The fully revamped Mercantile Hotel reopens its doors with an additional 77 bedrooms, menu curated by renowned chef Stephen Gibson and 80 new hospitality jobs.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

15.04.2025

The Montenotte appoints Juan Tudela as General Manager

Juan brings over two decades of international experience in luxury hospitality

Hotel and Restaurant Times

15.04.2025

Table to Tech Conference brings Tech, Foodservice and Culinary together.

The Table to Tech Conference 2025 proved to be a powerful and thought-provoking event

Hotel and Restaurant Times

15.04.2025

Grand Central Hotel Appoints Damien McDonald as Deputy General Manager

Damien brings over two decades of hospitality experience to the role, having built an impressive career with Hastings Hotels.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

14.04.2025

Planning Granted for €200 Million Waterford North Quays Development

Waterford City Council has granted planning permission for the ambitious €200 million Waterford North Quays development

Hotel and Restaurant Times

14.04.2025

Weev installs rapid EV chargers at 13 iNUA hotel locations

Weev is on a mission to build the island’s largest, fastest, and most reliable EV charging network.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

12.04.2025

Is Ireland closed for business? Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and short-term letting platforms

H&R Times explores the impact of Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and short-term letting platforms on Ireland’s hospitality sector

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.04.2025

Waterford Festival of Food - A strategic driver of economic development

Waterford Festival of Food is more than just a weekend of culinary indulgence. It’s a strategic driver of economic development, regional branding, and social cohesion.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.04.2025

Dog friendly Hoban Hotel welcomes you and your best friend

Paws and Relax at The Hoban Hotel - A Four Star Stay for You and Your Best Friend

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.04.2025

Tourism Ireland leads sales mission to the United States

Tourism Ireland, together with a delegation of 14 tourism companies from Ireland, five American tour operators, Aer Lingus and Delta, is undertaking a sales mission to the United States this week

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel

The directors of the McKeever Hotel Group today confirmed that they have acquired the Armagh City Hotel from its former owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher, for an undisclosed sum.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Ger Alley on 6 Years with FBD and New Life at Killashee

From Family Roots to Industry Leader: Ger Alley's Journey in Hospitality

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Entries Now Open for the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2025

Professional chefs under the age of 28 are invited to take part in Ireland’s most prestigious culinary competition.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

German journalists find inspiration in Ireland's Spooky Attractions

1.6 million Germans to read all about Ireland’s spooky attractions

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Jaclyn Kilmurray - A Creative Force Driven by Design

Hotel and Restaurant Times catches up with Christopher Kenny: A leader in Hospitality Ecommerce.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) launches inaugural Certificate in Food Entrepreneurship

The pioneering programme was developed in collaboration with SuperValu and the Local Enterprise Office.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Eoin O’Sullivan appointed General Manager of Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

Lough Rynn Castle & Hanly Castle Hotel Group have announced the appointment of Mr. Eoin O’Sullivan as General Manager of Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Tom Randles elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association

Tom Randles, Managing Director of Barters Travelnet in Cork was elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their AGM held yesterday at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

Cork Airport surges while Dublin Airport stagnates

Cork Airport grows 10% in March, Dublin Airport drops 3%.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

09.04.2025

The Reserve at Killashee, the newest addition to the Killashee Estate

Introducing The Reserve at Killashee the ultimate country retreat where luxury meets exclusivity.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

13.03.2025

Irish Restaurant Awards 2025 Leinster Regional Winners Announced

Over 1000 attendees gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of restaurants, cafés and food service providers across Leinster.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

13.03.2025

Musgrave MarketPlace Embarks on Sponsorship with Irish Hotels Federation

Ireland’s leading foodservice wholesaler commits to three-year sponsorship of Irish Hotels Federation

Hotel and Restaurant Times

12.03.2025

The Europe Hotel & Resort raises €8,200 for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland

Since 2020, The Europe Hotel & Resort has raised and donated to various charities bringing total donations to €40,000.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.03.2025

Galgorm Collection celebrates 10-year partnership with Net Affinity

Net Affinity has helped Galgorm Collection achieve significant increases in revenue and direct bookings and has been instrumental in supporting its expansion.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

11.03.2025

Jake McHugh Appointed General Manager of Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Grand Central Hotel Belfast, part of the esteemed Hastings Hotels group, has recently appointed Jake McHugh as its new General Manager.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

10.03.2025

Hodson Bay Group Recognised as Best Workplace in Ireland & Best Workplace for Women in 2025

Hodson Bay Group has been named as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces in 2025, ranking 12th overall in the Super Large Category and securing the top spot as the leading hospitality group in this category.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

10.03.2025

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies Acquires Irish Distributors Ltd

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies has successfully completed the acquisition of Wicklow-based Catering Supplies Wholesaler, Irish Distributors Ltd for an undisclosed amount.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

08.03.2025

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Announced as Charity Partner to Rochestown Park Hotel.

