The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation is the representative body for hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation providers in Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) is the representative body for hotels, guesthouses and other serviced accommodation providers in Northern Ireland. The hospitality industry in Northern Ireland has had a collective body since 1922 with the Federation being incorporated in 1999 to specifically focus on the accommodation sector. The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation is a not-for-profit limited company representing the hotel and guesthouse sectors in Northern Ireland. The mission of the Federation is to represent and support the business interest of members. To carry out this primary objective effectively, its strategy is to; 

Identify and review issues affecting the hotel and wider hospitality industry and lobbying governments and the NI Assembly on the economic and employment opportunities of tourism. 

Developing services for the benefit of the industry, the Federation actively works in partnership with others to create the right conditions for tourism.

Values: 

Trust – We trade with integrity striving to be fair and respectful of those who we engage with and represent.

Member Orientated – Offer best value initiatives to benefit members and support their business needs.

Professional & Passionate – Committed to the work we do and providing a quality service to a high standard.

The NIHF employs a dedicated executive team who are directed by an elected industry representative voluntary non-executive board. 

Meet the Team

The Federation operates from a dedicated office in Belfast and is managed by a Board of Directors drawn from across the industry. The office is run by three permanent staff members:

Board of Directors

President
Eddie McKeever
McKeever Hotel Group
Director
Conor Friel
City Hotel Derry
Director
Rory Cooper
Waterfoot Hotel
Vice President
Vicky Green
Andras Hotels Group
Director
Olga Henry
Da Vinci's Hotel
Director
Nicky Cassidy
Westville Hotel
Hon. Treasurer
Mark Walker
Hilton Belfast
Director
Gavin Carroll
The Merchant Hotel
Director
Mike Gatt
Maldron Hotel Belfast
Past President
Stephen Meldrum
Grand Central Belfast
Director
Alan Walls
The Bushmills Inn
Director
Jason Foody
Killeavy Castle Estate

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