STILL STANDING: Debris from missile causes damage to Burj El Arab but did NOT destroy hotel
The iconic Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel in Dubai was NOT engulfed in flames or…
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Cork City Council approves 180-bed Ruby Hotel for construction later in 2026
Cork City Council has approved a €50m Ruby Hotel development in the city centre at…
Matt O’Connor formally installed as 41st president of Irish Hotels Federation
Matt O’Connor was formally installed as the new president of the Irish Hotels Federation at…
Irish Hotels Federation elects Matt O’Connor as 41st president
The Irish Hotels Federation has elected Matt O’Connor as its 41st President to succeed Michael…
Barberstown Castle reveals details of spring escape package
Barberstown Castle in Straffan, Co Kildare, offered a Spring Escape package for the new season.…
‘Challenging but rewarding’ – Michael Magner hands over chain after two years as hotel federation president
The Irish hospitality sector must maintain strong advocacy to secure ongoing government support and tackle…
‘Even a 1pc increase would generate €150m’ – Fáilte Ireland’s Caroline Bocquet speaks about new ‘Find Yourself on a Short Break’ campaign at IHF Conference
Caroline Bocquel the new CEO of Fáilte Ireland revealed that Fáilte Ireland’s new domestic campaign…
Donegal’s Rathmullan to get new 37-bedroom four-storey hotel
Donegal County Council has granted planning permission as of February 19, 2026, for a new…
‘Suspending Dublin airport cap has unlocked 12pc increase in aircraft seats’ – Tourism Ireland’s Alice Mansergh at IHF Conference
Tourism Ireland managing director Alice Mansergh told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
‘Travel and tourism is the fastest growing sector in the world’s economy’ – Ray Kearney at IHF Conference
Ray Kearney of TU Dublin told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference in…
‘Dishes made with minimal ingredients are the ones tourists will remember in 20 years time’ – chef Rory O’Connell at IHF Conference
Rory O’Connell of Ballymaloe Cookery School told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Noted Collection as its 21st brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched Noted Collection as its 21st brand. Positioned within IHG’s…
WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/NAcJVXToDZw IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
WATCH: Michael Magner looks back on his two year term as president of the Irish Hotels Federation
https://youtu.be/y4AAYKa7sKE IHF conference 2026 WATCH: Inaugural speech of Matt O’Connor President of the Irish Hotels…
‘Urgent action needed to expand accommodation outside cities’ – Paul Gallagher at IHF Conference
Urgent action is needed to expand accommodation outside cities, support staff housing, and diversify source…
Artificial Intelligence will push VALUE back to human elements that are central to hospitality – IBEC CEO Danny McCoy at IHF Conference
If AI goes to its full extreme, the premium will be on caring aspects, providing…
‘The first two seconds in all short form content matter most’ – Gen Z marketer Erifili Gounari at IHF Conference
Gen Z marketing expert Erifili Gounari told delegates at the Irish Hotels Federation Annual Conference…
‘Nobody has ever told me that working from home is more fun’ – Peter Cosgrove at the IHF Conference
Aritfical intelligence and workplace expert Peter Cosgrove of Futurewsie critiqued remote work productivity claims in…
BARRIERS: Hotel Federation conference is told 45pc of hotel expansions have been put on hold
The Irish Hotels Federation 88th annual conference has been told that structural barriers are stalling…
‘We need to reframe the narrative around tourism’ – minister Peter Burke at IHF Conference
The need to reframe the narrative around tourism, after five challenging years, was highlighted by…
Chantalle Wymbs, Harvey’s Point wins national IHF employee of the year award
Chantalle Wymbs received the IHF National Employee of the Year award at the Annual Conference…
Riverside Park Hotel unveils ballroom extension
The Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Centre in Enniscorthy has revealed a major ballroom extension…
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street completes €6.4m refurbishment
Leonardo Hotel Dublin Parnell Street has completed a €6.4m refurbishment programme that transformed all 253…
Occupancy in Dublin hotels reached 95pc on 62 nights in 2025 – Sarah Duignan of STR at IHF Conference
Ireland’s hotel sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, outpacing much of Europe in demand…
THREE out of FOUR Irish hoteliers plan to increase investment in 2026 as annual conference begins
Hoteliers are gathering at the Irish Hotels Federation 88th Annual Conference in Killarney. Research showed…
FIRST LOOK: A hard hat court of Galway’s new five star resort with GM John Keating
In the beginning was the haw, there were stone walls and hawthorn trees. The stone…
Planning permission sought for construction of holiday cabins on lands of Derrynane Hotel
Planning permission is being sought for construction of holiday cabins on lands of Derrynane Hotel.…
Action between Hoxton & Yamamori Izakaya over noise transfer adjourned for discussions
The High Court case brought by the leaseholder of Dublin’s Hoxton Hotel against Yamamori Izakaya…
Sligo Park Hotel launches ‘Your Sligo Starts Here’ campaign
Sligo Park Hotel has launched its ‘Your Sligo Starts Here’ campaign promoting spring breaks along…
Plans submitted to demolish former Rockbarton Hotel in Salthill
Permission has been sought to demolish the former Rockbarton Hotel in Salthill, Galway, and replace…
David Kelly shares insights on data, technology, and human touch in hospitality
David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels & Resorts, delivered a keynote at the Net Affinity…
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel to develop historic ruinns
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel in Connemara has submitted plans to upgrade the O’Flaherty Tower house a…
Tipperary council has no plans to purchase the Damer Court Hotel
Tipperary County Council has confirmed no plans to purchase the Damer Court Hotel in Roscrea…
Irish Hotels Federation releases further details of annual conference agenda for next Tuesday
The Irish Hotels Federation’s released more details;ls of the agenda for its Annual Conference at…
Royal Valentia Hotel on Valentia Island sold
The Royal Valentia Hotel located on Valentia Island in County Kerry has been sold after…
AirBaltic Receives its 54th Airbus A220-300 Aircraft
AirBaltic has welcomed its latest Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its fleet in Riga, continuing its…
Randles Hotel launches Valentine’s proposal package in Killarney
Randles Hotel in Killarney confirmed the introduction of its Say Yes in Killarney package tailored…
Wyatt Hotel in Westport secures permission for major expansion
Mayo County Council granted planning permission for a substantial extension to the Wyatt Hotel in…
Two Irish properties accorded five stars in Forbes Travel Guide 2026 star ratings
Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards have been announced according five stars to two Irish…
Calls for tourism rental moratorium as government shifts population threshold but NOT threat to sector
The Irish Government has confirmed a significant revision to its short-term letting regulations, raising the…