Author: Joe Kearney

Mike Gatt, the Belfast-born GM of Maldron’s newly-rebranded hotel in the heart of Derry City, believes that the venue’s potential is firmly rooted in the

Colin Neill feels that, economically at least, 2014 was ultimately a little disappointing, but he cautions that preoccupation with the negative aspects of the trade

Michael Deane is one of the most recognisable faces of Ulster hospitality. Proprietor of seven diverse restaurants in Belfast, he shares the credit for transforming

His is, perhaps, one of the most recognisable faces across the hospitality trade in Northern Ireland today. Still hugely active at the age of 86,

The scourge of red tape – the bane of many a busy publican’s life – is currently coming under intense scrutiny as a special inquiry

Christmas is a busy time for any venue selling food and while wine is a natural fit for any festive table, but Belfast brewer and

County Down entrepreneur and business man, Michael Cafolla, entered into his second stint as chair of the local branch of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH)

Pat McCann, chief executive of Dalata, has hinted that the acquisitive Dublin-based hotel group is looking at expansion into Belfast…   Pat McCann, the amiable

The Belfast Christmas Market has been taking place on the grounds of the city hall for more than six years now, but what effect does

Veteran local chef, Raymond McArdle, a well-known face across the hospitality trade in Northern Ireland, was back in the limelight recently when he represented Northern