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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.
INVITATION - VATS THE PROBLEM
INVITATION - VATS THE PROBLEM

21 October 2026

Join us as we come together to highlight the challenges facing the hospitality sector and call for change to support the future of our industry.

Who Says You Can
Who Says You Can't Be Two Places At Once?

19 October 2026

We can be in different places, around different tables, but with the same purpose: representing our members, building alliances and ensuring the voice of Northern Ireland hospitality is heard where it matters.

Sugar Snap offering HU members access to specialist food & hospitality marketing expertise
Sugar Snap offering HU members access to specialist food & hospitality marketing expertise

14 October 2026

Sugar Snap offers Hospitality Ulster members access to specialist food and hospitality marketing expertise, with straightforward monthly subscriptions, transparent pricing and no long-term contracts.

Free Trial Period For HU Members With Accredited Supplier SKC Gaming
Free Trial Period For HU Members With Accredited Supplier SKC Gaming

08 October 2026

As a Hospitality Ulster Accredited Supplier, SKC Gaming is committed to supporting the hospitality sector and providing businesses with practical entertainment solutions backed by experience, service and ongoing support.

46 Hotels and 68 Pubs/Bars Face Rates Revaluation Despite Reval26 Pause
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.

We must think twice before adding a tourist tax
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