Northern Ireland’s hotels can reopen from July 20 as long as the rate of coronavirus infection is under control, Stormont Economy Minister Diane Dodds said.
The industry has been devastated by the shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic since March.
Mrs Dodds said: “Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for our tourism industry, as it has for tourism markets around the world.
“I believe the time is right to provide the tourist accommodation sector with clarity about opening dates.
“I want to build upon the positive progress in managing the spread of the virus and begin to reopen our tourism industry in a safe and managed way.”
