Northern Irish hotel expects increased demand from people resident in the Republic in lockdown loophole
With Northern Ireland opening up, here s the situation about people from the Republic staying in hotels up North
The Canal Court in Newry
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A member of senior management at The Canal Court in Newry believes that the longer Level 5 restrictions remain in the Republic of Ireland, the more likelihood of increased demand to Northern Ireland there will be those seeking a getaway break.
Covid-19: Cautious welcome for easing of NI restrictions
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There has been mixed reaction from business leaders and owners to the announcement that many Covid-19 restrictions will ease from next week onwards in Northern Ireland.
Hairdressers and other close contact services, such as driving lessons, can resume from 23 April, the Stormont Executive has agreed.
Indoor hospitality venues, including pubs and hotels, are then to reopen on 24 May. We are the solution, not the problem
Janice Gault, NI Hotels Federation
Janice Gault, the chief executive of the NI Hotels Federation, says she understands 3,500 wedding receptions have been booked in Northern Ireland for May, June and July.
NI wedding venues fear nuptials will cancel receptions if lockdown not lifted soon belfastlive.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from belfastlive.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Northern Ireland hotel sector says it needs 17 daysâ notice to be fully prepared to reopen
Hotels say they will have to hire 2,500 staff and call for a timeline from the Executive to allow preparations to begin
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Northern Irelandâs hotels need to be given 17 daysâ notice if they are to be ready to reopen, the industryâs trade body has said.
We need a timetable to get us out of this crisis say business leaders belfasttelegraph.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from belfasttelegraph.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.