Notes the weakness of tourism in Northern Ireland prior to the cease‐fire of 1994 and the increased interest in … Northern Ireland tourism from the start of the troubles to the cease‐fire from academic, consultancy and government sources … Northern Ireland as a tourist destination which followed the cease‐fire. Considers the role of the Department of Economic …

The reawakening of the Northern Ireland tourism industry, in 1994, has developed a growing business confidence that … number to cater for an influx of visitors. Examines the development of the accommodation sector in relation to the tourism … industry of Northern Ireland. Highlights problems of the Northern Ireland accommodation sector and documents recommendations …

is a significant drop‐out rate from employment in the tourism/hospitality industry in Ireland, which is particularly …Purpose – The aim of this paper is to present longitudinal data regarding the career progression of Irish tourism and … issues in need of redress. There is constant reference to work conditions within the tourism/hospitality industry throughout …

culturally diverse workforce in Northern Ireland. Design/methodology/approach – This is an exploratory paper based on interviews … with hospitality employers in Northern Ireland. It seeks to answer the question “What opportunities and challenges does a … culturally diverse workforce create for hoteliers in Northern Ireland?”. Findings – This research highlights the potential of …

small firms. Draws on research into small firms undertaken throughout Northern Ireland and takes an in‐depth look at one …

‐border study undertaken in 1998. The study included the analysis of cases from the Republic of Ireland and from Northern Ireland … studies showed the primary focus of policy was on sectarian harassment in the North, while in the Republic of Ireland it was …

in three‐, four‐ and five‐star hotels in Dublin, Ireland and the factors which the hospitality industry highlight as … of these findings, the authors suggest that an evaluation of graduate education in the hospitality industry in Ireland …

study is based on a quota sample of 100 hotels throughout the Republic of Ireland. Drawing on earlier research and applying …

Purpose – Failte Ireland argues that high performance work practices will provide the Irish tourist industry with the …

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the changing food culture of Ireland focusing particularly … good hotels. The Refreshment Houses and Wine Licences (Ireland) Act 1860 created a more congenial environment for the …