTER ECONOMY
  • A PLEA FOR VIGILANCE
  • HOSPITALITY SECTOR MAKES EMOTIONAL PLEA TO NI EXEC FOR CLOSING TIME OF 1130PM IF CURFEW IMPOSED
  • DRAFT HU GUIDE TO REGULATIONS 23RD SEPTEMBER
  • NEW ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS DISAPPOINTING FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE WORK AND CALLS FOR 1130 CLOSING
  • NEW LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE COVID REGULATIONS
  • NI EXEC AGREES TO REOPEN WET LED PUBS ON 23RD SEPTEMBER
  • INDUSTRY LIFELINE AS POLICYHOLDERS WIN COVID INSURANCE TEST CASE
  • INDICATIVE REOPENING DATE OF 21ST SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCED FOR NON FOOD PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - RATHLIN STRUGGLES PARALLEL PLIGHT OF RURAL PUBS PROVINCEWIDE
  • MINISTERS MEET TO DISCUSS REOPENING OF TRADITIONAL PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Railway Arms in Coleraine
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Silver Swallow in Enniskillen
  • CEO STATEMENT AS MINISTERS PLAN TO MEET WITH INDUSTRY TO SORT OUT REOPENING TRADITIONAL PUBS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - Fitzpatricks in Downpatrick
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Horse n Jockey
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Portstewart Arms
  • GIVE US A DATE OR GIVE US A LIFELINE - HU DEMANDS FROM NI EXECUTIVE
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Park and The Phoenix in Derry Londonderry
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Front Page in Ballymena
  • NO DATE - NO FUNDING - NO HOPE
  • A MESSAGE TO OUR EXECUTIVE - THE 12 MINISTERS WITH THE FUTURE OF TRADITIONAL PUBS IN THEIR HANDS
  • SAVEOURPUBS - The Maypole in Holywood
  • HU GUIDANCE AND MEDIA ADVICE FOR STAFF OR CUSTOMERS TESTING POSITIVE WITH COVID19
  • LET TRADITIONAL PUBS SHOW THEY CAN TRADE SAFELY OR STEP IN WITH FINANCIAL HELP
  • HU WELCOMES SHADOW CHANCELLOR TO THE NORTH COAST
  • TREAT GOV HOSPITALITY ADVICE AS INSTRUCTION TO HELP CONTROL IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AND LIMIT SPREAD
  • HU RAISES CONCERNS OVER DELAYED OPENING OF NON FOOD PUBS WITH EXECUTIVE OFFICE MINISTERS
  • HU UPDATE- 10TH AUGUST
  • HU IMPLEMENTS REDUNDANCY HELPLINE AS NI EXEC PUSHES DATE FOR OPENING OF NON FOOD PUBS TO 1 SEPTEMBER
  • CATASTROPHIC BLOW FOR LOCAL PUBS AS OPENING DATE PUSHED BACK WITHOUT EMERGENCY FINANCIAL PACKAGE
  • Road to recovery is set but challenges will take some time to overcome
  • HU WELCOMES SIGNIFICANT AND PROGRESSIVE MOVE ON MINIMUM UNIT PRICING BY HEALTH MINISTER ROBIN SWANN
  • HU UPDATE- 24TH JULY
  • WET LED NON FOOD PUBS SECURE OPENING DATE - HU WELCOMES DATE FOR REOPENING OF ALL PUBS
  • PRAXIS CARE HAS JOINED HU TO OFFER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED INDUSTRY WORKERS
  • HU CALLS FOR POWER OF CLOSURE AS IT SEEKS THE REOPENING OF ALL LICENSED PREMISES
  • DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES MINISTER BACKS HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • EVERYONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO REOPEN- BUT WE MUST BE VIGILANT
  • HU UPDATE- WET ONLY PUBS AND CHANCELLOR STATEMENT
  • WATCH NOW- LICENSING OUTDOOR SPACE WITH COLIN MITCHELL OF MTB SOLICITORS
  • RESULT AS UK CHANCELLOR ANNOUNCES VAT REDUCTION
  • HU SAYS FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL IF REOPENING DATE IS NOT FORTHCOMING FOR PUBS
  • HU CALLS FOR BUSINESSES AND CUSTOMERS TO PLAY THEIR PART AS SOME HOSP BUSINESSES REOPEN THIS WEEKEND
  • UPDATED GUIDANCE- REOPENING- WHAT WHERE WHEN
  • ASK THE EXPERT- COVID19 RISK ASSESSMENTS- WEDS 12 NOON ON FACEBOOK
  • COVID-19 A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OUT NOW
  • DODDS DELIVERS FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR AGAIN
