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WHY IS THE SECRETARY OF STATE TURNING HIS BACK ON THE FOURTH LARGEST EMPLOYER IN NI
MAMMA MIA - THE BJORN IDENTITY SET TO BRING THE MAGIC OF ABBA TO HU CARNIVAL
COCA-COLA LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL DESIGNATED DRIVER CAMPAIGN FOR 2023
TRANSLINK BUS AND TRAIN NIGHTMOVERS BACK FOR FESTIVE SEASON
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD - BELFAST CITY COUNCIL PAVEMENT CAFE LICENSING CONSULTATION UNDERWAY

MAGHERAFELT AND LDERRY - HAVE A COFFEE WITH COLIN THIS WEEK
AMAZON DELIVERS THE PREMIER LEAGUE - 20 ADDITIONAL LIVE GAMES ON TNT SPORTS THIS DECEMBER
PETE SNODDEN TO LEAD HU CARNIVAL AS EVENT HOST ALSO CONFIRMS SPECIAL GUEST DJ SET
UPDATE FOR BUSINESS IMPACTED BY FLOODING

October 2023

STILL THE ONE - IRELANDS BEST SHANIA TWAIN TRIBUTE SET FOR HU CARNIVAL
TOURISM NI LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF SUCCESSFUL MAKE IT HERE CAMPAIGN WITH CALL FOR INDUSTRY STORIES
INDUSTRY WARNED TO ENSURE BOTTOMLESS PROMOTIONS DO NOT ENCOURAGE IRRESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
NEWRY AND PORTRUSH - HAVE A COFFEE WITH COLIN THIS WEEK
HIGH RATES REMAIN A WRECKING BALL FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR SAYS NEW CHAIR OF HOSPITALITY ULSTER
COFFEE WITH COLIN COMES TO NEWRY NEXT TUESDAY 24 OCT
QUARTERLY SURVEY - YOUR DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

September 2023

DUNADRY HOTEL EMBRACES SUSTAINABILITY WITH SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION FROM HU PARTNER NEXT GEN
INVITATION - TOURISM NI EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT ROADSHOWS
WATCH NOW - NARRATED OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY TRADING PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER TRENDS SEPT 23
YOUR WEEKEND BRIEFING - NETWORKING EVENT INVITE - BDO RESTAURANTS AND BARS REPORT - MOLSON SKY OFFER
AVAIL OF A 20 PERCENT GRANT FOR SOLAR PV WITH HU SOLAR ENERGY PARTNER NEXT GEN POWER

August 2023

REACTING TO THE ROIS RETURN TO A 13.5 VAT RATE
UPDATE ON THE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND THE SURRENDER PRINCIPLE
WATCH - BDO NI OUTLINES ROADMAP OF KEY ASKS FOR FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN NI
HU PLAYS FOR NEWLY REBRANDED TNT SPORTS IN CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH
WE KNOW YOU ARE A GOOD EMPLOYER - BUT DO POTENTIAL STAFF
Customers dealt another blow as tax on alcohol faces significant increase from Tuesday 1st August

July 2023

DUTY RISE - 1st August 2023
WE ARE RECRUITING BOARD MEMBERS
Quarterly Survey- We need to know so we can tell Government!

June 2023

Wellbeing and Development Promise launched by Hospitality and Tourism Industry
HU CALLS OUT BOE AND UK GOV OVER INTEREST RATE AND DUTY RISES
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session Ballycastle

May 2023

ENERGY CRISIS PUSHING PUBS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS TO BREAKING POINT
MAJOR PROSPECTUS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH LAUNCHED BY TRADE NI

April 2023

TAKE THE QUARTERLY INDUSTRY SURVEY - MAKE A DIFFERENCE
10 PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES IN 3 DAYS THIS WEEK ON BT SPORT
HU GOLF DAY - SAVE THE DATE 31st MAY

March 2023

TRADE NI - NORTHERN IRELAND RECEPTION AT WESTMINSTER
REACTIVE MEDIA STATEMENT TO THE FURTHER INCREASE IN INFLATION
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session
Loyalty Cards and New Minimum Wage Increases

