18 Feb 2026
Getting Fleadh Ready: Lunch and Learn Webinar A Guide for Accommodation Providers
Join Tourism NI, alongside Belfast City Council, for a practical webinar supporting accommodation providers planning to promote properties during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Taking place across Belfast from 2nd to 9th August, the Fleadh is expected to attract over 700,000 visitors, creating a significant opportunity for the local tourism industry.
Accommodation providers across Northern Ireland are encouraged to ensure their property is visible, certified, and bookable on discovernorthernireland.com, helping visitors plan their stay with confidence during the event.
This session will also highlight the importance of responsible and fair pricing, helping to ensure the Fleadh remains accessible for visitors, delivers lasting economic benefits for accommodation providers, and preserves the inclusive spirit that defines the event.
You will hear from Lesley-Ann O’Donnell Senior Manager, Culture & Tourism from Belfast City Council and Suzanne McIlhatton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland who will provide clear guidance on how to prepare for the event, including the role of certification and best practice in welcoming visitors.
What you’ll learn
- A clear update on the programme and its strategic impact
- Practical ways to maximise the opportunities available
- A full understanding of certification and your legal obligations – who, why, when and how?
- Insight into inspections and quality standards
- Confidence in how certification protects visitors and your business
- The role of fair pricing
- Simple steps to apply online and move forward
Certification lasts four years, making it suitable for both short-term and longer-term letting. To secure your place, please click the 'Register Now' button.
Further support is available on TourismNI.com, where you can access guidance on accommodation and pricing to help you prepare with confidence.
Who should attend?
This free webinar is ideal for anyone currently providing, or planning to provide, tourist accommodation in Northern Ireland. It is particularly relevant for those intending to let during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and who want to ensure their business is certified, responsibly priced, and ready to welcome visitors.
Register now
To secure your place, please click the ‘Register Now’ button.