Hotel sector performance back to pre-recession levels The Irish hotel industry has recovered from the crash and is now back to pre-recession levels, with occupancy and average room rates now higher than in 2006. News • 30 Aug 17
Hotel sector performance back to pre-recession levels The Irish hotel industry has recovered from the crash and is now back to pre-recession levels, with occupancy and average room rates now higher than in 2006. News • 30 Aug 17
3,000 new hotel rooms over the next three years The pressure on hotel rooms in the capital should ease in the coming years, according to an analysis by Savills Hotel and Leisure Division. Business • 29 May 17
3,000 new hotel rooms over the next three years The pressure on hotel rooms in the capital should ease in the coming years, according to an analysis by Savills Hotel and Leisure Division. Business • 29 May 17
Dalata's pre-tax profits for 2016 surge 55% Dalata Hotel Group has reported pre-tax profits of €44.1m for the year to the end of December, an increase of 55% on the previous year. Business • 28 Feb 17
Dalata's pre-tax profits for 2016 surge 55% Dalata Hotel Group has reported pre-tax profits of €44.1m for the year to the end of December, an increase of 55% on the previous year. Business • 28 Feb 17
Hotel occupancy and room price rates rose in 2015 Hotel occupancy, average room rates and profitability across the sector all rose strongly in 2015, according to the annual Crowe Horwath Hotel Industry Survey. Business • 31 Aug 16
Hotel occupancy and room price rates rose in 2015 Hotel occupancy, average room rates and profitability across the sector all rose strongly in 2015, according to the annual Crowe Horwath Hotel Industry Survey. Business • 31 Aug 16
Dublin facing tourism accommodation shortage A new report, commissioned by Fáilte Ireland, has warned that Dublin faces a shortage of visitor accommodation over the next two years. Business • 15 Jun 16
Dublin facing tourism accommodation shortage A new report, commissioned by Fáilte Ireland, has warned that Dublin faces a shortage of visitor accommodation over the next two years. Business • 15 Jun 16
Anbang ups offer for Starwood to $14 billion China's Anbang Insurance Group has raised its offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to almost $14 billion, in the latest challenge to the US hotel operator's merger with Marriott International. Business • 29 Mar 16
Anbang ups offer for Starwood to $14 billion China's Anbang Insurance Group has raised its offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to almost $14 billion, in the latest challenge to the US hotel operator's merger with Marriott International. Business • 29 Mar 16
Dalata Hotel Group in new deal for four hotels Dalata Hotel Group has agreed a deal to buy the leasehold interest of four hotels for an enterprise value of €40,000,000. Business • 28 Jan 16
Dalata Hotel Group in new deal for four hotels Dalata Hotel Group has agreed a deal to buy the leasehold interest of four hotels for an enterprise value of €40,000,000. Business • 28 Jan 16
Tetrarch to invest €100m in hospitality division Property investment firm Tetrarch Capital is to invest €100m in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation market over the next two to three years. Business • 18 Dec 15
Tetrarch to invest €100m in hospitality division Property investment firm Tetrarch Capital is to invest €100m in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation market over the next two to three years. Business • 18 Dec 15
Marriott to buy Starwood in $12.2 billion deal Marriott International has announced a deal to buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for $12.2 billion to create the world's largest hotel chain. Business • 16 Nov 15
Marriott to buy Starwood in $12.2 billion deal Marriott International has announced a deal to buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for $12.2 billion to create the world's largest hotel chain. Business • 16 Nov 15
Dublin needs 3,000 more hotel rooms to meet demand A new report on the hotel industry suggests that Dublin is experiencing a major shortage in hotel rooms and there is an urgent need for an additional 3,000 rooms to satisfy demand. Business • 06 Nov 15
Dublin needs 3,000 more hotel rooms to meet demand A new report on the hotel industry suggests that Dublin is experiencing a major shortage in hotel rooms and there is an urgent need for an additional 3,000 rooms to satisfy demand. Business • 06 Nov 15
PREM Group secures €30m funding package Hotel management firm PREM Group has announced a funding package worth €30m with Proventus Capital Partners. Business • 04 Sep 15
PREM Group secures €30m funding package Hotel management firm PREM Group has announced a funding package worth €30m with Proventus Capital Partners. Business • 04 Sep 15
Galway races numbers up on last year The organisers of the Galway Races say the number of people attending the event is up on last year and hotels are reported to be at full capacity around the city. News • 28 Jul 15
Galway races numbers up on last year The organisers of the Galway Races say the number of people attending the event is up on last year and hotels are reported to be at full capacity around the city. News • 28 Jul 15
