Here’s what’s in the July/August 2025 Issue of Hotel & Restaurant Times magazine Updates: Latest News from the Hospitality Industry Editorial: Everything to Play For by Cyril McAree Spotlight On: Brooks Hotel Unilever Food Solutions:

Hotel and Restaurant Times

01.08.2025

CSO Release Inbound Tourism Figures for June 2025

Over 654,000 foreign visitors to Ireland in June 2025, spending €647 million

Hotel and Restaurant Times

01.08.2025

WorldSkills Ireland returns this September - apprenticeships and addressing skills shortage

WorldSkills Ireland Returns to Inspire Next Generation of Talent and Address National Skills Shortages

Hotel and Restaurant Times

01.08.2025

Hoteliers Express Concern about Ongoing Drop in Overseas Visitor Expenditure Following Latest CSO Figures

IHF Statement on CSO Figures for Inbound Tourism in June 2025

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Shedding light on Dublin Airport night flights

Editor Cyril McAree shares his perspective on Dublin Airport as well as other stories from the tourism industry

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Newpark Hotel Kilkenny Recognised with Two Workplace Honours

The double recognition comes as Newpark also marks more than 1,000 years of combined staff service.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Executive Chef Mark Treacy Unveils New Seasonal Menu at Sheen Falls Lodge

Since joining Sheen Falls Lodge in 2021, Mark has overseen the culinary direction of the hotel with a focus the fine dining experience at The Falls Restaurant.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Ireland’s Future Is Accessible and Inclusive - Jenny De Saulles

Jenny shares how Fáilte Ireland is leading the charge to position Ireland as a world-class accessible and inclusive destination

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Mount Juliet Estate Announces Champion Jockey Paul Townend as Brand Ambassador

The appointment of Paul Townend as ambassador reinforces Mount Juliet Estate’s dedication to equestrian excellence

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Lough Erne Resort Set to Host 2025 Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament

The Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament takes place at the award-winning venue from 29th-31st July 2025.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

TU Dublin Launches All-Island Online Entrepreneurship Course for Persons with Disabilities

Thanks to the generous support of AIB, the course is free of charge for all successful applicants.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

Hoteliers push back against misleading claims about cost of 9% vat reduction

The IHF has criticized as deeply misleading recent reports that reducing the 9% VAT for Hospitality would cost the Exchequer €1 billion per annum

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

VAT of the land - Will Budget 2026 beckon the much lauded return to a 9% VAT rate?

Hospitality leaders run through their pre-budget wish lists for H&R Times.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

29.07.2025

InterContinental Dublin appoints John Lynch as Deputy General Manager

A graduate of The Shannon College of Hotel Management John joined the InterContinental 3 years ago

Hotel and Restaurant Times

16.07.2025

Hoteliers voice serious concerns over decision to hike water charges

9.8% increase in water charges another example of unsustainable increases in business costs

Hotel and Restaurant Times

16.07.2025

Cleaver East to Close Its Doors After 12 Years

Owner, Michelin chef and restaurateur Oliver Dunne issued a heartfelt statement thanking his loyal customers and staff.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

15.07.2025

Fáilte Ireland launches new 5-year tourism development plan for County Wexford

The plan aims to position Wexford as a world-class coastal tourism activity destination

Hotel and Restaurant Times

14.07.2025

Sexism Still a Fact of Irish Kitchen Life but is the Picture Beginning to Change?

Despite a long-standing male-dominated culture in professional kitchens, more women are stepping up and speaking out as the industry slowly evolves.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

12.07.2025

Countdown is on! Tourism Ireland leverages The Open at Royal Portrush to drive golf tourism

Tourism Ireland shines spotlight on our world-class golf to millions around the world

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.07.2025

Taste of Sligo Food Festival set for September success

The annual celebration of food returns Friday 19th – Sunday 21st September 2025

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.07.2025

Jp McMahon Opens New Ramen and Bao Bar Kombu, in Galway

Kombu opens today in Galway, serving a flavour-driven menu rooted in the traditions of Japanese street food.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.07.2025

Clontarf Castle awarded ‘Gastro Bar of the Year’ Dublin at the 2025 Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards

