Hospitality Ulster members have demanded an explanation of why the sector has not been afforded business rates relief in the Autumn Statement in line with England, Scotland and Wales.
ONE in seven hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland - primarily pubs - will close in the next year if the industry's myriad of pressing concerns around crippling rates and taxes aren't adequately addressed in the chancellor's autumn statement next week.
Belfast’s hotel and hospitality sector is set to expand after permission was granted for four new hotels three in the Cathedral Quarter of the city centre alone.