The Latest Breaking News from Hospitality Ulster

VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’

A hotel owner said the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland is in ‘survival mode’.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Increased duty on alcohol will ‘cripple’ hospitality businesses

Colin Neill, of Hospitality Ulster, said businesses will have no option but to increase prices.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Northern Ireland Women’s Night Safety Charter to be rolled out

It follows the launch of the "Ask for Angela" scheme in December

Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2023

Belfast restaurant owner says 'it’s becoming impossible' for many in hospitality as energy bills rocket

Hospitality Ulster has warned the industry is in crisis

Belfast Live · Sep 16, 2022

Derry restaurant owner warns of extreme worry as energy bill nears £100,000 a year

The government are urged to step in before healthy businesses are forced to close

Belfast Live · Sep 2, 2022

The rise of al fresco: How outdoor dining is transforming Belfast's food scene

"Perhaps the pandemic forced us outside again in the fresh air, which isn’t a bad thing"

Belfast Live · Jul 17, 2022

Cost of living crisis: Northern Ireland hospitality businesses that have closed due to rising prices

Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster described the current situation as "worse than Covid" for the industry

Belfast Live · Jul 2, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis: Rising costs "worse than Covid" for hospitality as NI restaurants close

Colin Neill from Hospitality Ulster said the industry is battling rising supply and labour costs

Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022

Babel fire: Damage to Belfast city centre hotel being assessed after rooftop bar catches fire

Smoke was seen billowing from the popular nightspot which is part of the Bullitt Hotel complex on Church Lane

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2022

Babel Belfast fire: Smoke pours from city centre hotel with roads closed

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2022