Imperial Hotel posts pre-tax profit of €1.7m, revenues up The firm which operates Cork's historic four star Imperial Hotel recorded pre-tax profits of €1.7m in the 18 months to the end of June last. Business • 27 Aug
Imperial Hotel posts pre-tax profit of €1.7m, revenues up The firm which operates Cork's historic four star Imperial Hotel recorded pre-tax profits of €1.7m in the 18 months to the end of June last. Business • 27 Aug
Hotel prices go Supersonic: Oasis fans pay the price As excitement builds for the long-awaited Oasis reunion concerts in Dublin next month, fans are facing the harsh reality of soaring hotel prices that rival the cost of a concert ticket - or more. Business • 28 Jul
Hotel prices go Supersonic: Oasis fans pay the price As excitement builds for the long-awaited Oasis reunion concerts in Dublin next month, fans are facing the harsh reality of soaring hotel prices that rival the cost of a concert ticket - or more. Business • 28 Jul
IHF calls for urgent action to safeguard tourism sector The Irish Hotels Federation has called on all political parties and candidates in the General Election to commit to policy measures aimed at staving off the commercial crisis facing the wider tourism and hospitality industry - particularly food service businesses. Business • 12 Nov 24
IHF calls for urgent action to safeguard tourism sector The Irish Hotels Federation has called on all political parties and candidates in the General Election to commit to policy measures aimed at staving off the commercial crisis facing the wider tourism and hospitality industry - particularly food service businesses. Business • 12 Nov 24
IHG posts 3.2% rise in revenue per room in Q2 Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Hotels Group has today reported a 3.2% rise in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the second quarter as a strong rebound in the US offset weakness in China. Business • 06 Aug 24
IHG posts 3.2% rise in revenue per room in Q2 Holiday Inn-owner InterContinental Hotels Group has today reported a 3.2% rise in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the second quarter as a strong rebound in the US offset weakness in China. Business • 06 Aug 24
6.3 million foreign visitors came to Ireland last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 6.3 million foreign visitors departed Ireland on overseas routes in 2023. Business • 19 Jun 24
6.3 million foreign visitors came to Ireland last year New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 6.3 million foreign visitors departed Ireland on overseas routes in 2023. Business • 19 Jun 24
Dalata Hotel Group eyes further UK expansion Dalata Hotel Group, which operates the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands, has reported lower pre-tax profits and higher revenues for the year to the end of December. Business • 29 Feb 24
Dalata Hotel Group eyes further UK expansion Dalata Hotel Group, which operates the Maldron and Clayton hotel brands, has reported lower pre-tax profits and higher revenues for the year to the end of December. Business • 29 Feb 24
Rising costs the big challenge for hoteliers, IHF warns Rising business costs are the biggest challenge that hotels around the country face this year, new research by the industry body has found. Business • 26 Feb 24
Rising costs the big challenge for hoteliers, IHF warns Rising business costs are the biggest challenge that hotels around the country face this year, new research by the industry body has found. Business • 26 Feb 24
Hotels refused planning due to housing crisis Dublin City Council has cited the ongoing housing crisis as grounds for refusing planning permission for a new 111-bedroom hotel for Dublin city centre. Business • 02 Feb 24
Hotels refused planning due to housing crisis Dublin City Council has cited the ongoing housing crisis as grounds for refusing planning permission for a new 111-bedroom hotel for Dublin city centre. Business • 02 Feb 24
Higher hotel prices not deterring customers More than 1,800 new hotel rooms came on stream here in 2023, bringing total stock to an estimated 66,200, an analysis by Deloitte has concluded. Business • 15 Jan 24
Higher hotel prices not deterring customers More than 1,800 new hotel rooms came on stream here in 2023, bringing total stock to an estimated 66,200, an analysis by Deloitte has concluded. Business • 15 Jan 24
Value of hotel sales fell in 2023 due to interest rates The value of sales of Irish hotels fell last year, new research by Savills Ireland has found. Business • 08 Jan 24
Value of hotel sales fell in 2023 due to interest rates The value of sales of Irish hotels fell last year, new research by Savills Ireland has found. Business • 08 Jan 24
Hotel industry sees cautious optimism for 2024: Savills Despite challenges including the aftermath of Covid-19, the Ukrainian conflict and inflationary pressures, the Irish hotel industry sector has seen a robust recovery, the latest review from Savills Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 23
Hotel industry sees cautious optimism for 2024: Savills Despite challenges including the aftermath of Covid-19, the Ukrainian conflict and inflationary pressures, the Irish hotel industry sector has seen a robust recovery, the latest review from Savills Ireland shows. Business • 05 Dec 23
Gresham and Castlemartyr hotels report surging revenues Companies behind two well known hotel brands in the Irish hospitality sector, the Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin and the five star Castlemartyr resort in Co Cork, last year made strong business recoveries post Covid-19. Business • 23 Oct 23
Gresham and Castlemartyr hotels report surging revenues Companies behind two well known hotel brands in the Irish hospitality sector, the Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin and the five star Castlemartyr resort in Co Cork, last year made strong business recoveries post Covid-19. Business • 23 Oct 23
