Ireland has triumphed at this year’s Group Leisure & Travel Awards in Britain after being voted ‘Best International Destination’ by thousands of readers of Group Leisure & Travel magazine.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

01.07.2025

Serious Concerns expressed by The Irish Hotels Federation about the latest CSO statistics

CSO figures for inbound tourism in May 2025 show a drop in expenditure

Hotel and Restaurant Times

01.07.2025

Dalata to open 274 Bedroom Clayton Hotel in Berlin in 2026

Dalata Announces Second Hotel in Germany and Fourth in Continental Europe

Hotel and Restaurant Times

30.06.2025

First Pan Am Branded Jet in Over 30 Years Departs Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport marked a special aviation moment, as a Pan American World Airways branded jet departed its runway for the first time in more than three decades

Hotel and Restaurant Times

28.06.2025

May/June 2025 Issue: Read the Latest Magazine Online - Hotel & Restaurant Times

Here’s what’s in the May/June 2025 Issue of Hotel & Restaurant Times magazine Updates: Latest News from the Hospitality Industry Editorial: Shedding Light on Dublin Airport Flights by Cyril McAree Spotlight On: The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Hotel and Restaurant Times

27.06.2025

Skillnet Ireland announces €1m in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks

With funding of up to €1m available, Skillnet Ireland is seeking applications from interested industry bodies or enterprise groups

Hotel and Restaurant Times

27.06.2025

1.2 million Italians to tune in to Ireland on popular travel TV show Kilimangiaro

Popular Italian travel TV show, Kilimangiaro has been filming at various locations in Ireland this month.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

27.06.2025

Mixed Outlook for Irish Visitor Attractions in 2025 as Rising Costs and External Pressures Bite - AVEA

New figures from the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AVEA) report a competitive trading environment

Hotel and Restaurant Times

26.06.2025

Ballyfin Demesne Appoints Sheila King as Director of Sales & Marketing

Sheila brings with her over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, both in Ireland and internationally.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

25.06.2025

Elite Women’s Golf Returns to Carton House: KPMG Women's Irish Open 2025

The Countdown begins for the premier golf event on July 3-6 at Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel

Hotel and Restaurant Times

24.06.2025

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa Celebrates 27 Years of Hospitality Excellence

This week, the team celebrates the dedication of four original team members who have been part of the Inchydoney story since day one

Hotel and Restaurant Times

24.06.2025

The Imperial Hotel Serves Up Flavour and Festivities for Cork on a Fork Festival

Cork’s historic Grande Dame announces a mouthwatering line-up of events for August’s city-wide food celebration

Hotel and Restaurant Times

23.06.2025

Australian and New Zealand travel journalists experience ‘Ireland Unrushed’

Millions of people across Australia and New Zealand will be inspired by 'Ireland Unrushed' to slow down and connect

Hotel and Restaurant Times

20.06.2025

Cork Airport Crowned Best Regional Airport by ACI EUROPE

The award is a significant accolade for Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, as it is the third time that Cork Airport has won the award

Hotel and Restaurant Times

20.06.2025

Longford County Council launches photography competition for children

The photography competition encourages children to discover and document Longford's natural beauty through their lens.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

19.06.2025

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens celebrates 60 remarkable years of Irish hospitality

Since opening in 1965 the hotel has become synonymous with warm Irish hospitality and spectacular views.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

18.06.2025

Brooks Hotel’s GM Doiran Kavanagh on a Career he was Born to Lead

A deep dive into the making of a General Manager—from pulling pints in Sneem to leading one of Dublin’s finest boutique hotels.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

18.06.2025

Hastings Hotels' MD James McGinn awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours List.

One of the leading figures in Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry, James McGinn, has worked for Hastings Hotels for 29 years

Hotel and Restaurant Times

17.06.2025

Taoiseach visits Carlingford Lough region for Shared Island Shared Destinations briefing

One of three destinations that will feature as part of up to €23million in Government funding, under the Shared Island Fund.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

17.06.2025

Supper by the Fountain - Cork City Chefs Unite for a Unique Dinner in the English Market at Cork on a Fork Fest

Supper by the Fountain will see three of the city’s most respected chefs collaborate on a specially designed menu

Hotel and Restaurant Times

17.06.2025

Gentle Adventures Await at Comeraghs Wild Festival in Waterford - July 10th to 13th

Prepare to unplug, unwind, and dive into a world of gentle adventure at the 2025 Comeraghs Wild Festival

Hotel and Restaurant Times

16.06.2025

Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens Expansion Update

The significant development aims to further elevate both facilities and the guest experience.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

13.06.2025

Just Transition Tourism Activators join ‘Collaboration Cruise’ as part of new tri-county tourism network event

Over 110 new and existing sustainable and regenerative tourism operators took part in this peer learning event

Hotel and Restaurant Times

13.06.2025

Access Hospitality launches first agentic AI-powered Interactive Booking Engine to end decision overload

The new Interactive AI Booking Engine replaces traditional booking flows with a system that listens, reasons, and responds

Hotel and Restaurant Times

12.06.2025

Midlands Park Hotel Celebrates Double Win At Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards

The four-star Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise Scoops Spa of the Year and Fitness Class Instructor of the Year

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.06.2025

From Check-In to Cheque In: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice

The Reserve is the newest addition to the enchanting Killashee estate, located across the road on 4.5 acres

Hotel and Restaurant Times

10.06.2025

The Reserve at Killashee Official Launch by Minister Martin Heydon

The Reserve is the newest addition to the enchanting Killashee estate, located across the road on 4.5 acres

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.06.2025

High-Speed Wi-Fi is the No.1 Driver of Hotel Choice for 64% of Irish Travellers

New survey shows digital convenience and eco-consciousness shaping hospitality expectations

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.06.2025

Dalata’s Difference Makers Set Ambitious Goal to Raise Over €1 Million for Health & Wellbeing Charities by 2028

Dalata renews partnership with The Marie Keating Foundation, Leukaemia Care, and Air Ambulance NI

Hotel and Restaurant Times

06.06.2025

Chawke Group Donates €10,000 for Children in Gaza

The Chawke Group donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) to support children suffering in Gaza.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

06.06.2025

Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence among Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide

Ranked #2 in Ireland it is now placed amongst the top 1% of hotels worldwide

Hotel and Restaurant Times

06.06.2025

Tourism Ireland launches new ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign

Ireland Unrushed campaign positions Ireland as the perfect destination to slow down and connect with nature....