Cork’s Rochestown Park Hotel has announced Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as their charity partner to support the organisation’s mission to provide mobility and independence to those who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

07.03.2025

Dalata Hotel Group Announces Strategic Review and Commencement of Formal Sale Process

The Board of Dalata Hotel Group plc announces that it is undertaking a strategic review to explore options available to optimise capital opportunities for the Group and to enhance value for shareholders, including but not limited to a potential sale of the Group

Hotel and Restaurant Times

06.03.2025

Paul Kelly To Step Down As CEO Of Fáilte Ireland

Fáilte Ireland has announced that Paul Kelly is to step down as CEO of the National Tourism Development Authority

Hotel and Restaurant Times

06.03.2025

Michael Magner, at the Helm of a People-First Industry Pointed in the Right Direction

Michael Magner speaks to Hotel and Restaurant Times and reflects about his first year as President of the Irish Hotels Federation.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

05.03.2025

Margaret Darrer Elected National Vice President of Irish Hotels Federation

Waterford hotelier Margaret Darrer has been elected National Vice President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the national organisation of the hotel and guesthouse sector.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

04.03.2025

Tourism Ireland Hosts 2025 Nordic Trade Workshop in Copenhagen

Ireland was promoted to 40 top tour operators and travel agents at Tourism Ireland’s 2025 Nordic trade workshop

Hotel and Restaurant Times

04.03.2025

Ruby Walsh joins Fáilte Ireland at Thoroughbred Destination Event

Irish Racing Champion Ruby Walsh was the special guest speaker at the Failte Ireland Thoroughbred Destination Forum at the K Club.

Hotel and Restaurant Times

28.02.2025

Michael Flatley Honoured with the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) President’s Award 2025

Michael Flatley has made an enormous contribution to Ireland, to Irish society, to enriching and creating world awareness of our culture and Irish tourism. ‘His legacy as a transformative figure in dance and entertainment remains unparalleled’.

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Montenotte and Wilder: Raymond Kelleher's Rise in Irish luxury Hospitality

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More than 60 restaurants in Ireland shortlisted for a 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Award

The Mercantile Hotel Dublin to reopen in May

The Montenotte appoints Juan Tudela as General Manager

Table to Tech Conference brings Tech, Foodservice and Culinary together.

Grand Central Hotel Appoints Damien McDonald as Deputy General Manager

Planning Granted for €200 Million Waterford North Quays Development

Weev installs rapid EV chargers at 13 iNUA hotel locations

Is Ireland closed for business? Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and short-term letting platforms

Waterford Festival of Food - A strategic driver of economic development

Dog friendly Hoban Hotel welcomes you and your best friend

Tourism Ireland leads sales mission to the United States

McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel

Ger Alley on 6 Years with FBD and New Life at Killashee

Entries Now Open for the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2025

German journalists find inspiration in Ireland's Spooky Attractions

Jaclyn Kilmurray - A Creative Force Driven by Design

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) launches inaugural Certificate in Food Entrepreneurship

Eoin O’Sullivan appointed General Manager of Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens.

Tom Randles elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association

Cork Airport surges while Dublin Airport stagnates

The Reserve at Killashee, the newest addition to the Killashee Estate

Irish Restaurant Awards 2025 Leinster Regional Winners Announced

Musgrave MarketPlace Embarks on Sponsorship with Irish Hotels Federation

The Europe Hotel & Resort raises €8,200 for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland

Galgorm Collection celebrates 10-year partnership with Net Affinity

Jake McHugh Appointed General Manager of Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Hodson Bay Group Recognised as Best Workplace in Ireland & Best Workplace for Women in 2025

Conaty Food and Catering Supplies Acquires Irish Distributors Ltd

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Announced as Charity Partner to Rochestown Park Hotel.

Dalata Hotel Group Announces Strategic Review and Commencement of Formal Sale Process

Paul Kelly To Step Down As CEO Of Fáilte Ireland

Michael Magner, at the Helm of a People-First Industry Pointed in the Right Direction

Margaret Darrer Elected National Vice President of Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism Ireland Hosts 2025 Nordic Trade Workshop in Copenhagen

Ruby Walsh joins Fáilte Ireland at Thoroughbred Destination Event

Michael Flatley Honoured with the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) President’s Award 2025

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