Record highs in hotel investments for 2026 driven by major chains
Spain’s hotel sector is set for unprecedented investment levels in 2026, propelled by leading chains…
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Minor Hotels reports record year of 40 hotel signings
Record 40 signings in 2025 lead to 25 expected in Q1 2026. Focus on markets…
Planning approved for 72-room hostel in Carrick on Shannon
Planning approved for 72-room hostel in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Three-storey building with ground…
THREE airport hotels – Dalata takes over former Radisson Blu at Dublin airport
Dalata has formally welcomed the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central to the hotel group, rebranding…
Straffan’s Barberstown Castle wedding showcase to take place January 31
Kildare’s Barberstown Castle n Straffan will open its doors to engaged couples for an Exclusive…
Adrienne Stewart of Hotel & Spa Resorts says AI saves her €250,000 in salaries
Adrienne Stewart of Hotel & Spa Resorts says AI saves her €250,000 in salaries by…
Dunluce Lodge launches Valentine’s Retreat offers
Antrim’s Dunluce Lodge is offering couples an elegant escape on the Causeway Coast for Valentine’s,…
Eric Trump to visit Doonbeg to lobby for new ballroom
Eric Trump will visit Doonbeg golf resort in County Clare on Tuesday and Wednesday next…
Riviera Travel Invites Irish agents to Riv Awards 2026
Riviera Travel confirmed Irish agents and partners will attend the Riv Awards for the first…
Eri Maldives opens in North Malé Atoll
Eri Maldives has opened as an eco-chic lifestyle resort in the North Malé Atoll. The…
Barberstown Castle sponsors Dublin racing festival race
Barberstown Castle in Straffan County Kildare has confirmed sponsorship of the Barberstown Castle Handicap Steeplechase…
Lough Erne Resort launches locked in luxury new year sale
Lough Erne Resort in the Fermanagh Lakelands has launched the Locked in Luxury New Year…
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…