Colin Neill
Colin Neill: Customers dealt another blow as tax on alcohol faces biggest increase in five decades
AS the summer months, and indeed, one of the busiest periods of the year for hospitality peaks, it is great to see tourists and locals out enjoying our fantastic hospitality offering here.
Caution urged over NI hospitality awards after hundreds of finalists named - including restaurants that are shut
QUESTIONS have been raised over a series of Northern Ireland award events organised by a Glasgow-based marketing company after restaurants, some of which have been out of business for a number of years, were short-listed as finalists.
All-island co-operation on the agenda as Tánaiste hosts northern business delegation in Dublin
TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin will host a northern business delegation in Dublin on Thursday in an event expected to focus on greater co-operation and driving the all-island economy.
COLIN NEILL: People Promise is key to maximising potential of hospitality and tourism sectors
HOSPITALITY workers are some of the most passionate, inspiring, and resilient individuals that Northern Ireland’s workforce has to offer.
Hospitality firms urged to sign up to new standards for staff to help address high vacancy rates
Tourism and hospitality businesses around the north are being urged to sign up to new industry standards for staff in a bid to address the 14 per cent vacancy rate across the sector here.
'Higher interest rates will increase the cost of doing business'
BUSINESSES in the north have responded with dismay at the latest hike in interest rates.
Pubs and restaurants in plea for urgent government action over energy bills
HOSPITALITY Ulster is among a number of industry bodies representing the UK's pubs, bars and restaurants sector which are demanding the government in London to urgently act on crippling energy bills.
Hospitality sector crisis deepens as spiralling costs show no sign of levelling out
AS the warmer and lighter nights make their long-awaited return, and as we drag out and dust off the outdoor furniture, once again our thoughts turn to enjoying a spritz or a cold beer al fresco.
Heaton-Harris: Windsor Framework marks new era for Northern Ireland
Several Stormont departments have expressed concerns the public sector will be under pressure due to the budget.
Trade NI to lead north's 'largest ever trade mission to Westminster'
A NEW prospectus aimed at driving economic growth in the north will be presented to hundreds of business leaders, diplomats and MPs at Westminster on Tuesday.