Failte Ireland backs Donnybrook hotel
Tourism body says Dublin faces hotel price inflation and reduced competitiveness without new hotels
Hotels
Michelin names 16 best hotels in Ireland, with two new additions to the list
Ashford Castle and the Park Hotel Kenmare were among the luxury stays recognised at a ceremony in Paris late on Wednesday
Planning refused for Baggot Street hotel
Company tied to businessman Eamon Waters had applied build 115 bedroom hotel
Condé Nast readers name Sheen Falls in Kerry as Europe’s best resort
Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards also names 10 best hotels in Ireland, with Westbury coming out on top
Galway hotel secures permission for nine-storey extension
Plans, initially rejected by city council over environmental concerns, overturned on appeal
Johnny Ronan consortium gets planning permission for 20-storey hotel at glass bottle site
The development got the green light after adjusting the design of the ‘landmark’ tower building
Georgina Campbell Awards 2025: Ireland’s best fine dining restaurant, chef, hotels and more revealed
Eminent food writer appealed for Government support for the food and hospitality sector in next week’s budget
Dalata first half revenues edge 1% higher as new openings offset lower room rates
Hotel group agreed in July to be bought by a Nordic consortium for €1.4bn
Has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? An economist and a tourism industry representative debate
The three primary reasons visitors come to Ireland are low-cost to no-cost. But could high prices put that at risk?
Nine beach hotels across Ireland perfect for relaxing coastal walks
Whether you’re after a short walk on the sands or a leisurely ramble, these options from Donegal to Kerry should entice
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Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Should hospitality VAT be cut? A cafe owner and an economist debate
Simon Harris says the Government made a ‘solemn’ promise to cut the VAT rate for hospitality in the budget. But is there a better way to support struggling businesses?
Drury Street hotel plans for vacant office block hit by local concerns about on-street drinking
Balrath Investments is seeking to change the use of the first to fourth floor levels from vacant office at Maryland House
Average pay has passed €1,000 a week. The figure offers some key messages about where the economy is and how households are doing
An increase in well-paid, permanent jobs in some sectors has pushed up average earnings
Limerick Mayor eyes introduction of hotel tax to fund tourism offerings
John Moran likens ability to raise revenue locally to powers of similarly elected European mayors
Irish property investment levels rose in 2024 from low level
But investment in private rented sector stagnated while office market remained moribund
Billionaire owner of Parknasilla hotel in Kerry secures €20m loan against property
UK-based Topland Group provides loan facility for resort
Businesses appeal for change to defamation laws
Isme estimates annual cost of defamation actions in hospitality and retail as much as €50m
Clash on hotel tax between Fine Gael Ministers and Dublin TDs and councillors
A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers
Tax on hotel guests planned by four Dublin councils
Work on tourist levy across city to start later this year but will require legislation
Irish hotel industry fastest in EU to bounce back from pandemic, data shows
Average daily room rate has reached €169 – 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels
Plans for Howth hotel in doubt after planning decision
An Bord Pleanala rules out new road to access proposed Deer Park development
How are Irish family-run hotels faring? ‘You might have five stars but it will be soulless if there is no connection with the staff’
Amid concerns about lower bookings and higher costs, we spoke to hoteliers in long-established family businesses
Irish hotels boss David Kelly: ‘If you get the guest experience right, usually that’ll result in profits’
FBD Hotels & Resorts, under CEO David Kelly, looks set to keep expanding but only when it finds the right opportunity
Dublin tourist hostels lure hotel investors with promise of higher returns
Low-cost, high-volume business model has sparked flurry of activity from developers and operators over past 18 months
Irish hotel industry issues warning amid slower bookings and rising costs
Irish Hotels Federation highlights ongoing hit from costs
Council gives go-ahead for Dublin city centre hotel
Site is located less than 500 metres from College Green and Grafton Street
Four leading Irish companies shortlisted for Local Business Award
The prize forms part of The Irish Times Business Awards, which are run in association with Bank of Ireland
Storm Éowyn: Shops, banks and other businesses batten down hatches ahead of status red conditions
Banks and retailers to close on Friday for the duration of the status-red weather warning
Five-star Morrison Hotel on market for €90m-€95m
The sale, which was mooted last year, would mean significant return for owner if estimate is achieved
FBD Hotels to buy Malahide’s Grand Hotel in €55m deal
Agreement will see the Dublin hotel become the seventh property in the company’s portfolio
‘If you charge someone €400 they are immediately p*ssed off.’ Third generation of Fitzpatrick hoteliers
Mark and Joseph Scott-Lennon are keen to add more properties to the hotel chain
Hotels: Despite trading difficulties, deal volumes look to exceed €1bn
With deal values of €900m and several big sales pending, Irish hotels have been in demand in 2024
Top hotelier accuses Government of ‘complete lack’ of business understanding and pushing prices higher
Owner of Inchydoney Island Lodge says prices across hospitality industry up by 10% since last year
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