Hotel and Restaurant Times

05.06.2025

GAA and McAleer & Rushe Celebrate Topping Out of New Maldron Hotel at Croke Park

Scheduled to open in 2026, the hotel forms part of the wider Clonliffe Lands Masterplan

Hotel and Restaurant Times

04.06.2025

The Little Museum of Dublin to reopen this week following €4.3m renovation

The Little Museum of Dublin ranked the number one ‘thing to do’ in Dublin opens to the public on June 5th

Hotel and Restaurant Times

04.06.2025

Summer came early to Cork and Dublin airports with record-breaking numbers travelling in May

Busiest ever May for both Cork Airport and Dublin Airport

Hotel and Restaurant Times

03.06.2025

Wedding Industry Unites with the Official Launch of The Irish Wedding Professionals Association (IWPA)

The new not-for-profit organisation formed to unite, support and elevate the country’s most trusted wedding experts.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

31.05.2025

Perfect Reception Drives Revenue for Hotels

Perfect Reception offers an overflow service for calls, reservations, bookings and outbound sales campaigns.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

30.05.2025

The Garden Terrace at InterContinental Dublin returns in partnership with Malfy Gin

The five-star InterContinental Dublin welcomes the return of al fresco dining this summer

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30.05.2025

IHF Statement on CSO Figures for Inbound Tourism in April 2025

April CSO figures are more aligned with what businesses have been reporting on the ground.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.05.2025

Lough Erne Resort embraces 'Fermanagh Time' for ‘Slow Tourism Month’

As Tourism Ireland launches nationwide ‘Slow Tourism Month’,next month Lough Erne Resort is leading the way

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Ireland voted ‘Best International Destination’ at Group Leisure & Travel Awards in Britain

Serious Concerns expressed by The Irish Hotels Federation about the latest CSO statistics

Dalata to open 274 Bedroom Clayton Hotel in Berlin in 2026

First Pan Am Branded Jet in Over 30 Years Departs Shannon Airport

May/June 2025 Issue: Read the Latest Magazine Online - Hotel & Restaurant Times

Skillnet Ireland announces €1m in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks

1.2 million Italians to tune in to Ireland on popular travel TV show Kilimangiaro

Mixed Outlook for Irish Visitor Attractions in 2025 as Rising Costs and External Pressures Bite - AVEA

Ballyfin Demesne Appoints Sheila King as Director of Sales & Marketing

Elite Women’s Golf Returns to Carton House: KPMG Women's Irish Open 2025

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa Celebrates 27 Years of Hospitality Excellence

The Imperial Hotel Serves Up Flavour and Festivities for Cork on a Fork Festival

Australian and New Zealand travel journalists experience ‘Ireland Unrushed’

Cork Airport Crowned Best Regional Airport by ACI EUROPE

Longford County Council launches photography competition for children

The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens celebrates 60 remarkable years of Irish hospitality

Brooks Hotel’s GM Doiran Kavanagh on a Career he was Born to Lead

Hastings Hotels' MD James McGinn awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours List.

Taoiseach visits Carlingford Lough region for Shared Island Shared Destinations briefing

Supper by the Fountain - Cork City Chefs Unite for a Unique Dinner in the English Market at Cork on a Fork Fest

Gentle Adventures Await at Comeraghs Wild Festival in Waterford - July 10th to 13th

Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens Expansion Update

Just Transition Tourism Activators join ‘Collaboration Cruise’ as part of new tri-county tourism network event

Access Hospitality launches first agentic AI-powered Interactive Booking Engine to end decision overload

Midlands Park Hotel Celebrates Double Win At Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards

From Check-In to Cheque In: McKeever Hotels raise nearly £21,000 for NI Children’s Hospice

The Reserve at Killashee Official Launch by Minister Martin Heydon

High-Speed Wi-Fi is the No.1 Driver of Hotel Choice for 64% of Irish Travellers

Dalata’s Difference Makers Set Ambitious Goal to Raise Over €1 Million for Health & Wellbeing Charities by 2028

Chawke Group Donates €10,000 for Children in Gaza

Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence among Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide

Tourism Ireland launches new ‘Ireland Unrushed’ global campaign

GAA and McAleer & Rushe Celebrate Topping Out of New Maldron Hotel at Croke Park

The Little Museum of Dublin to reopen this week following €4.3m renovation

Summer came early to Cork and Dublin airports with record-breaking numbers travelling in May

Wedding Industry Unites with the Official Launch of The Irish Wedding Professionals Association (IWPA)

Perfect Reception Drives Revenue for Hotels

The Garden Terrace at InterContinental Dublin returns in partnership with Malfy Gin

IHF Statement on CSO Figures for Inbound Tourism in April 2025

Lough Erne Resort embraces 'Fermanagh Time' for ‘Slow Tourism Month’

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