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Following its recent refurbishment, and five-star accreditation The Great Southern Killarney, part of Scally Hotel Collection, has unveiled a range of new offers for guests, via a new programme of ‘Untamed Adventures’. From outdoor pursuits, such as falconry and foraging, to poetry reading, yoga classes and luxury boat tours on world famous waters, this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, offers guests countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authen

Dublin Airport has recorded its busiest month in its history, with more than 3.8 million passengers travelling through its two terminals in July. That figure was up 2.3% on the same month last year as the busy summer travel season continued. A total of 3,839,635 passengers travelled during the month, marking the 16th consecutive month of passenger growth. July was also the busiest month in Dublin Airport’s history. Through the first seven months of 2026, just under 22 million

Radisson Blu Hotel Cork has appointed Robin Van Ieperen as General Manager, signalling a significant new phase for the hotel as it continues its strategic repositioning and investment programme. Mr Van Ieperen joins the property with over a decade of international hospitality experience across leading global brands, bringing a strong track record in operational transformation, food and beverage innovation, and large-scale conference and events delivery. Originally from the Ne

Ashford Castle has appointed one of its longest-serving team members as Head Sommelier, marking a significant milestone in Nicholas Heneghan's 28-year career at the five-star luxury hotel. Mayo native Nicholas joined Ashford Castle in 1998 and spent his first six years in food and beverage service as Chef de Rang, while also working across room and lounge service. He transitioned to the castle's renowned sommelier team 22 years ago, steadily progressing through the ranks. For

Ireland’s luxury hotels are great at selling rooms, but for many four- and five-star independents, particularly those with strong dining, spa, golf, wellness or destination experiences, commercial focus often stops at the bedroom door. And that’s a problem. In the Irish hotel market, margins are under pressure, and room-led growth has natural limits. Fáilte Ireland’s March 2026 Quarterly Economic Update shows hotel room occupancy was effectively flat in 2025, rising only marg

The appointment marks a major milestone in the delivery of one of the most significant civic and cultural projects undertaken in Dublin in recent decades. The project will anchor the transformation of Parnell Square into a vibrant cultural quarter centred around a new City Library, creating a unique destination that brings together literature, art, heritage and community while supporting the regeneration of Dublin's north inner city. Phase 1 will deliver a state-of-the-art Ci

Radisson Blu Athlone has announced a new partnership with Athlone Town AFC, as the riverfront hotel becomes the club's official hotel partner. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting local sport, strengthening community ties and championing the continued growth of women's football in the region. As the official hotel partner of one of Ireland's most ambitious football clubs, Radisson Blu Athlone is delighted to act as a home away from home for the club's

Marriott-owned hotel chain citizenM has partnered with Dublin Fringe Festival to launch an exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moment, giving members the chance to bid on a one of a kind cultural weekend in Dublin, combining a stay at citizenM Dublin St. Patrick's with VIP access to Ireland's largest multidisciplinary arts festival. Launching on 14 August, Marriott Bonvoy members will be able to bid on a curated two night experience taking place from 18–20 September, including a stay a

Four tourism companies from the island of Ireland have joined Tourism Ireland in Palm Springs in California this week, for the annual Global Travel Marketplace West (GTM West). GTM West is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent opportunity for the participating tourism businesses from Ireland to meet, do business with and present to top-producing travel advisors from the United States

Leitrim County Council has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at strengthening the county’s relationship with its global diaspora and creating new opportunities for tourism, enterprise and cultural exchange. Rooted in Leitrim, Growing Global Connections: Leitrim’s Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 was launched this week at Margaret of New Orleans Birthplace, an authentic 19th century Irish cottage built in honour of Irish emigrant and philanthropist Margaret Haughery. The str

In celebration of Anantara Hotels & Resorts' 25th anniversary, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has unveiled an exclusive new experience in partnership with the iconic Irish brand, Waterford. The new Waterford — A Master Cutter Experience is a bespoke half-day journey that introduces the rich heritage and world-renowned artisanship of the storied glassmaker in unique Anantara The Marker style. Designed for discerning travellers seeking authentic connections with destination a

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has appointed Stuart Hookins as Estates Director for the UK & Ireland. Mr Hookins joins Whitbread following the decision of Simon Hobbs to retire after nearly 20 years with the business. He takes over responsibility for one of the UK’s largest hospitality property portfolios, comprising more than 845 Premier Inn hotels and over 86,000 trading bedrooms across the UK and Ireland. The appointment comes at an important time for Whitbread as it works to

Belfast City Airport has achieved a ‘Very Good’ accessibility rating, the highest accolade available, for the ninth consecutive year. The Airport Accessibility Performance Report, which is published annually by the Civil Aviation Authority, assesses the performance of UK airports in providing assistance services to disabled and less mobile passengers. This includes waiting times for arriving and departing passengers, the quality of the service provided, and the effectiveness

Cork Airport has marked a double celebration, this week, with the 20th birthday of its terminal building AND the 2 millionth passenger of 2026. “Twenty years young and two million strong” was the cause for celebration as staff from across the airport campus gathered to mark the double milestone. Shortly after 07.30 on August 1, 2006, the first passengers to use Cork Airport’s new terminal building arrived on a Ryanair flight from London Stansted. Twenty years later, over 47 m

Hilton is expanding its presence in Ireland with a range of signings, openings and brand debuts, marking a significant step in its growth and building on its existing portfolio of eight hotels across six brands. The upcoming openings will create more than 150 jobs and will bring the number of team members working at Hilton hotels in Ireland to nearly 1,000. The growth is boosted by an agreement to bring DoubleTree by Hilton to Ireland with the conversion of a 156-room hotel i

August sees the return of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic to the Aviva Stadium for the first U.S. college football game of the 2026 season, known as ‘Week Zero’. The highly anticipated match between Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Horned Frogs and University of North Carolina’s (UNC) Tar Heels will take place on Saturday, 29th August at 5pm Irish Time.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world’s largest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture, is taking place in Belfast for the first time ever this month.

New inbound tourism figures point to a “softening” of the market, tourism chiefs have warned. Latest monthly figures, from the CSO, show 670,300 tourists visited Ireland in June – 2% up year-on-year. They also spent more – with tourism revenue jumping 8%, year-on-year, to €697m; but stayed for less time. The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), however, said the June figures suggest "a softening market". "Visitor numbers were up 2% for the key month of June although t

Aer Lingus has posted an operating loss of €34m for the first half of 2026, compared to an operating profit of €80m for the same period last year. The operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 was €69m, compared to an operating profit of €135m in the second quarter of 2025. This followed an operating loss of €103m in the first three months of this year. Aer Lingus’ costs increased by 8% in the first half and passenger revenue decreased by 3%. While passenger numbers inc

Tourism Ireland has revealed the findings of its latest sentiment survey of potential overseas visitors. The research was commissioned to understand the current views of consumers in Ireland's top tourism markets regarding international travel and what would motivate them to choose the island of Ireland for a holiday. The findings were shared at a virtual event attended by hundreds of tourism and travel operators from the island of Ireland and overseas. Tourism Ireland partne