Garret Marrinan is new GM at the Gibson, Dublin GAA and RTE’s First Dates hotel
Clarion Hotels’ Garret Marrinan is to take the reins at Dublin’s Gibson Hotel, a partner…
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Ireland in 15th place in the World Happiness Report 2017, up from 19th
Ireland in 15th place up from 19th Norway knocked Denmark off the top spot Norway knocked Denmark off…
Kristin Skiner is February finalist in Blue Insurances competition to win a Polo Magnifico
Kristin Skinner of American Holidays February finalist in Blue Insurances competition 12 winners go into draw for Polo…
Way to go… Irish coastal drive takes top prize at Chinese awards
The Wild Atlantic Way has beaten off competition from some of the world’s top scenic…
No Irish flights among French ATC cancellations Tuesday
There are no Irish flights among 16 flights cancelled by Ryanair due to the French ATC strike.…
Iraq excluded from new US travel ban on Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan & Yemen
A new US executive order will keep a 90-day ban on travel to the United…
Kinsale Good Food Circle chair Liam Edwards is new president of Restaurants Association
Liam Edwards, proprietor of Jim Edwards Bar and Restaurant in Kinsale, is the new president…
Dara O Briain takes centre stage as mayor promises biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Festival for London
London is to host its biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Festival, with TV comedian Dara…
Irish hotels are prepared for British withdrawal from Europe, Adare Manor CEO Colm Hannon tells students
Aspiring hoteliers have been told that the industry will weather any Brexit fallout better than…
Class of 2017 uphold Shannon hotel college’s 100pc graduate employment record
Students from 12 countries, including Ireland, will receive their degrees at the Shannon College of…
Café de mode in Ballon wins best restaurant in Leinster, trout farm pioneer Mag Kirwan wins food hero
Café de mode, Ballon, Co Carlow won the Leinster title at the Irish Restaurant Awards in Lyrath,…
Fiona Flaherty from Fahy Travel wins Travel Corporation ‘€1,000 for agent and €1,000 for client’ competition
Fiona Flaherty from Fahy Travel is the winner of The Travel Corporation ‘Win €1,000 for the agent and…
Claire Smith joins MSC sales team for north of Ireland after ‘best ever booking day’ in Ireland
MSC Cruises is to overhaul its sales operations in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales with…
Ryanair announces 24 winter routes at Lufthansa’s giant Frankfurt hub
24 winter 2017 routes Seven Frankfurt-based aircraft, with a $700m investment Ryanair estimates 2.3m customers a…
Sterling a concern as Dalata wants more expansion in Britain
Revenue up 28.8pc to €290.6m Profit before tax up by 55pc to €44.1m Group has…
Slane distillery to begin on-site production in July
Slane Distillery, one of the newest additions to the growing Irish whiskey sector, is approaching…
Bed & Brexit: Hoteliers raise concerns about British EU referendum result
IHF seeks €24m increase in funding for tourism marketing over next three years with €10m in 2017…
Large portions a problem as IHF targets waste at annual conference
2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism 7 out of 10 have introduced measures to tackle…
IHF welcomes 700 stakeholders to Lyrath in Kilkenny
72pc average national room occupancy rate in 2016 (up from 70pc in 2015) 8.8*m visits,…
IHF: 74pc report business levels up compared to this time last year
74pc report business levels up compared to this time last year 71pc say advance bookings…
Hoteliers say insurance costs now equivalent to €730 per bedroom
71pc say increasing insurance costs having a ‘significant negative impact’ Insurance costs now at €42m,…
Construction of €233m Irish Center Parcs village to kick off within weeks
Work on the €233m Center Parcs Longford Forest Holiday Village is set to commence in…
Willie Walsh’s BA to take on Michael O’Leary’s Ryanair on Dublin to Ibiza route
British Airways will be competing with Ryanair for a slice of the summer sun market out of…
Considine is new Deputy CEO at Shannon Group as Murphy becomes airport’s MD
Company Secretary Mary Considine has been promoted to the new role of Group Deputy CEO, Finance…
Air Canada gets new look to tie in with nation’s 150th birthday
Air Canada has given its planes and uniforms a makeover to coincide with the country’s 150th…
Jane McDonald showcases Uniworld
Jane McDonald is to showcase Uniworld in an upcoming English TV series. In a brand…
IHF and partners host information day on hospitality careers for 250 second level students in Killarney
The first of a series of Tourism & Hospitality Careers Roadshow events hosted 250 second…
American-focused Tourico Holidays to join Hotelbeds Group
Global bedbank and business-to-business provider of services to the travel industry Hotelbeds Group has announced…
Prime Minister says Louvre man shot in latest ‘terrorist in nature’ incident
A French soldier guarding the Louvre in Paris has shot a man who tried to…
Thailand changes 30-day visa exemption rule for tourists
Tourists need visa if they re-enter via land border twice in a year. Otherwise they need…
DAA staff celebrate €2m in donations to Irish charities
DAA employees, supported by the company and members of the public, have raised €2m for 18…
More whiskey galore as Diageo plans Dublin distillery at St James’s Gate
The Irish whiskey revival continues with Diageo announcing plans to invest in a whiskey distillery in…
How Ireland’s five-star jail is captivating visitors
The North’s only surviving Victorian-era prison, Crumlin Road Gaol has been awarded a five-star visitor…
Joan Collins to be ship godmother as Uniworld pledges support to Paris despite terror attacks
Grand dame of TV and cinema Joan Collins is to come onboard with the Uniworld…
Irish B&B sector says demand exceeds supply in eight counties
Booking numbers increased by 15pc in 2016 Revenue rose 19pc to €9,002,646 Foreign visitors account…
Harvey’s Point named 10th in Europe and Bishop’s Gate 14th in TripAdvisor awards
Harvey’s Point Hotel in Co Donegal has been named tenth in Europe and number one hotel in…
Ryanair reignites row with DAA as it launches winter 2017
Ryanair has returned to an uneasy relationship with the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), taking a…
Worldchoice Ireland Conference set for Radisson Blu Hotel Galway Nov 18th 2017.
Worldchoice Ireland group will hold their annual conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway…
Australia to use facial recognition rather than passports to process arrivals by March 2019
Process goes on trial in Canberra this year No passports will be shown by 2019…
Break for the border – trips to North rise, but spend is down
206,000 trips – up 27pc 101,000 holiday trips – up 3pc £42m spend – down…