February 2023

REACTIVE STATEMENT - NI SOS FREEZES NON-DOMESTIC REGIONAL RATE
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS - DO YOU HAVE JOB VACANCIES TO FILL
WATCH NOW - NARRATED OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY TRADING PERFORMANCE FEB 23
ASK FOR ANGELA - SIGN UP NOW AS PSNI SPREADS MESSAGE AHEAD OF VALENTINES
HU GOLF DAY - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW

January 2023

THE QUARTERLY SURVEY YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session in Partnership with Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR - RATES REVAL UPDATE WITH LPS THIS THURSDAY

2022

UPDATE ON DOMESTIC ENERGY BILL SUPPORT SCHEME AND CHRISTMAS LICENSING HOURS 2022
HU MEMBER RESOURCES UPDATE
BRING YOUR STAFF - DRINKS FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT ON US AS HU CELEBRATES TURNING 150
Open Invitation Meet the HU CEO & Board in your own back yard!
HU ENERGY UPDATE - ON DEMAND REPLAY AND RESOURCES
LAST CHANCE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUARTERLY SURVEY - YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR - ENERGY UPDATE - GOV SUPPORT - PRACTICAL STEPS
THE QUARTERLY SURVEY- YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
HU Spotlight 30th September 2022
LAST CHANCE - HELP US TO HELP YOU - HU INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE SURVEY
HU MONTHLY INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE TRACKER - SEPTEMBER
HOSPITALITY ULSTER REACTS TO ENERGY SUPPORT MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY UK GOVERNMENT
URGENT CLARITY NEEDED ON ENERGY AND WIDER SUPPORT TO SAVE HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
CEO UPDATE - AN INDUSTRY IN CRISES
UK Government Support Announcement
Prime Ministers Energy Support Package
HINCH DISTILLERY PUTS LIMITED NUMBER OF AN DARA DUN CASKS ON SALE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
SIGN UP TO A PLEA TO UK GOV AND COMPLETE VERY SHORT ENERGY SURVEY
CGA REPORT - HOW IS THE NI ON-TRADE PERFORMING
LEADING TRADE GROUPS UNITE TO OUTLINE ACTION PLAN ON COST OF DOING BUSINESS CRISIS
HELP US TO HELP YOU - REFORM OF BUSINESS RATES SURVEY
BELFAST COMMUNITY JOBS AND TRAINING FAIR SEPT 22
LYNAS FOODSERVICE LAUNCHES YOUR FOOD MAGAZINE
EXPANDED EMPLOYER RESOURCES - FREE HR HEALTH CHECK WORTH OVER 750 POUNDS
HOSPITALITY ULSTER LAUNCHES WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO COMBAT LABOUR SHORTAGES AFFECTING INDUSTRY
TRIPLE THREAT TO THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR WARNS CHIEF EXCUTIVE AT AGM
FREE PLACES FOR HOSPITALITY ULSTER MEMBERS ON THE NEXT CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMME
LIQUOR LICENSING RENEWALS - REMINDER
LCN AWARDS 2022
HU EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES - WORKPLACE POLICY EXAMPLES
HU EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES - JOB DESCRIPTION TEMPLATES
BELFAST ALERT - UPDATE ON NI CENTENARY PARADE
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS SURVEY - YOUR INPUT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK - HU SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY
HU HEALTH PACKAGES - BENEFITS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN STAFF
EASTER LICENSING HOURS 2022 AND ONWARDS
HU UPDATE - HU AT IFEX NEXT WEEK AND HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES
URGENT ENERGY SUPPLY SURVEY
FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES REGIONAL RATES FREEZE AND 50M SUPPORT PACKAGE
COFFEE WITH COLIN COMES TO NEWRY THIS WEDNESDAY
HU UPDATE - OMICRON GRANT DEADLINE - MINIMUM PRICING CONSULTATION
STRENGTHENING THE CASE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REDUCED VAT RATE
HU CEO STATEMENT AS HEALTH MINISTER LIFTS REMAINING COVID RESTRICTIONS
NEW HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS CHARTER LAUNCHED
HU STATEMENT AS OMICRON PAYMENTS MADE AND SCHEME EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HOTELS
WORST TRADING PERFORMANCE IN LIVING MEMORY ACCORDING TO LATEST SURVEY

