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Explore the latest news and updates from Hospitality Ulster, the trade body for the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. Our news section provides timely statements and insights on industry developments, ensuring our members and stakeholders are well-informed and supported in navigating challenges and opportunities within the licensed trade industry.
Turn your Electricity Bill into an Income-Generating Asset
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.

Hospitality Ulster and Mills Selig Launch Exclusive Legal Clinics for Hospitality Sector
Hospitality Ulster and Mills Selig Launch Exclusive Legal Clinics for Hospitality Sector

16 September 2026

Running a hospitality business brings constant operational demands, but the legal issues underpinning those operations can be equally significant. From managing employees and safeguarding licensed premises to negotiating supplier contracts and planning for succession, decisions made today can directly affect a business’s resilience, profitability and future.

Is Your Hospitality Business Underinsured? The Hidden Risk Facing Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants & Cafes
Is Your Hospitality Business Underinsured? The Hidden Risk Facing Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants & Cafes

08 September 2026

When hospitality operators think about insurance, they often focus on ensuring they have cover in place. However, a growing concern across the sector is not a lack of insurance, but underinsurance.

Gaining Greater Control Over Labour Costs
Gaining Greater Control Over Labour Costs

02 September 2026

Gaining Greater Control Over Labour Costs Labour costs remain one of the most significant expenses for hospitality businesses. Whether managing a restaurant, hotel, café or bar, operators are constantly balancing great customer experiences with efficient operations.

Legal Clinics For Hospitality Businesses
Legal Clinics For Hospitality Businesses

26 August 2026

Your Managers Can Make Or Break Your Business
Your Managers Can Make Or Break Your Business

20 August 2026

In hospitality, it’s often not the food, drink or décor that determines success - it’s the people leading your teams.