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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.
Checks HMRC will carry out against the criteria
HMRC will carry out checks to see if you meet the criteria for receiving AEO status.
Applying for AEO status
Find out how to apply for AEO status.
Where the AEO status is recognised
Find out where your AEO status is recognised.
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Setting terms and conditions
How to set the terms of a contract between you and your customers.
Setting suitable payment terms for your customers
Payment terms are crucial to your cashflow and competitive position and should be explained clearly to customers.