  • HU URGES EXEC TO CUT 2M GUIDANCE AND SECURE DATE FOR OPENING OF ALL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
  • GUINNESS LAUNCHES 14M EURO FUND TO SUPPORT RECOVERY OF PUBS ACROSS ISLAND OF IRELAND
  • HU WELCOMES PUBLICATION OF GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING OF SECTOR IN NI
  • NO PUB LEFT BEHIND- HU SAYS 2M TO 1M DISTANCING MUST BE FAST TRACKED
  • BT SPORT LAUNCHES FREE INDUSTRY FOCUSED DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAM
  • THE WHAT WHERE AND WHEN OF COVID19 REOPENING EXPLAINED
  • 2M TO 1M DISTANCING THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL BUT 90 MIN RULE A NON STARTER
  • DODDS DELIVERS FOR HOSPITALITY
  • GUINNESS PARTNERS WITH TABLE BOOKING TABLE SERVICE AND CLICK AND COLLECT APP TO OFFER 6 MONTHS FREE
  • HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN ADVANCED PREPARATIONS FOR A SAFE REOPENING
  • LETS TAKE THIS OUTSIDE SAYS HU AS NI EXECUTIVE STAYS SILENT ON REOPENING OF HOSPITALITY SECTOR
  • HU EXPRESSES EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT AS NO REOPENING DATE SET AS YET BY NI EXECUTIVE
  • HU ACADEMY POST COVID PLAYBOOK
  • GET READY FOR A REOPENING DATE GET READY FOR A RETURN TO WORK
  • NI ECONOMY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR INSURANCE ISSUES AND FCA ISSUES DRAFT GUIDANCE TO INSURERS
  • CHANGES TO FURLOUGH SCHEME AND PROMO COMPANY SCAM ALERT
  • HU WELCOMES NI EXEC HOTELS ANNOUNCEMENT BUT STRESSES NEED FOR WIDER INDUSTRY REOPENING DATE
  • TAPERED FURLOUGH WONT SAVE JOBS WITHOUT A REOPENING DATE
  • HU WARNS INDUSTRY JOB LOSSES WILL BE IN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WITHOUT OPENING DATE
  • HOSPITALITY SPECIFIC COVID ADVICE AND RISK ASSESSMENT PLUS PREPARING TO REOPEN TRAINING
  • HU UPDATE LAST CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS REOPENING MUST BE BASED ON SAFETY
  • RESULT AS ONGOING TARGETED RATES RELIEF ANNOUNCED
  • HU UPDATE FOOD AND DRINK TO GO LOW COST APP INDUSTRY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
  • HU UPDATE GRANTS JOB RETENTION SCHEME REOPENING OUTDOOR SPACES HU ACADEMY
  • HOSPITALITY REOPENING MUST BE ABOUT SAFETY AMID CONCERN OF COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE TO ROI
  • NI HOSPITALITY SECTOR SHOWS DESIRE TO REOPEN WITH 12 POINT ROAD TO RECOVERY PLAN
  • HU UPDATE LOVE LOCAL APP MICROBUSINESS FUND BOUNCEBACK LOANS SELF EMPLOYED TAX CREDITS HU ACADEMY
  • NO POINT IN REOPENING JUST TO GO BROKE
  • HU UPDATE WHAT NEXT INSURANCE BOUNCE BACK LOANS and more
  • HU UPDATE MAKING SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD
  • BUSINESS GROUPS DISCUSS EXTENDING RATES RELIEF WITH FIRST MINISTER AND DEPUTY FIRST MINISTER
  • HU Welcomes Minister Dodds Tourism Recovery Steering Group
  • NI 25K GRANTS AND FURLOUGHED GRANTS NOW OPEN
  • FURLOUGHED GRANTS NOW OPEN
  • Extension to Business Rates Relief Needed to Save Jobs and the Economy
  • HU UPDATE REOPENING REBUILDING ADDITIONAL ONGOING HELP GRANTS READINESS INSURANCE
  • HU UPDATE GRANT PAYMENTS FURLOUGHED STAFF 25K HOSPITALITY
  • 50 DAYS WITHOUT MONEY SORT IT OUT NOW
  • HU UPDATE 25K Grant Which NAV For Grants Business Update Claiming Job Retention Scheme Diageo Letter
  • CEO Writes To NI Ministers On COVID19 Support Challenges
  • HU UPDATE New Employment Whilst Furloughed Drinks Trust Relief Fund
  • HU UPDATE Business Support Grants Interruption Loans Furloughed Workers
  • HELP US TO HELP YOU BY COMPLETING COVID19 INDUSTRY SURVEY TODAY
  • HU UPDATE CEO Writes to Banks Funding Solutions Engaging With Banks Loans Revamped Updated FAQ
  • CEO CALLS ON BANKS TO PROVIDE INTERIM SUPPORT TO HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
  • Time and Cash are Running Out!
