Economy

CBI/Pearson survey warns of Northern Ireland skills ‘crisis’

A major survey of business employers across the UK has warned of serious skills shortages in the future because of…

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New runway for Heathrow favoured by Airports Commission

After a prolonged period of debate about the options for adding additional airport capacity in the South East of England,…

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Open for business?

Extending the licensing hours for pubs, clubs and restaurants has been widely lauded as having the potential to maximise tourism…

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Trade shows on the move

Redevelopment plans for the King’s Hall site in South Belfast are opening up a major new opportunity for event organisers…

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Belfast attracts major air routes conference

A major aviation conference will be hosted in Belfast in 2017 following a winning bid by a joint partnership of…

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A day in the Mournes

The Mourne Mountains in County Down offers a wide range of attractions to visitors but local people think that much…

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Providing the environment for local tourism

Businesses in the Carrickfergus area are growing by tapping into the area’s tourism potential and its attractive visitor experience. Carrickfergus…

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Unlocking Belfast’s full potential

Belfast Waterfront’s extension, to open next May, will deliver a wide range of new opportunities for conferencing and business tourism.…

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Growing business tourism

New facilities and a drive to attract national conferences are helping to put Northern Ireland on the map for business…

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Reshaping tourism policy

The restructuring of Tourism NI is designed to save money and promote Northern Ireland as part of a single economic…

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