2021

COVID INSPECTIONS - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
COVID REGULATIONS - UPDATED 16 DEC 21
UPDATE ON PROOF OF COVID STATUS
SURVEY SHOWS SUSTAINED CATASTROPHIC IMPACT TO SECTOR AS COVID PASS PENALTIES IMPOSED FROM TODAY
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 6 DEC TO 12 DEC 21
BIZ AND HOSPITALITY GROUPS JOIN EXEC MINISTERS TO APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO WORK WITH THEM THIS CHRISTMAS
LIVE ONLINE INDUSTRY UPDATE PLUS Q AND A - TUES 14 DEC 10AM
CALL FOR BAR AND RESTAURANT INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS TO TELL THEIR CAREER STORY
NEW HU CHAIR CALLS ON EXEC TO PRIORITISE HOSPITALITY SECTOR AS SUPPORT NOW CRITICAL
ASK THE MINISTER Q AND A POSTPONED
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 29 NOV TO 5 DEC 21
SPECULATIVE AND UNNECESSARY COMMENTS CAUSING HAVOC WITH HOSPITALITY CHRISTMAS TRADE
ASK THE MINISTER - LIVE ONLINE Q AND A WITH ECONOMY MINISTER GORDON LYONS MLA
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 22ND - 28TH NOV 21
PROOF OF COVID STATUS GUIDANCE
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT
LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR - COVID PASSES - DEALING WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICT SITUATIONS
BELFAST HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR - FRI 26 NOV
THE WHAT MATTERS SURVEY FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
COVID CERTIFICATION TO ACCESS HOSPITALITY
DECISION TO IMPOSE PASSPORTS WITHOUT SUPPORT SENDS CLEAR SIGNAL WE ARE OF NO VALUE OR CONCERN
DRINK SPIKING - INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
MAJORITY OF INDUSTRY CANNOT SUPPORT MANDATORY COVID PASSPORTS
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS COULD DOUBLE UNDER NEW COMPENSATION LAWS
HOSPITALITY NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW
UK GOV AND EU MUST SAFEGUARD NI HOSPITALITY SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN
CEO UPDATE ON UK CHANCELLOR BUDGET STATEMENT
GUIDANCE FOR HOSPITALITY AHEAD OF RESTRICTIONS LIFTING ON 31 OCT
30 MINUTE BRIEFING ON DEMAND - HELP WITH RECRUITMENT
30 MINUTE BRIEFING - ENERGY PRICING - REGISTER NOW
CHANGES TO COVID REGULATIONS - UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER
CONSOLIDATED GUIDE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY COVID REGULATIONS
DFC TO HOLD BELFAST HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
HU LIVE ONLINE BRIEFING - THE HIGH STREET SCHEME
UPDATED GUIDANCE ON ISOLATION CHANGES - SICK PAY AND THE DEFINITION OF CLOSE CONTACT
Lifting of Rule of Six and Executive Announcement Reaction
HU SURVEY RESULTS ON IMPACT OF COVID ISOLATION POLICY EXTREMELY WORRYING SAYS CEO
CURRENT RESTRICTIONS AND ISOLATION POLICY STILL IMPACTING VIABILITY OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
UPDATED GUIDANCE - STAFF OR CUSTOMER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID
EXEC MUST BRING FORWARD DEDICATED HOSPITALITY STRATEGY TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND BUILD RESILIENCE
HU STATEMENT FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON RESTRICITIONS - 8 JULY
HU STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENT
HU WELCOMES DECISION TO BRING BACK LIVE MUSIC TO PUBS AND VENUES
HU WELCOMES PASSING OF FINAL STAGE OF LIQUOR LICENSING BILL AFTER DECADE LONG CAMPAIGN FOR REFORM
HU STATEMENT ON CHANGE OF INDICATIVE DATE FOR RESUMPTION OF LIVE MUSIC
HU CALLS FOR RETURN OF LIVE MUSIC DECISION TO BE FOLLOWED THROUGH ON
HU URGES NI EXEC TO BRING THE BEATS BACK AS IT EXAMINES RETURN OF LIVE MUSIC
RECRUIT - RETAIN - UPSKILL - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
CEO STATEMENT AS NI EXEC RUBBER STAMP INDOOR REOPENING OF HOSPITALITY
COUNTDOWN CLOCK FOR REOPENING INDOOR HOSPITALITY ON 24 MAY HAS NOW BEGUN IN EARNEST
THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR NEEDS TO REOPEN NOW
HOSPITALITY SECTOR PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO RETAIL STAFF UNFORTUNATELY MADE REDUNDANT DURING LOCKDOWN
HU SAYS LACK OF EARLY ENGAGEMENT BY EXECUTIVE OFFICE CAUSING CHAOS WITH OUTDOOR REOPENING REGS
GUIDE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY COVID REGS
HU SAYS REVISED INDICATIVE DATES BY EXECUTIVE WELCOMED
HU SAYS LATEST DATA BACKS REOPENING AS EXECUTIVE INDECISION LEAVES NI LAST REGION TO MAKE THE CALL
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
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
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
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

