HERE are the most prominent hotel openings worldwide in SEPTEMBER
The reimagined Waldorf Astoria New York, a converted Bank of Italy building in Rome and…
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Maldives proposes 17pc tax on foreign travel agents and tour operators
Maldives Parliament passed 17pc tax on foreign travel agents and tour operators Tax applies to…
Westmeath’s Glasson Lakehouse Hotel closes after norovirus outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse closed 27 August following norovirus outbreak Two weekend weddings affected, alternative venues sought…
Dusit international opens first ASAI hotel in Malaysia
Opens 15 September 2026 with 280 rooms Largest ASAI property and first outside city neighbourhood…
‘Significant long-term benefits’ – IHF welcomes cost of business advisory forum report
Report targets energy, insurance, planning, water and legal costs Energy is second-highest hotel cost after…
€4m expansion at Park Hotel Dungarvan adds 21 new family bedrooms and creates 30 new jobs
Park Hotel Dungarvan completed a €4m expansion adding 21 new family bedrooms Bedroom capacity increased…
Dublin objectors delay planned Baggot Street hotel AGAIN
Dublin City Council granted permission for a 78-bedroom hotel on Baggot Street Upper Local residents…
Five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast on the market for £32m
The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast has been placed on the market for £32m. The property…
THREE staff to every room: Saudi Arabia mandates new hospitality criteria for all categories
Saudi Arabia has proposed mandatory staffing ratios for all hotel categories. Luxury resorts require three…
Park Hyatt announces debut in Portugal with a luxury resort in Comporta scheduled early 2029
Park Hyatt has announced its debut in Portugal with a Comporta resort. The €220m project…
Spain becomes Europe’s second-largest market for hotel investment with record €2.6bn – Colliers
Spain recorded €2,656m in hotel investment in H1 2026. The country ranks as the second-largest…
Accor expands Saudi partnership with 4,000-room deal
Accor expanded partnership with Al Qimmah to over 4,000 hotel rooms across Saudi Arabia Deal…
Conrad Dublin appoints senior human resources leaders
Aisling Feiritéar has been appointed Director of Human Resources at Conrad Dublin Lee Cooper has…
‘System is broken’ – Westminster government appoints independent review of hotel business rates
An independent review into hotel business-rate valuations has been appointed with findings due by March…
Belfast City council launches short-term lets consultation
Belfast City Council is consulting on draft supplementary planning guidelines for short-term lets The consultation…
Old Coach House sustainable accommodation opens in Offaly
The Old Coach House opened on 21 August 2026 following a €600,000 redevelopment The project…
Hoteliers seek strategies to increase visibility on AI platforms as consumer booking habits evolve
AI-generated responses now appear at the top of search results with five to seven hotel…
US hotel industry records 18th week of growth
US hotel RevPAR grew 7.2pc in the 18th consecutive positive week ending 8 August 2026.…
Spanish hotel groups push rates higher for strong summer revenues
Spanish hotel average daily rate rose 5.9pc to €156.92, marking 61 months of price growth.…
Spain’s Paradores reopens four historical properties ahead of 2028 centenary
Four Paradores have reopened in Cantabria, Navarra, and Aragon after major renovations The renovations are…
Ritz-Carlton Reserve to make urban debut in Shanghai by 2030
Marriott signed the management agreement on 20 August 2026 for Shanghai’s Ritz-Carlton Reserve The 110-room…
Global hotel construction pipeline reaches record 16,000 projects
The global hotel pipeline has reached 15,976 projects and 2.4m rooms The United States leads…
Alternative accommodation grows 9.9pc as hotel stays shorten
Alternative tourist apartments and rentals have grown 9.9pc this summer. Hotel overnight stays rose just…
Hospitality sector faces labour cost pressures as minimum wage rises
Hospitality labour costs have risen due to payroll regulations. The national minimum wage has increased…
Marbella posts highest hotel rates in Spain
Marbella has posted the highest hotel rates in Spain. The Costa del Sol resort has…
RIU, Sercotel and Hesperia forecast solid revenue increases
RIU, Sercotel and Hesperia have forecast solid revenue increases. Revenue growth has been driven by…
Palladium anticipates 8-9pc rate rise with 80pc summer occupancy
Palladium anticipates 8-9pc rate increases in July and August. Occupancy is expected to remain near…
Spanish hotel overnight stays flat despite rising prices
Hotel overnight stays in Spain rose just 0.3pc in July 2026. Domestic stays fell by…
Spain’s Hotel price index jumps 5.9pc as average daily rate reaches €156.92
The Hotel Price Index has jumped 5.9pc year-over-year. Average daily revenue per occupied room has…
Iberostar reports 10pc sales growth in EMEA during June and July
Iberostar has reported 10pc sales growth in EMEA during June and July. The company aims…
Last-minute bookings save average 26pc as travelers gamble on deals as average stay shrinks
Booking 0-7 days before departure has saved travellers an average of 26pc Travelers are refusing…
Killarney’s Dunloe Hotel plans staff housing amid rental crisis
Dunloe Hotel and Gardens has applied to build 78 staff accommodation rooms The hotel is…
Irish Hospitality Institute welcomes Ireland’s Blue Book as business partner
Ireland’s Blue Book has become a Business Partner of the Irish Hospitality Institute The partnership…
Travelodge CEO Jo Boydell resigns over guest safety concerns
CEO Jo Boydell resigned effective immediately Ray Reidy (CFO) appointed interim CEO Security overhaul across…
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel reveals city break offers
Overnight stays from €99 per person (two sharing) on advance purchase Walking distance to Kilkenny…
Ontario’s Kat Florence Hotel unveils evolution
Kat Florence Reserve (100-acre private sanctuary) launches 1 September Imperial Jade Manor heritage residence with…
Bellinter House reveals autumn breeze wellness escape
Autumn Breeze package available 31 August-30 November 2026 €235 midweek/€295 Friday for two sharing Includes…
Kent’s Bridgewood Manor reveals private spa experience
Private spa hire available Friday-Sunday evenings £140 per hour for up to 12 people (less…
Cashel Palace Hotel revises expansion plans
The revised Cashel Palace expansion moves the site to a town centre car park. The…
Spain attracts 60pc of Southern European hotel investment capital – CBRE
Spain holds 60pc of hotel investment capital in southern Europe. Resort properties accounted for 60pc…