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Tourism industry events and awards
The range of tourism industry events and awards in Northern Ireland that can help you grow your business by improving your skills and raising your profile
Funding support for growing a tourism business
Organisations that offer funding and support initiatives for growing a tourism business in Northern Ireland, such as Tourism NI, Invest NI and others.
Digital marketing for tourism businesses
How your tourism business can take advantage of digital marketing tactics like social media and CRM to promote your offering and drive repeat custom.
Branding for tourism businesses
Advice on how tourism businesses can use branding to set themselves apart from competitors and deliver unique visitor experiences.
Training for the tourism sector
Boost your employees’ skills to grow your business – find training for the tourism and hospitality sector including WorldHost customer service training
Employment in tourism businesses
Employment law and best practice resources that can help you run your tourism business lawfully and efficiently.
Health and safety in tourism businesses
An outline of health and safety obligations specific to tourism businesses.
Fire, gas and electricity safety in tourism businesses
Fire, gas and electricity safety laws that tourist accommodation businesses must comply with.
Food and drink laws in tourism businesses
Information to help you comply with food safety laws if you offer food or drink to your guests.
Business rates for your tourist accommodation premises
Find out if you need to pay business rates serviced or self catering accommodation premises.
Signs for your tourism business
Find out if you need permission to display tourism signs or advertisements for your business.
Planning permission and building control for tourism businesses
Find out if you need planning permission for your bed and breakfast, self catering or other tourism business.
Alcohol licensing for tourism businesses
The types of tourism businesses that can apply for a licence to sell alcohol, those that cannot, and the criteria and the process of how to apply.
TV licence fees for hotels, hostels and campsites
The type of television licence you will need if you have TVs at your tourist accommodation premises hotel, hostel or campsite, the costs of the licence and the exceptions.
Finance for disabled entrepreneurs
Overview of the different funding options available for start-up businesses in Northern Ireland
Business networks and support for disabled entrepreneurs
A list of organisations and networks that provide support for disabled entrepreneurs
Starting a business when on benefits
Starting a business can have an impact on benefits you may receive, learn how you could be affected
Food tourism opportunities for hospitality providers
How restaurants, hotels, pubs and other hospitality providers can capitalise on food tourism opportunities.
Food tourism experiences
Guidance and support for offering food tourism experiences like tours, food trails, events and festivals.
Quality grading for tourism businesses
Tourism NI’s five star quality grading scheme for tourism businesses, and details and benefits of other tourism quality accreditations.