WHY IS THE SECRETARY OF STATE TURNING HIS BACK ON THE FOURTH LARGEST EMPLOYER IN NI
22 November 2023
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MAMMA MIA - THE BJORN IDENTITY SET TO BRING THE MAGIC OF ABBA TO HU CARNIVAL
16 November 2023
read more

COCA-COLA LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL DESIGNATED DRIVER CAMPAIGN FOR 2023
15 November 2023
read more

TRANSLINK BUS AND TRAIN NIGHTMOVERS BACK FOR FESTIVE SEASON
15 November 2023
read more

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD - BELFAST CITY COUNCIL PAVEMENT CAFE LICENSING CONSULTATION UNDERWAY
14 November 2023
read more

MAGHERAFELT AND LDERRY - HAVE A COFFEE WITH COLIN THIS WEEK
13 November 2023
read more

AMAZON DELIVERS THE PREMIER LEAGUE - 20 ADDITIONAL LIVE GAMES ON TNT SPORTS THIS DECEMBER
09 November 2023
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PETE SNODDEN TO LEAD HU CARNIVAL AS EVENT HOST ALSO CONFIRMS SPECIAL GUEST DJ SET
08 November 2023
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UPDATE FOR BUSINESS IMPACTED BY FLOODING
02 November 2023
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STILL THE ONE - IRELANDS BEST SHANIA TWAIN TRIBUTE SET FOR HU CARNIVAL
31 October 2023
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Articles

WHY IS THE SECRETARY OF STATE TURNING HIS BACK ON THE FOURTH LARGEST EMPLOYER IN NI
MAMMA MIA - THE BJORN IDENTITY SET TO BRING THE MAGIC OF ABBA TO HU CARNIVAL
COCA-COLA LAUNCHES SUCCESSFUL DESIGNATED DRIVER CAMPAIGN FOR 2023
TRANSLINK BUS AND TRAIN NIGHTMOVERS BACK FOR FESTIVE SEASON
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD - BELFAST CITY COUNCIL PAVEMENT CAFE LICENSING CONSULTATION UNDERWAY

MAGHERAFELT AND LDERRY - HAVE A COFFEE WITH COLIN THIS WEEK
AMAZON DELIVERS THE PREMIER LEAGUE - 20 ADDITIONAL LIVE GAMES ON TNT SPORTS THIS DECEMBER
PETE SNODDEN TO LEAD HU CARNIVAL AS EVENT HOST ALSO CONFIRMS SPECIAL GUEST DJ SET
UPDATE FOR BUSINESS IMPACTED BY FLOODING

October 2023

STILL THE ONE - IRELANDS BEST SHANIA TWAIN TRIBUTE SET FOR HU CARNIVAL
TOURISM NI LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF SUCCESSFUL MAKE IT HERE CAMPAIGN WITH CALL FOR INDUSTRY STORIES
INDUSTRY WARNED TO ENSURE BOTTOMLESS PROMOTIONS DO NOT ENCOURAGE IRRESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
NEWRY AND PORTRUSH - HAVE A COFFEE WITH COLIN THIS WEEK
HIGH RATES REMAIN A WRECKING BALL FOR HOSPITALITY SECTOR SAYS NEW CHAIR OF HOSPITALITY ULSTER
COFFEE WITH COLIN COMES TO NEWRY NEXT TUESDAY 24 OCT
QUARTERLY SURVEY - YOUR DATA MAKES A DIFFERENCE

