Airbnb reports 70pc increase in searches for castle accommodations in Ireland
Derek Nolan of AirBNB Airbnb reported a 70pc increase in searches for castle accommodations in…
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Accor to open three new Ibis properties in Madrid
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor has revealed plans to open three new ibis…
FBD to acquire Malahide’s Grand Hotel from Ryan family for €55m
Matthew Ryan of The Grand Malahide FBD Hotels and Resorts (FBDH&R) has agreed to acquire…
High Court judge grants order on assets of hotelier Colm Wu
Colm Wu A High Court judge has granted a temporary freezing order on the personal…
Premier Inn says Christmas sales are up 37pc in Germany but flat elsewhere
Dominic Paul CEO of Whitbread hotel group Whitbread, owner of the Premier Inn chain, has…
The Lodge at Ashford Castle to reopen after refurb on February 16
Niall Rochford GM of Ashford Castle The Lodge at Ashford Castle is set to reopen…
County Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge reveals details of luxury spa ahead of February 2nd opening
Dunluce Lodge, the highly anticipated new five-star hotel to open in Portrush, County Antrim, has…
Potential hotel site on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green sold for €10.5m
A potential hotel site on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green has been sold by Aviva’s Irish…
Premier Inn plans new 81-room hotel for Belfast International Airport
Whitbread has announced plans to construct a new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport,…
Bellewstown tourism accommodation approval reversed by An Bórd Pleanála
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has overturned Meath County Council’s approval…
Sharp fall in Dublin City Council hotel room approvals for planning permission
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Dublin City Council has approved just 2,100 hotel rooms for…
MEET Roger Russell GM of the newly opened Moxy Hotel in Cork
Roger Russell GM of the Moxy Cork Roger Russell has been appointed as the General…
Retention granted for 6-bedroom guesthouse in Longford’s Enybegs
Longford County Council has granted retention permission for the six-bedroom Longford Country House in Enybegs…
21-bed Éalú Lodge open in Sligo beside town’s historic jail
Éalú Lodge, a new 21-bed accommodation opening in Sligo, combines adventure and relaxation in a…
Hyatt acquires 22 all inclusive resorts as it buys Bahia Principe brand from Piñero
Mark Hoplamazian CEO of Hyatt International Hyatt has acquired the Bahia Principe brand from Spain’s…
Bord Pleanála confirms refusal of proposed eight-storey hotel project in Briarhill, Galway
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has confirmed Galway County Council’s decision…
Lough Eske hotel parent Harcourt Developments reports pre-tax profits of €180.77m
Pat Doherty of Harcourt Development Lough Eske hotel parent the Harcourt Development Group, led by…
Hilton opens first hotel in Delhi
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International The property is strategically located near key landmarks…
IHG opens Shanghai Snow World Hotel & Crowne Plaza Shanghai
Haitham Matta of IHG IHG has introduced two new hotels, Shanghai Snow World Hotel (Vignette…
Marriott buys Postcard Cabins brand to expand into outdoor lodging
Marriott International is expanding its portfolio into outdoor-focused lodging by acquiring the Postcard Cabins brand…
Dalata Hotel Group reports 4pc annual growth
Dalata Hotel Group reported strong trading for 2024, anticipating over €232m in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting…
Operating profits double at Trump Doonbeg golf resort in County Clare
Evan Butler GM of Trump International The Trump Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare reported…
US Federal Trade Commission to crack down on hidden hotel fees
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will soon require hotels and event promoters to disclose…
Four-star Pillo Hotel in Ashbourne set to install electric vehicle charging stations
Darrell Penney GM of the Pillo Hotel Ashbourne The four-star Pillo Hotel in Ashbourne, Co.…
Profit at Copper Face Jack’s down by 10pc as revenue rises 4pc
Paula and Cathal Jackson owners of Copper faced Jack’s Breanagh Catering Ltd., the company behind…
Ireland’s largest hotel the 764-room Citywest sold to the government
Damien Gaffney of Tetrarch capital Ireland’s largest hotel the 764-room Citywest has been sold to…
MEET Mark McSorley new GM of Dromoland Castle
Mark McSorley GM of Dromoland Mark McSorley has been appointed as the new Resort General…
Accor to open five new ibis brand hotels in Germany
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor is set to open five new ibis brand…
DOORS OPEN: Radisson Red Galway is group’s first Irish property
Aidan Donohue GM of Radisson Red Galway Radisson Hotel Group has launched its Radisson RED…
Adare Manor included in the 2025 Condé Nast Gold List
Brendan O’Connor GM of Adare Manor Adare Manor has been included in the 2025 Condé…
Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok opens as part of Marriott’s Luxury Group
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok has officially opened as part of Marriott’s Luxury Group, located in a…
Dublin’s Clarence Hotel plans to expand from 58 to 162 rooms
Michael O’Connor GM of the Clarence hotel The Clarence Hotel in Dublin’s Temple Bar plans…
Armada Hotel reports record revenues of €13.23m in 2023
Johnny Burke of the Armada Hotel The Armada Hotel, operated by John Burke, has reported…
Dublin City Council denies planning permission for 100-room hotel on Baggot Street
Richard Shakespeare Dublin City manager Dublin City Council has denied planning permission for a new…
Italy implements a ban on self-check-in key boxes for holiday rentals just before Jubilee Year
Daniela Santanchè Tourism Minister of Italy Italy has implemented a ban on self-check-in key boxes…
Hotel openings worldwide in December
Christopher J Nassetta CEO of Hilton International Radisson Red in Galway is the marquee hotel…
Sligo Park Hotel installs 400 solar panels on its roof
Gerard Moore of the Sligo Park Hotel Sligo Park Hotel has installed 400 solar panels…
Bailie Hotel in Cavan plans 22 new bedrooms amid refurbishment
The Bailie Hotel in Cavan is planning a significant refurbishment, aiming to add 22 new…
Trabolgan Holiday Village pre-tax profits increase threefold to €7.49m
Donal O’Sullivan GM of Trabolgan Trabolgan Holiday Village saw pre-tax profits increase more than threefold…
G Hotel festive experiences inspired by The Great Gatsby
Mark Dunne GM of Mount Juliet Hotel The g Hotel and Spa in Galway has…