Last week saw the publication of the Annual Tourism statistics for 2023, the first major release since 2019. The figures showed a healthy picture of the tourism industry with 5.4m overnight trips, 16.6m overnights, generating £1.2bn in spend. There is a lot of information provided which we are still unpacking, however the headlines include: It should be noted […]
The Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy launched this consultation which outlines proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. It is a comprehensive consultation which is grouped into 4 themes: Terms of Employment. including how best to limit or restrict the use of zero hours contracts and associated practices. Pay
INTRODUCTION Tourism NI held their ‘Leaner and Greener `Waste Management’’ webinar on Tuesday 7th February 2023. It was presented by Tina O’Dwyer, The Tourism Space with Aine Martin, Doolin Hotel explaining their experiences also. A recording of the webinar, workshop resources, including a Guide Book and a Workbook to download the relevant spreadsheets, can be
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We welcome the Draft Tourism Strategy – 10 Year Plan and have submitted a response to the consultation. You can read our response HERE The draft tourism strategy recognises the importance of Tourism to the growth of a strong regional economy, supporting communities and the important contribution that it makes to achieving the goals of
The ‘Make it Here’ campaign is dedicated to changing perceptions of working in the tourism and hospitality sectors and attracting and retaining more great people. For more information about the launch, watch the Tourism NI video here. Phase 1 of the ‘Make it Here’ campaign was launched earlier this year and was very successful
NITA are a member of the Home Office Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) All Advisory Group which provides updates and information on all aspects of Border and Immigration policy relating to visitors and employment. This is the updates from the September and October 2023 meetings. Right to Work Scheme Civil Penalty Increases – Illegal
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The latest news from the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Network – October 2023 – can be accessed HERE
Overview Plans by Westminster to introduce a new travel visa known as an Electronic Travel Authorisation – ETA for short – is a requirement to all non-visa national visitors to the UK whether they arrive direct into a UK port of entry (Airport/Ferry Terminal) or via the land border. The cost of an ETA will
NITA Statement 9th March 2023 This morning (Thursday, 9th March) the Government laid legislation in Parliament detailing the proposed operation of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/electronic-travel-authorisation-eta). Despite cross-party support from Northern Ireland MPs and evidence from the Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance that Northern Ireland’s tourism industry would be significantly damaged, the Home Office
Context The ‘Nationalities and Borders Bill’ , which includes the introduction of an Electronic Travel authorisation (ETA) for non-visa nationals travelling to the UK, has been given royal assent. On the 21st July 2022, the Home Office published their New Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border Control (publishing.service.gov.uk). Within the document are details of