Dalata Hotel Group's H1 revenues, earnings rise Dalata Hotel Group has reported higher revenues and earnings for the six months to the end of June and said it is optimistic for the remainder of the year and its future growth prospects. Business • 29 Aug 23
Dalata Hotel Group's H1 revenues, earnings rise Dalata Hotel Group has reported higher revenues and earnings for the six months to the end of June and said it is optimistic for the remainder of the year and its future growth prospects. Business • 29 Aug 23
Average cost of a hotel room in Dublin hits record high The average cost of renting a hotel room hit a record high in May, according to new data from property advisory company CBRE Ireland. Business • 06 Jul 23
Average cost of a hotel room in Dublin hits record high The average cost of renting a hotel room hit a record high in May, according to new data from property advisory company CBRE Ireland. Business • 06 Jul 23
D8 hotel plans refused due to over concentration fears Dublin City Council has refused planning permission for a planned eight storey hotel scheme for Dublin 8 as it would exacerbate the existing over-concentration of hotel developments for the area. Business • 27 Mar 23
D8 hotel plans refused due to over concentration fears Dublin City Council has refused planning permission for a planned eight storey hotel scheme for Dublin 8 as it would exacerbate the existing over-concentration of hotel developments for the area. Business • 27 Mar 23
Hotels warn of outlook amid slow recovery of occupancy Hotel room occupancy rates over the first ten months of the year remain down on the same period in the year before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, despite the recovery in tourism this year. Business • 28 Nov 22
Hotels warn of outlook amid slow recovery of occupancy Hotel room occupancy rates over the first ten months of the year remain down on the same period in the year before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, despite the recovery in tourism this year. Business • 28 Nov 22
European hotels fighting for staff Top European hotel chains are hiring workers without experience or even a CV as executives admit years of underpaying staff have come back to bite, leaving them unable to meet post-pandemic travel demand. Business • 04 Jul 22
European hotels fighting for staff Top European hotel chains are hiring workers without experience or even a CV as executives admit years of underpaying staff have come back to bite, leaving them unable to meet post-pandemic travel demand. Business • 04 Jul 22
Hotels and tourism on sticky wicket around high prices Hotels and other tourism focused businesses have faced a barrage of criticism in the past week for 'rip-off' charges and alleged 'price-gouging'. But to what extent is it justified? Business • 19 Jun 22
Hotels and tourism on sticky wicket around high prices Hotels and other tourism focused businesses have faced a barrage of criticism in the past week for 'rip-off' charges and alleged 'price-gouging'. But to what extent is it justified? Business • 19 Jun 22
Dublin hoteliers deny 'price-gouging' Representatives for hoteliers have dismissed charges of "price-gouging" and insisted to an Oireachtas committee that rates in Dublin are competitive. Politics • 15 Jun 22
Dublin hoteliers deny 'price-gouging' Representatives for hoteliers have dismissed charges of "price-gouging" and insisted to an Oireachtas committee that rates in Dublin are competitive. Politics • 15 Jun 22
Kerry hurlers unable to find Dublin hotel rooms A shortage of affordable hotel rooms in Dublin means that Kerry's county hurlers - finalists in next month's Joe McDonagh Cup - will be travelling to and from home in the one day for their Croke Park fixture. Ireland • 27 May 22
Kerry hurlers unable to find Dublin hotel rooms A shortage of affordable hotel rooms in Dublin means that Kerry's county hurlers - finalists in next month's Joe McDonagh Cup - will be travelling to and from home in the one day for their Croke Park fixture. Ireland • 27 May 22
Europe sees travel recovery as Covid restrictions ease European airlines and hotel chains are seeing bookings recover to levels not seen since before the Covid pandemic, led by demand for shorter trips, although travellers remain cautious about making long-distance journeys. Business • 06 May 22
Europe sees travel recovery as Covid restrictions ease European airlines and hotel chains are seeing bookings recover to levels not seen since before the Covid pandemic, led by demand for shorter trips, although travellers remain cautious about making long-distance journeys. Business • 06 May 22
Christmas cancellations cost hotels €90m in revenue Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 25 Nov 21
Christmas cancellations cost hotels €90m in revenue Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 25 Nov 21
Marriott profit doubles as leisure travel boosts demand Marriott International said today its quarterly profit more than doubled as occupancy rates across its hotels improved with vaccinations encouraging more people to resume leisure travel after nearly two years. Business • 03 Nov 21
Marriott profit doubles as leisure travel boosts demand Marriott International said today its quarterly profit more than doubled as occupancy rates across its hotels improved with vaccinations encouraging more people to resume leisure travel after nearly two years. Business • 03 Nov 21
Hotels call for doubling of last year's reopening grant Ireland's hotels are facing €60 million in reopening costs, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 31 May 21
Hotels call for doubling of last year's reopening grant Ireland's hotels are facing €60 million in reopening costs, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 31 May 21
AIB: Under 25s record biggest increase in hotel spend Spend on hotel stays was up 30% in April compared to March, according to new debit and credit card data from AIB. Business • 11 May 21
AIB: Under 25s record biggest increase in hotel spend Spend on hotel stays was up 30% in April compared to March, according to new debit and credit card data from AIB. Business • 11 May 21
