Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports ‘resilient’ irish Hospitality sector in 2026
Bank of Ireland’s 2026 reports confirm that Ireland’s hospitality and hotel sector is demonstrating resilience, driven…
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Award-winning hotel manager Sabine Wycisk joins Portlaoise’s Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk takes on General Manager role at Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. The hotel…
Castlemartyr Resort prepares to host Art and Soul exhibition
Art and Soul runs at Castlemartyr Resort from 1 June to 28 June. The free…
Global Hotel Alliance adds four new hotel brands to its portfolio.
Four new brands have joined the Global Hotel Alliance. The additions include 22 properties in…
Hoteliers focus on ‘the human workplace’ at event in Portlaoise
Over 300 hotel delegates attended the fifth annual IHF People Day. The event took place…
Global Hotel Alliance adds four new brands
The alliance added 22 new properties. Four brands joined on 21 May 2026. GHA operates…
IHF People Day Conference focuses on human workplace
Over 300 delegates attended the conference. The event took place on 21 May 2026. Speakers…
Imperial Hotel Cork Promotes Summer Experiences
The hotel stands on Cork’s historic South Mall. Guests receive 15pc off bed and breakfast…
Self catering tourism register postponed until December 2026
The Irish government has decided to postpone the introduction of the proposed national register for…
Andrew Phelan new GM at Avalon House Hotel
Andrew Phelan has become general manager of Avalon House Hotel. The hotel operates as a…
Lough Erne Resort concierge Neal Graham honoured by Les Clefs d’Or
Neal Graham received Les Clefs d’Or membership at Lough Erne Resort. The award followed a…
Tourism industry calls for delay and clarity on EU-Aligned Irish Register
The ISCF has called for postponement of the register to September 2026. Clear exemptions have…
Avalon House Hotel introduces La Rive Sauna
Avalon House Hotel introduced the La Rive Sauna in spring 2026. The Summer Wellness Reset…
Hostelworld revenue up 2pc as guidance unchanged by Gulf war
Hostelworld reported no material revenue impact from Middle East conflict. European travel demand remained in…
TWO WEEKS to go: ISCF renews call for delay in tourism accommodation register
The register is scheduled to become operational on 20 May 2026. Owners must meet planning…
Uber expands app with hotel bookings
Uber added hotel bookings to its app. The service partners with Expedia Group. Over 700000…
TWO weeks to go: Government faces renewed calls to delay short-term lets register
Ireland is the only EU Member State to tie the register directly to planning permission.…
‘No rift over tourism rentals’ – Coalition plays down reports of disagreement on controversial legislation
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have clashed over the details of short term letting rules…
Key Takeaways from Hotelbeds MarketHub Europe 2026 in Malta
HBX Group brought together approximately 500 senior leaders from the global travel trade at MarketHub…
KEY takeaways from NI Hotels Federation business outlook meeting in Clendeboye
The NIHF Business Outlook Seminar 2026 took place on 28 April at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel…
Grand Hotel Malahide completes €7m refurbishment to 44 bedrooms
FBD Hotels & Resorts acquired The Grand Hotel Malahide for €55m in March 2025. The…
US hotels cut summer rates amid weak demand for World Cup bookings
Hotels in US World Cup host cities reduced match-day room rates. Prices in New York…
Coimisiún Pleanála approves 15 storey hotel in Galway
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved the 15 storey hotel in Galway. The hotel contains 189…
Trump Doonbeg appeals ballroom planning condition on protected snail
Trump Doonbeg has appealed a planning condition for its new ballroom. The condition requires a…
Cork hosts 92nd HotRec General Assembly in the Kingsley
HOTREC has held its 92nd General Assembly in Cork from 20 to 22 April 2026.…
Permission granted for 15 houses on site of former Powerscourt Arms Hotel
Wicklow County Council has granted permission for 15 houses on the former hotel site. The…
Lough Erne named Ireland Best Resort Destination Venue at the Wedding Venue Awards
Lough Erne Resort was named Ireland Best Resort Destination Venue at the Wedding Venue Awards.…
Hotel Curracloe notifies guests of security breach at GuestDiary
Hotel Curracloe notifies rguests of a security breach at GuestDiary.com in late March. Limited guest…
Permission granted for 136-bedroom hotel in Courtown
An Coimisiún Pleanála granted permission for the 136-bedroom hotel at Ballinatray Courtown. The project proceeds…
Art + Soul to return to Castlemartyr Resort on 31 May
Art + Soul has returned to Castlemartyr Resort on 31 May for its fourth year…
Hotelier Noel O’Callaghan launches action against two of his sons
Noel O’Callaghan has taken proceedings against sons Paul and Charles. The case has centred on…
Booking group contacts Irish customers over data breach
Booking.com has contacted Irish customers regarding a potential data breach. Unauthorised third parties may have…
20,000 beds return to tourism as 630 hotels released from government contracts
Contracts ended in 2024: 420 Contracts ended in 2025: 195 Contracts ended in 2026 (to…
20,000 leaba ar ais chuig an tionscoil turasóireachta
Tá líon na gconarthaí rialtais le hóstáin, tithe aíochta agus B&Banna chun lóistín a sholáthar…
Hodson Bay Group to open €15m eco tourism retreat
The Hodson Bay Group plans to open a new €15m eco tourism retreat this summer.…
Moran Hospitality acquires Savoy Collection in Limerick
The sale ends an eighteen year period under the previous owners. The sites serve as…
Lough Erne Resort receives full five-star rating from Which Travel
Lough Erne Resort has received a full five-star rating from Which? Travel. The resort has…
Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay reopens after renovation
The Jamaica property now features updated guest facilities. The resort belongs to the Bahia Principe…
FIFA world cup room block cancellations reduce US hotel expectations
Significant room block cancellations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have lowered expectations for a…
Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza reopening scheduled for 24 April
Amàre Beach Hotel Ibiza has scheduled its reopening for 24 April 2026. Anna Tur has…