Kilkenny City to get new six-storey, 67-bedroom hotel
Lar Power Kilkenny county manager Kilkenny County Council has approved a six-storey, 67-bedroom hotel in…
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WHERE WE ARE AT: the debate about a tourism tax
Micheal Martin The debate on introducing a tourism tax in Ireland, often referred to as…
San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado reopens after restoration
Hilton has restored the Hotel del Coronado, originally opened in 1888 and located on a…
A luxury train in Wales and other hotel openings in July 2025
Dan Ruff CEO of Belmond These are some major hotel openings worldwide in July 2025:…
Planning permission granted for 116-bed hotel on former Veha site in Wicklow town
Emer O’Gorman CEO of Wicklow County Council Planning permission was granted for a 116-bed hotel…
FINALLY Clarence Hotel wins approval to increase rooms from 58 to 162 after planning saga
Michael O’Connor GM of the Clarence hotel Dublin City Council has approved Keywell DAC’s plan…
Ireland’s largest hotel, the 492-room Citywest, lost to hospitality sector after government purchase
Michael McElligott of Tetrarch The Cabinet has approved the purchase of Ireland’s largest hotel, the…
Donald Trump earned €6m each from Doonbeg hotel & golf course in 2023
Joe Russell GM of Trump Reosrt Donbeg Donald Trump declared income of €13m from his…
Construction begins on €22m expansion at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel Estate in County Leitrim
Eoin OS’ullivan GM of Lough Ryn.jpg Construction has commenced on a €22m expansion at Lough…
Dublin needs 8,627 additional hotel bed spaces by 2030 – McGill Planning
Trevor Saddler MD of McGil l Planning Dublin city requires 1,725 new hotel bed spaces…
‘I can see us having to shut up if this continues’ – tourism rentals face closure under Government RPZ scheme
Maire Ni Mhurchu of the ISCF The Irish Self Catering Industry is awaiting details on…
Pembroke Kilkenny joins with SE energy for upgrade project
John Ryan proprietor of Pembroke Kilkenny The South East Energy Agency has partnered with Pembroke…
Belfast’s Grand Central opens new £150k bar ‘the Cavern’
The Grand Central Hotel in Belfast has introduced ‘The Cavern,’ a high-end private dining venue.…
Tripadvisor says it blocked 2.7m fraudulent reports in 2024
Becky Foley of Tripadvisor TripAdvisor says it blocked 2.7m fraudulent reports in 2024 and a…
Johnstown Estate wins approval for 90 extra bedrooms
Guy Thompson General Manager of The Johnstown Estate Meath County Council has approved a major…
‘Materially undervalues the group and its prospects’ – Dalata rejects takeover offer from Pandox
Dermot Crowley CEO of Dalata Dalata Hotel Group has refused a €1.3bn takeover proposal from…
‘5,987 holiday homes in Mayo during a housing crisis’ – reaction to controversial council email
Tom Gilligan of Mayo county council Mayo county council official Tom Gilligan’s proposal in an…
Hilton to open NoMad brand hotel in Detroit’s Michigan Central Station by 2027
Kara Randall of HiIlton Hilton plans to open the NoMad brand hotel in Detroit’s Michigan…
Clarence redevelopment halted after appeal u-turn by neighbouring restaurant
Michael O’Connor GM of the Clarence hotel The operator of Cleaver East, Banta Restaurants Ltd,…
Minister appoints Westmeath man Ronan Byrne Vice Chair of Cost of Business Advisory Forum
Peter Burke Minister for Tourism Ronan Byrne has been appointed Vice Chair of the Cost…
House Hotel in Galway City to acquire 20 new hotel rooms
Leonard Cleary CEO of Galway City Council House Hotel in Galway City could acquire 20…
‘Don’t be tempted to move off the website and book direct’ – increase in holiday accommodation fraud noticed by bank
Nicola Sadlier of Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland says it is experiencing a rise…
Butler Arms hotel in Waterville on market for €6m
The Butler Arms hotel in Waterville, County Kerry, is being sold by receivers Ken Fennell…
Accor expands portfolio with Ibis Styles Madrid Airport
Sebastien Bazin CEO of Accor group Accor has expanded its portfolio with the ibis Styles…
Dublin’s Mercantile Hotel to reopen on June 4 with 77 new rooms
The Mercantile Hotel & Bar, located at 28 Dame Street in Dublin, will reopen on…
‘Hundreds involved’ in organising lavish wedding of couple from New York City at Adare Manor that went viral
The lavish wedding of Ally Rice and Sean Fernando from New York City at Adare…
Slieve Russell hotel reports loss of €1.46mn prior to sale
Tony Walker GM of Slieve Russell The Slieve Russell hotel in Co Cavan has reported…
Galgorm to invest €3.5m in new rooms and forest spa garden
Emma Garrett, Galgorm Spa Operations Manager, and Colin Johnston, Galgorm Collection Managing Director. Galgorm has…
Trivago latest to report Trump-slump drop in bookings to USA from major markets
Johannes Thomas CEO of Trivago Trivago has reported a decrease in bookings to the US…
Shangri-La opens first property in Hangzhou
Beng Chee Lim CEO of Shangri-La hotels Shangri-La has introduced its ultra-luxury division, Shangri-La Signatures,…
Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig rebrands as Talbot Hotel Cork
The Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig has rebranded as Talbot Hotel Cork, following the Midleton…
300 gather at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for IHF People Day
Michael Magner president of the IHF Approximately 300 hotel delegates gathered at the Midlands Park…
Bord Pleanála refuses planning permission THIRD hotel proposal in Dublin in weeks
Peter Mullan chair of Bord Pleanala An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for the…
Marcus White puts Hydro Hotel in Lisdoonvarna for sale for €4.75m
The Hydro Hotel, located in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, has a historical connection to match-making, tracing…
Consumer spend on hotels up 10.5pc in April – Bank of Ireland
Conall Mac Coille Bank of Ireland reported spending on hotels and other accommodation was up…
Refurb completed at Library Bar in New Ross’s Brandon House
Pat Quinn of the Brandon House hotel New Ross The Library Bar at the Brandon…
Asylum plan would remove 492-room Citywest, Ireland’s largest hotel, from hospitality sector
The Government is planning to purchase Citywest Hotel in west Dublin to expand accommodation for…
G Hotel applies to convert retail unit into 10 additional hotel rooms
G Hotel and Spa has submitted a planning application to convert a retail unit in…
Six stars at Sun City – the Palace has gotten even more palatial
Nico Myburgh GM of the Palace and Eoghan Corry Nico Myburgh aims to enhance The…
Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough to reopen on Monday as ‘whiskey destination’
Adrian McLaoghlin The newly revamped Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough, formerly the Londonderry Arms, has set…