Tina Calder

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary. As part of these celebrations, the NIHF is recognising outstanding individuals who serve as ambassadors in the hotel profession. This year’s Hotel Hero Awards showcase the diverse roles and opportunities available within the sector. People are the lifeblood of the hotel industry

Hastings Hotels has partnered with SD Bell & Co in East Belfast to create a specially roasted 100% Arabica blend for the group’s six luxurious properties. The launch of the brew comes as Hastings Hotels confirmed a new supply agreement with Henderson Foodservice to continue its long standing coffee relationship which spans eight years. As part of this, the

The owners of an upland farm in County Antrim have purchased additional land and invested significantly in diversification and automation with the support of Ulster Bank to help secure the future of the family’s third generation of farmer. Timmy and Karen Rea, who farm 260 acres of land between Larne and Slemish Mountain, have diversified

The Protect UK Conference was held recently at ICC Belfast. Presented by TINYg, the world’s largest, free to use Counter Terrorism Information network, and the Department for Business and Trade, the Conference brought together security experts, policymakers, and members of the events industry to discuss The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s

AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast celebrated its sixth birthday by reopening its stunning outdoor dining area, The Terrace, allowing guests to experience its beautiful waterfront location while enjoying a new tapas-inspired menu. Among the rejuvenated menu of dishes are Padrón peppers, succulent calamari, Antipasti sharing boards and delicious pizzas, all evoking a sense of sunshine

Prominent car dealership Agnew has announced the extension of its partnership with mental health charity MindWise for an additional two years, solidifying its commitment to supporting the Beyond Bricks programme — an initiative that reaches out to the younger generation. Beyond Bricks uses Lego-based play to enhance the mental health and well-being of children in

Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard is now officially home to the Northern Ireland’s first ever Clintons outlet store as it opened its doors to customers on Saturday 20 April 2024. The 1,054sq ft store, which was originally Card Centre, has rebranded to Clintons and opened at the Lotus Property owned scheme in

Leading leisure Jet2.com has been named Best Airline at the prestigious Routes Europe 2024 Awards. The awards, regarded as one of the key accolades in European aviation, took place on April 23rd at Routes Europe 2024 at Aarhus in Denmark. The awards bring together key figures from the industry to celebrate excellence in aviation, as well as outstanding achievements in the

More than 300 businesspeople have joined policymakers including Economy Minister Conor Murphy and the new Chief Executive of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue for a collaborative conference designed to facilitate deeper co-operation between industry and policymakers. Hosted by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) with the support of headline sponsor Ulster Bank and

Leading IT asset disposition and lifecycle management (ITAD and ITALM) company Vyta has earned the highest business honour in the United Kingdom as one of four companies from Northern Ireland to win a King’s Award for Enterprise this year.  Vyta has been recognised for its excellence in sustainability as one of only two Northern Ireland

Leading contractor Henry Brothers has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. As one of only two Northern Irish businesses to have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category in 2024, Henry Brothers was praised for its exemplary approach which has resulted in significant benefits for the business, the environment, and