Clontarf Castle’s Knights Bar was honoured for its exceptional dining offering, creative cocktail menu, and welcoming atmosphere

Hotel and Restaurant Times

10.07.2025

New strategic appointments announced at The Fota Collection

Two of the country's most respected hoteliers appointed to senior leadership roles at The Fota Collection

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.07.2025

The Falls Restaurant at Sheen Falls Lodge Awarded 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award

The awards celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.07.2025

Two new key appointments at McKeever Hotels

McKeever Hotels appoints new group procurement manager and new general manager

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.07.2025

KLM to launch third-daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam

The third-daily Cork Airport service will start on 26 October 2025, with over 32,000 more seats vs. last winter.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

08.07.2025

Hoteliers urge government not to increase insurance costs

Government Set to Approve 17% Increase in Personal Injury Award Levels resulting in a hike in insurance costs

Hotel and Restaurant Times

08.07.2025

Dromoland Castle Resort appoints Florian Lay as New Director of Food & Beverage

A native of Germany, Florian brings with him over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality in Europe and the Middle East.

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07.07.2025

Tourism Ireland road show in Germany promotes Ireland for Business Events

Tourism Ireland was joined by 10 Tourism companies from Ireland to meet with 25 top German buyers

Hotel and Restaurant Times

07.07.2025

The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham welcomes new head chef Philip Hughes

The launch of a bold new summer menu and a weekly Rotisserie Pig on a Spit event turns up the heat in this local favourite

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Dermot O’Leary returns to Ireland for a second helping of 'Dermot’s Taste of Ireland'

Rachael Blackmore Announced as Brand Ambassador for FBD Hotels & Resorts

Thousands of Self-Catering Tourism Businesses Face Closure Under New Planning Rules

Ireland’s landscape a hit with stars of ‘Wednesday’

Editor's Note - Everything to play for

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay Appoints Esteemed Hotelier John Keating as General Manager

The Right Machine For The Job - Robot Coupe

Bold and Bright new Chapter for the Brooks Hotel

New Mayo Coast Island-Hopping Experience Launches This Autumn

Michelin-starred Chef Lewis Barker appointed Executive Chef of Terre at 5-star Castlemartyr Resort in Cork.

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CSO Release Inbound Tourism Figures for June 2025

WorldSkills Ireland returns this September - apprenticeships and addressing skills shortage

Hoteliers Express Concern about Ongoing Drop in Overseas Visitor Expenditure Following Latest CSO Figures

Shedding light on Dublin Airport night flights

Newpark Hotel Kilkenny Recognised with Two Workplace Honours

Executive Chef Mark Treacy Unveils New Seasonal Menu at Sheen Falls Lodge

Ireland’s Future Is Accessible and Inclusive - Jenny De Saulles

Mount Juliet Estate Announces Champion Jockey Paul Townend as Brand Ambassador

Lough Erne Resort Set to Host 2025 Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament

TU Dublin Launches All-Island Online Entrepreneurship Course for Persons with Disabilities

Hoteliers push back against misleading claims about cost of 9% vat reduction

VAT of the land - Will Budget 2026 beckon the much lauded return to a 9% VAT rate?

InterContinental Dublin appoints John Lynch as Deputy General Manager

Hoteliers voice serious concerns over decision to hike water charges

Cleaver East to Close Its Doors After 12 Years

Fáilte Ireland launches new 5-year tourism development plan for County Wexford

Sexism Still a Fact of Irish Kitchen Life but is the Picture Beginning to Change?

Countdown is on! Tourism Ireland leverages The Open at Royal Portrush to drive golf tourism

Taste of Sligo Food Festival set for September success

Jp McMahon Opens New Ramen and Bao Bar Kombu, in Galway

Clontarf Castle awarded ‘Gastro Bar of the Year’ Dublin at the 2025 Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards

New strategic appointments announced at The Fota Collection

The Falls Restaurant at Sheen Falls Lodge Awarded 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award

Two new key appointments at McKeever Hotels

KLM to launch third-daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam

Hoteliers urge government not to increase insurance costs

Dromoland Castle Resort appoints Florian Lay as New Director of Food & Beverage

Tourism Ireland road show in Germany promotes Ireland for Business Events

The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham welcomes new head chef Philip Hughes

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