September 2023

DUNADRY HOTEL EMBRACES SUSTAINABILITY WITH SOLAR POWER INSTALLATION FROM HU PARTNER NEXT GEN
INVITATION - TOURISM NI EXPERIENCE DEVELOPMENT ROADSHOWS
WATCH NOW - NARRATED OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY TRADING PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMER TRENDS SEPT 23
YOUR WEEKEND BRIEFING - NETWORKING EVENT INVITE - BDO RESTAURANTS AND BARS REPORT - MOLSON SKY OFFER
AVAIL OF A 20 PERCENT GRANT FOR SOLAR PV WITH HU SOLAR ENERGY PARTNER NEXT GEN POWER

August 2023

REACTING TO THE ROIS RETURN TO A 13.5 VAT RATE
UPDATE ON THE REVIEW OF LICENSING AND THE SURRENDER PRINCIPLE
WATCH - BDO NI OUTLINES ROADMAP OF KEY ASKS FOR FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN NI
HU PLAYS FOR NEWLY REBRANDED TNT SPORTS IN CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH
WE KNOW YOU ARE A GOOD EMPLOYER - BUT DO POTENTIAL STAFF
Customers dealt another blow as tax on alcohol faces significant increase from Tuesday 1st August

July 2023

DUTY RISE - 1st August 2023
WE ARE RECRUITING BOARD MEMBERS
Quarterly Survey- We need to know so we can tell Government!

June 2023

Wellbeing and Development Promise launched by Hospitality and Tourism Industry
HU CALLS OUT BOE AND UK GOV OVER INTEREST RATE AND DUTY RISES
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session Ballycastle

May 2023

ENERGY CRISIS PUSHING PUBS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS TO BREAKING POINT
MAJOR PROSPECTUS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH LAUNCHED BY TRADE NI

April 2023

TAKE THE QUARTERLY INDUSTRY SURVEY - MAKE A DIFFERENCE
10 PREMIER LEAGUE GAMES IN 3 DAYS THIS WEEK ON BT SPORT
HU GOLF DAY - SAVE THE DATE 31st MAY

March 2023

TRADE NI - NORTHERN IRELAND RECEPTION AT WESTMINSTER
REACTIVE MEDIA STATEMENT TO THE FURTHER INCREASE IN INFLATION
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session
Loyalty Cards and New Minimum Wage Increases

February 2023

REACTIVE STATEMENT - NI SOS FREEZES NON-DOMESTIC REGIONAL RATE
HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS - DO YOU HAVE JOB VACANCIES TO FILL
WATCH NOW - NARRATED OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY TRADING PERFORMANCE FEB 23
ASK FOR ANGELA - SIGN UP NOW AS PSNI SPREADS MESSAGE AHEAD OF VALENTINES
HU GOLF DAY - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW

January 2023

THE QUARTERLY SURVEY YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
HU IN YOUR BACKYARD Board Open Session in Partnership with Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR - RATES REVAL UPDATE WITH LPS THIS THURSDAY

