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46 Hotels and 68 Pubs/Bars Face Rates Revaluation Despite Reval26 Pause
05 October 2026
We are aware that Land & Property Services (LPS) is currently carrying out individual revaluations of 46 hotels and 68 pubs/bars, despite the broader Reval26 process being paused. We have raised concerns with LPS and sought clarification on the rationale for progressing these assessments outside the main revaluation exercise.
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We must think twice before adding a tourist tax
24 September 2026
The debate around a potential tourist tax in Northern Ireland has moved up the agenda following the UK Government’s decision to give mayors and local leaders in England powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy. It is a debate we cannot afford to have in isolation
Hospitality Ulster Golf Day Brings the Industry Together for a Great Cause
24 September 2026
Hospitality Ulster had a fantastic day at our annual Golf Day at Roe Valley Resort Golf Course, bringing together members, industry colleagues, sponsors and friends of the hospitality sector for a day of friendly competition, networking and fundraising — all in support of a very important cause, The Aisling Centre.
Turn your Electricity Bill into an Income-Generating Asset
23 September 2026
Kitchens that never stop, laundries running round the clock, pools kept warm and rooms kept comfortable: hospitality runs on electricity. Most businesses see that demand purely as a cost. iPower sees an opportunity: turn it into a source of income, resilience, and a way to play your much needed part in the island's renewable energy future.
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A Night-Time Economy Needs Taxis
23 September 2026
For Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry, the availability of taxis is becoming more than an inconvenience. It is increasingly an issue for the viability of the night-time economy, particularly outside Belfast, where public transport options are more limited and the availability of taxis can fall sharply in the evening