  • DAILY UPDATE Interruption Insurance PRS and PPL Mothballing Premises Updated Q and A
  • Ask The Experts Financial Support 1
  • The Latest On Off Licences Job Retention Self Employed and Business Loan Schemes
  • Ask The Experts Furloughing Staff
  • Updated Guidance On Available Financial Support Packages For NI Industry
  • HU Welcomes PM and Chancellor Measures
  • Grant Schemes Announcement Welcomed But We Need Much Much More
  • HU Launches Dedicated Employers Hotline in Response to COVID19
  • HU Makes Demands Clear To NI Economy Committee Amid COVID19 Crisis
  • CEO Comment On Beannchor Temporary Layoffs
  • Industry Crying Out For Lifeline After Finance Minister Emergency Measures
  • HU Demands Government Instruction And Industry Rescue Package Following PM Remarks
  • HU Calls On Industry To Introduce Social Distancing Immediately
  • NI First Minister To Meet HU Monday Over Deepening COVID19 Crisis In Sector
  • Hospitality Ulster responds to 2020 Budget
  • Hospitality Ulster supports decision to cancel Tourism NI Meet the Buyer event
  • Hospitality Industry Response Group created to deal with coronavirus impact
  • Flybe collapse devastating for hospitality sector
  • Hospitality Ulster meets Economy Minister with response to coronavirus a top priority
  • Hospitality sector hyper-vigilant to coronavirus situation
  • Hospitality Ulster Updated Guidance on coronavirus and the hospitality industry
  • Liquor Licensing Bill needs priority
  • HU Stresses Real And Meaningful Change Needed As Licensing Laws Set For Reform
  • MAC Report Not Great Reading For Hospitality Sector In NI
  • Colin Neill Statement On PM 30k Salary Threshold Scrapping For Post Brexit Immigrants
  • Hospitality Ulster calls on Chancellor to scrap Air Passenger Duty
  • Hospitality Ulster welcomes restoration of NI Assembly
  • Trade NI welcomes draft deal to restore devolution
  • Hospitality Ulster urges politicians to sign up to the proposed deal
  • Hospitality Sector Dealt Bitter Blow As Outdated Rating Model Drives Significant Rates Increases

    2019

  • Trade NI calls for introduction of a Forum for Social Dialogue
  • Hospitality Ulster reacts to fire at Bull and Claw restaurant
  • Trade NI launches General Election Manifesto
  • Hospitality industry reacts to scammers attacking well known Belfast restaurant
  • Hospitality Ulster and Retail NI slam enforcement action against festive banner
  • CEO responds to launch of DUP policy plan
  • New Chair and Vice Chair selected at Hospitality Ulster AGM
  • Hospitality Ulster reacts to new Brexit withdrawal deal
  • Consultation Launched on Liquor Licensing Laws in NI
  • Hospitality Ulster welcomes Michelin stars for three Belfast Restaurants
  • Search Begins To Find The Top 100 Hospitality Businesses
  • Need to stimulate the hospitality sector as a boost to NI economy
  • CEO welcomes launch of business rates consultation
  • Trade NI launches 10 year plan at major NI business event at Westminster

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