Eri Maldives opens in North Malé Atoll
Eri Maldives has opened as an eco-chic lifestyle resort in the North Malé Atoll. The…
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Irish Hotels Federation holds inaugural Quality Employer Awards in Athlone
Seventy hotels attended the Irish Hotels Federation’s inaugural Quality Employer Awards in Athlone. Exceptional People…
Butler Arms Hotel in South Kerry set for April reopening
The historic Butler Arms Hotel in south Kerry will reopen in April 2026 under new…
Gap to WIDEN between luxury and mid market in 2026 –Embark Beyond
The hotel sector enters 2026 with a pronounced divide, with luxury RevPAR growth significantly outpacing…
Sligo’s Glenfarne to get tourism boost through new accommodation project
A new accommodation initiative in Glenfarne aims to address the shortage of tourist beds in…
Riu Hotels expands portfolio with second property in London
Riu Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its second property in London…
Hilton announces opening of its first hotel in San Sebastián
Hilton announces opening of its first hotel in San Sebastián Hilton has announced the opening…
Fergus Group adds four-star hotel in Capdepera, Mallorca
Fergus Group added a four-star hotel in Capdepera, Mallorca, to its collection on January 11…
French court rules against Airbnb
A French court ruled against Airbnb, holding the platform accountable for illegal subletting by users,…
Galway’s G Hotel unveils spa partnership with Ground Wellbeing
New name for spa as The SPA at the g. Partnership with Ground Wellbeing for…
Sale agreed on former Lawless Hotel in Aughrim
Sale agreed for Lawless Hotel in Aughrim. Prospective owners plan to reopen as hotel, bar,…
Louis Vuitton unveils Soho hotel pop-up for Monogram anniversary
Pop-up in Soho, New York, for 130th Monogram anniversary. Hotel-themed installation with rooms for iconic…
267-room hotel proposed for Dublin’s Smithfield
Proposal for 267-room hotel and 191 apartments on Beresford Street. Development height ranges from six…
Ballyfin Demesne hotel reports loss of €388k in 2024
Ballyfin Demesne Ltd records pre-tax losses of €389,281 in 2024, more than four times the…
Woodenbridge hotel served 121,000 meals in busy 2025
Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge in Wicklow reports that it served 121,387 meals throughout 2025. Turkey…
Sligo’s Markree Castle seeks permission for 10 additional guest rooms
Application lodged for 10 guest units. Lane upgrades to service road. Car-parking area extends. Waste-water…
Tipperary’s Dundrum House Hotel golf course to reopen in January
Golf course reopens January. Driving range resumes operations. Three green keepers rehired. Finance committee proposed…
Tipperary’s Kilcoran Lodge Hotel to close in January amid sale speculation
Kilcoran Lodge Hotel closes January. 25 bedrooms affected. Sale speculation increases. Guide price reached €1m.…
Eric Trump submits plans for grand ballroom at Doonbeg resort
Trump Hotels have submitted plans for a grand ballroom at his golf resort in Doonbeg,…
Millennium Hotels & Resorts partners with IHCL on loyalty programme
Millennium Hotels & Resorts confirmed a global loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company Limited. The…
Hyatt reveals KYLN Hotel Suzhou under JdV brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed the opening of KYLN Hotel Suzhou in China’s Xiangcheng District.…
AA Stars and Michelin Keys, Red Carnation celebrates a big year
Red Carnation Hotels were named the Best Employer at the Catey Awards while Ashford Castle…
Midlands Park Hotel January wellness promotion
The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise offered the wellness getaway recharging after the festive season…
Anantara the Marker Dublin hotel hosts Irish Golf Writers Association Awards
Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel served as the official sponsor and host for the Irish…
Global tourism grows 5pc in first nine months of 2025
International tourist arrivals worldwide increased by 5pc in the first nine months of 2025. The…
Spanish hospitality sector sees record turnover
Spain’s hospitality sector recorded an estimated combined turnover over €45,700m last year. The figure has…
Okinawa Harborview Hotel undergoes renovations for extended stays
The Okinawa Harborview Hotel revealed renovations to mark its 50th anniversary. Operated by Hotel Management…
World’s tallest hotel opens at Ciel Dubai Marina
Ciel Dubai Marina has opened the world’s tallest hotel, 377 metres with 82 floors. The…
Short-term lease legislation, lessons from Scotland
Fiona Campbell has told Scotland’s politicians that regulation of the short term rental business endangers…
Spain estimates it has 65,122 unregistered short let properties
A new report highlights 65,122 unregistered tourist rentals listed on Airbnb across Spain, with the…
Tourism rental properties will be ‘major target’ of EU housing plan
The European Commission Affordable Housing Plan, announced on 17 December 2025, has included proposals to…
Irish hotels report near full occupancy for New Year celebrations
Hotels across Ireland are experiencing occupancy rates approaching 95pc for New Year’s Eve, driven by…
Luxury boost for Turks and Caicos with new Hilton LXR property
The upcoming Amaris Grace Bay resort in Turks and Caicos has confirmed it is to…
Minor Hotels 2026 trends survey shows more to authentic travel and surge in wellness
Minor Hotels’ latest trend report forecasts a profound shift in 2026 travel towards authentic. wellness-centric…
Sad news: John Glynn who built up Doyle Group and Citywest Hotel
John Glynn has died at age 74 surrounded by his family. Mr Glynn is a…
Advance bookings for Spanish hotels up by 26pc in first months of 2026
Spanish hoteliers ruled out a slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals during the first months of…
JUST BACK FROM: Ashford Castle in county Mayo
A statement entrance. The mood is set by the approach. Grandiose gates, a sweep, a…
JUST BACK FROM: Powersourt Hotel in Enniskerry, county Wicklow
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCGAq One of the most stunning entrance roads to any hotel on the planet is…
JUST BACK FROM: Granville Hotel in Waterford
Location, location, location. The Granville hotel in Waterford sits on the historic quay, a copuye…
Kilkenny 67-room hotel turned down by Coimisiún Pleanála
An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission for 67-bedroom hotel. The decision cited an overbearing impact…