2022

UPDATE ON DOMESTIC ENERGY BILL SUPPORT SCHEME AND CHRISTMAS LICENSING HOURS 2022
HU MEMBER RESOURCES UPDATE
BRING YOUR STAFF - DRINKS FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT ON US AS HU CELEBRATES TURNING 150
Open Invitation Meet the HU CEO & Board in your own back yard!
HU ENERGY UPDATE - ON DEMAND REPLAY AND RESOURCES
LAST CHANCE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUARTERLY SURVEY - YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
FREE ONLINE WEBINAR - ENERGY UPDATE - GOV SUPPORT - PRACTICAL STEPS
THE QUARTERLY SURVEY- YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
HU Spotlight 30th September 2022
LAST CHANCE - HELP US TO HELP YOU - HU INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE SURVEY
HU MONTHLY INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE TRACKER - SEPTEMBER
HOSPITALITY ULSTER REACTS TO ENERGY SUPPORT MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY UK GOVERNMENT
URGENT CLARITY NEEDED ON ENERGY AND WIDER SUPPORT TO SAVE HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
CEO UPDATE - AN INDUSTRY IN CRISES
UK Government Support Announcement
Prime Ministers Energy Support Package
HINCH DISTILLERY PUTS LIMITED NUMBER OF AN DARA DUN CASKS ON SALE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
SIGN UP TO A PLEA TO UK GOV AND COMPLETE VERY SHORT ENERGY SURVEY
CGA REPORT - HOW IS THE NI ON-TRADE PERFORMING
LEADING TRADE GROUPS UNITE TO OUTLINE ACTION PLAN ON COST OF DOING BUSINESS CRISIS
HELP US TO HELP YOU - REFORM OF BUSINESS RATES SURVEY
BELFAST COMMUNITY JOBS AND TRAINING FAIR SEPT 22
LYNAS FOODSERVICE LAUNCHES YOUR FOOD MAGAZINE
EXPANDED EMPLOYER RESOURCES - FREE HR HEALTH CHECK WORTH OVER 750 POUNDS
HOSPITALITY ULSTER LAUNCHES WORKFORCE STRATEGY TO COMBAT LABOUR SHORTAGES AFFECTING INDUSTRY
TRIPLE THREAT TO THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR WARNS CHIEF EXCUTIVE AT AGM
FREE PLACES FOR HOSPITALITY ULSTER MEMBERS ON THE NEXT CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMME
LIQUOR LICENSING RENEWALS - REMINDER
LCN AWARDS 2022
HU EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES - WORKPLACE POLICY EXAMPLES
HU EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES - JOB DESCRIPTION TEMPLATES
BELFAST ALERT - UPDATE ON NI CENTENARY PARADE
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS SURVEY - YOUR INPUT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK - HU SUPPORT FOR THE INDUSTRY
HU HEALTH PACKAGES - BENEFITS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN STAFF
EASTER LICENSING HOURS 2022 AND ONWARDS
HU UPDATE - HU AT IFEX NEXT WEEK AND HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES
URGENT ENERGY SUPPLY SURVEY
FINANCE MINISTER ANNOUNCES REGIONAL RATES FREEZE AND 50M SUPPORT PACKAGE
COFFEE WITH COLIN COMES TO NEWRY THIS WEDNESDAY
HU UPDATE - OMICRON GRANT DEADLINE - MINIMUM PRICING CONSULTATION
STRENGTHENING THE CASE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE REDUCED VAT RATE
HU CEO STATEMENT AS HEALTH MINISTER LIFTS REMAINING COVID RESTRICTIONS
NEW HOSPITALITY EMPLOYERS CHARTER LAUNCHED
HU STATEMENT AS OMICRON PAYMENTS MADE AND SCHEME EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HOTELS
WORST TRADING PERFORMANCE IN LIVING MEMORY ACCORDING TO LATEST SURVEY

