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
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
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Know what you're really paying to take card?
26 August 2026
A free card payments audit for Hospitality Ulster members from BRISK Technology. Ask most operators what they pay in card fees and you’ll get the number on the front of the contract. Ask them what landed on last month’s statement and it’s a different figure — usually a higher one.
Is Your Hospitality Insurance Ready for Today's Challenges?
06 August 2026
We’d like to introduce you to Everywhen, the leading insurance company that specialises in insuring hospitality businesses. Whether you operate a boutique hotel, a family-run restaurant, a licensed premises or a larger hospitality group, reviewing your insurance arrangements regularly can help ensure your business is properly protected and prepared for the unexpected. Because insurance should be more than simply arranging a policy once a year.
List Your Venue on the Sober Atlas
21 July 2026
The Sober Irish Atlas is a venue map and directory built specifically for people looking for alcohol-free options when they're out. Pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and cafés can list their alcohol-free range — beers, wines, spirits, cocktails — so that sober and sober-curious customers can find them easily.
Hospitality Ulster Campaigns ... Rates & VAT
20 July 2026
Hospitality Ulster… • The unsustainable increases under Reval26- PAUSED • VAT in Northern Ireland- now being debated in Westminster. What Next?