Airbnb-style listings surpass hotel rooms in Spain The number of beds listed by online home rental services like Airbnb in Spain surpassed the number on offer by hotels last year, a new study shows. Business • 26 Jun 15
Airbnb-style listings surpass hotel rooms in Spain The number of beds listed by online home rental services like Airbnb in Spain surpassed the number on offer by hotels last year, a new study shows. Business • 26 Jun 15
Hotelier IHG makes strong start to the year InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hoteliers, posted a 5.9% rise in first quarter global room revenue, delivering growth across all of its regions. Business • 08 May 15
Hotelier IHG makes strong start to the year InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hoteliers, posted a 5.9% rise in first quarter global room revenue, delivering growth across all of its regions. Business • 08 May 15
Reduced VAT rate may have cost State €644m The reduced VAT rate for the hospitality industry could have cost the State more than €500 million since its introduction four years ago. News • 24 Mar 15
Reduced VAT rate may have cost State €644m The reduced VAT rate for the hospitality industry could have cost the State more than €500 million since its introduction four years ago. News • 24 Mar 15
45 hotel deals completed so far this year Hoteliers made the most of a good summer with about 87% of hotels and guesthouses reporting higher business levels, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 26 Sep 14
45 hotel deals completed so far this year Hoteliers made the most of a good summer with about 87% of hotels and guesthouses reporting higher business levels, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 26 Sep 14
IHF rejects Hotels.com findings on room rates Hotel prices are on the way up, according to the latest price index from Hotels.com. Business • 02 Sep 14
IHF rejects Hotels.com findings on room rates Hotel prices are on the way up, according to the latest price index from Hotels.com. Business • 02 Sep 14
72% of hotels see increase in advance bookings Irish hoteliers say they are seeing higher booking levels this year than last but are struggling to hire suitably qualified staff to cope with rising demand. Business • 24 Jun 14
72% of hotels see increase in advance bookings Irish hoteliers say they are seeing higher booking levels this year than last but are struggling to hire suitably qualified staff to cope with rising demand. Business • 24 Jun 14
Debt per hotel bedroom stands at €92,750 A new report shows that total hotel indebtedness has fallen but overhanging debt still remains an issue for many hotels, especially outside the country's main cities. Business • 10 Jun 14
Debt per hotel bedroom stands at €92,750 A new report shows that total hotel indebtedness has fallen but overhanging debt still remains an issue for many hotels, especially outside the country's main cities. Business • 10 Jun 14
More activity noted in hotel market Irish hotels are coming on the market in greater numbers, with double the amount of deals over the first quarter of the year than we saw in the opening three months of 2013. Business • 31 Mar 14
More activity noted in hotel market Irish hotels are coming on the market in greater numbers, with double the amount of deals over the first quarter of the year than we saw in the opening three months of 2013. Business • 31 Mar 14
Outgoing hotels chief says 3,000 positions vacant Outgoing Irish Hotels Federation President Michael Vaughan has said that the hotel industry has 3,000 opportunities that need to be filled. News • 25 Feb 14
Outgoing hotels chief says 3,000 positions vacant Outgoing Irish Hotels Federation President Michael Vaughan has said that the hotel industry has 3,000 opportunities that need to be filled. News • 25 Feb 14
Hotels used to accommodate homeless families The Dublin Region Homeless Executive has said there are 131 homeless families in Dublin being booked into hotels because of an accommodation crisis in the capital. News • 20 Feb 14
Hotels used to accommodate homeless families The Dublin Region Homeless Executive has said there are 131 homeless families in Dublin being booked into hotels because of an accommodation crisis in the capital. News • 20 Feb 14
Return to 13.5% VAT rate for tourism sector likely Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry will rise in the forthcoming Budget. News • 20 Sep 13
Return to 13.5% VAT rate for tourism sector likely Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has indicated that the 9% rate of VAT for the hotel and tourism industry will rise in the forthcoming Budget. News • 20 Sep 13
Report highlights high debt levels at Irish hotels Irish hotels are carrying a total debt of €6.7bn, with as much as €2.5bn of that needing to be restructured to lower the burden to sustainable levels in the long term. News • 12 Oct 12
Report highlights high debt levels at Irish hotels Irish hotels are carrying a total debt of €6.7bn, with as much as €2.5bn of that needing to be restructured to lower the burden to sustainable levels in the long term. News • 12 Oct 12
Irish hotels carrying debts of €6.7 billion Irish hotels are carrying a total debt of €6.7 billion, according to a new report. Business • 12 Oct 12
Irish hotels carrying debts of €6.7 billion Irish hotels are carrying a total debt of €6.7 billion, according to a new report. Business • 12 Oct 12
