By: Janice Gault, Northern Ireland Hotels Federation CEO Despite a lacklustre summer weather-wise, Northern Ireland’s hotel industry has displayed remarkable resilience, as per the latest
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Gastropub Gowdy’s of Down Royal has been acquired by its long-term lessees as part of a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank. Husband and wife
Antrim’s iconic Boat House Restaurant is set to open again on October 10 as Sean and Geraldine McLaughlin, in partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
A new hospitality group has taken on the running of Haslem Hotel and The Lark Bar in Lisburn Square. The Haslem Group, is led by
Jack Coffee Bar in east Belfast’s CS Lewis Square has closed with the family behind it blaming a slowdown in trade and the financial pressures
One of the Belfast men behind the famous Dead Rabbit bar in New York has opened a new venue in the city’s Penn Station. Jack
Titanic Distillers’ new site at Belfast’s Thompson Dock has been officially opened by UK Minister for Exports Lord Offord. The minister unveiled a commemorative plaque
Four pivotal themes are set to define Hospitality Exchange 2023, with People Power at its heart. Northern Ireland’s Premier Tourism and Hospitality Conference, which takes
The Commercial Director of Hastings Hotels, Aileen Martin, has announced her retirement after 30 years at the helm of the group’s sales and commercial operations.
New north coast restaurant The Lookout has reported a successful launch, with 3,000 covers served in its first month. The Ballycastle eatery, based at The