2021

COVID INSPECTIONS - WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
COVID REGULATIONS - UPDATED 16 DEC 21
UPDATE ON PROOF OF COVID STATUS
SURVEY SHOWS SUSTAINED CATASTROPHIC IMPACT TO SECTOR AS COVID PASS PENALTIES IMPOSED FROM TODAY
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 6 DEC TO 12 DEC 21
BIZ AND HOSPITALITY GROUPS JOIN EXEC MINISTERS TO APPEAL TO PUBLIC TO WORK WITH THEM THIS CHRISTMAS
LIVE ONLINE INDUSTRY UPDATE PLUS Q AND A - TUES 14 DEC 10AM
CALL FOR BAR AND RESTAURANT INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS TO TELL THEIR CAREER STORY
NEW HU CHAIR CALLS ON EXEC TO PRIORITISE HOSPITALITY SECTOR AS SUPPORT NOW CRITICAL
ASK THE MINISTER Q AND A POSTPONED
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 29 NOV TO 5 DEC 21
SPECULATIVE AND UNNECESSARY COMMENTS CAUSING HAVOC WITH HOSPITALITY CHRISTMAS TRADE
ASK THE MINISTER - LIVE ONLINE Q AND A WITH ECONOMY MINISTER GORDON LYONS MLA
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT WC 22ND - 28TH NOV 21
PROOF OF COVID STATUS GUIDANCE
WEEKLY TRADING SURVEY - COVID IMPACT
LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR - COVID PASSES - DEALING WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICT SITUATIONS
BELFAST HOSPITALITY JOB FAIR - FRI 26 NOV
THE WHAT MATTERS SURVEY FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
COVID CERTIFICATION TO ACCESS HOSPITALITY
DECISION TO IMPOSE PASSPORTS WITHOUT SUPPORT SENDS CLEAR SIGNAL WE ARE OF NO VALUE OR CONCERN
DRINK SPIKING - INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
MAJORITY OF INDUSTRY CANNOT SUPPORT MANDATORY COVID PASSPORTS
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS COULD DOUBLE UNDER NEW COMPENSATION LAWS
HOSPITALITY NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW
UK GOV AND EU MUST SAFEGUARD NI HOSPITALITY SECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN
CEO UPDATE ON UK CHANCELLOR BUDGET STATEMENT
GUIDANCE FOR HOSPITALITY AHEAD OF RESTRICTIONS LIFTING ON 31 OCT
30 MINUTE BRIEFING ON DEMAND - HELP WITH RECRUITMENT
30 MINUTE BRIEFING - ENERGY PRICING - REGISTER NOW
CHANGES TO COVID REGULATIONS - UPDATE 7th SEPTEMBER
CONSOLIDATED GUIDE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY COVID REGULATIONS
DFC TO HOLD BELFAST HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
HU LIVE ONLINE BRIEFING - THE HIGH STREET SCHEME
UPDATED GUIDANCE ON ISOLATION CHANGES - SICK PAY AND THE DEFINITION OF CLOSE CONTACT
Lifting of Rule of Six and Executive Announcement Reaction
HU SURVEY RESULTS ON IMPACT OF COVID ISOLATION POLICY EXTREMELY WORRYING SAYS CEO
CURRENT RESTRICTIONS AND ISOLATION POLICY STILL IMPACTING VIABILITY OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
UPDATED GUIDANCE - STAFF OR CUSTOMER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID
EXEC MUST BRING FORWARD DEDICATED HOSPITALITY STRATEGY TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND BUILD RESILIENCE
HU STATEMENT FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON RESTRICITIONS - 8 JULY
HU STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENT
HU WELCOMES DECISION TO BRING BACK LIVE MUSIC TO PUBS AND VENUES
HU WELCOMES PASSING OF FINAL STAGE OF LIQUOR LICENSING BILL AFTER DECADE LONG CAMPAIGN FOR REFORM
HU STATEMENT ON CHANGE OF INDICATIVE DATE FOR RESUMPTION OF LIVE MUSIC
HU CALLS FOR RETURN OF LIVE MUSIC DECISION TO BE FOLLOWED THROUGH ON
HU URGES NI EXEC TO BRING THE BEATS BACK AS IT EXAMINES RETURN OF LIVE MUSIC
RECRUIT - RETAIN - UPSKILL - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
CEO STATEMENT AS NI EXEC RUBBER STAMP INDOOR REOPENING OF HOSPITALITY
COUNTDOWN CLOCK FOR REOPENING INDOOR HOSPITALITY ON 24 MAY HAS NOW BEGUN IN EARNEST
THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR NEEDS TO REOPEN NOW
HOSPITALITY SECTOR PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO RETAIL STAFF UNFORTUNATELY MADE REDUNDANT DURING LOCKDOWN
HU SAYS LACK OF EARLY ENGAGEMENT BY EXECUTIVE OFFICE CAUSING CHAOS WITH OUTDOOR REOPENING REGS
GUIDE TO NI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY COVID REGS
HU SAYS REVISED INDICATIVE DATES BY EXECUTIVE WELCOMED
HU SAYS LATEST DATA BACKS REOPENING AS EXECUTIVE INDECISION LEAVES NI LAST REGION TO MAKE THE CALL
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
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
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
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