The Sandymount Hotel, a beloved landmark in leafy Dublin 4, is celebrating 70 years of continuous family ownership and hospitality this May – longer than any other hotel property in Dublin . Originally opened in 1955 as a modest bed and breakfast, the hotel has since grown into one of the capital’s most respected four […]
Eleven tourism companies from the island of Ireland, together with three Canadian tour operators, joined Tourism Ireland in Canada for its 2025 ‘Senses of Ireland’ roadshow – visiting the cities of Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton and Ottawa. During the week, the tourism companies from Ireland connected with over 200 Canadian travel professionals in the four cities, […]
Eoghan Murphy, General Manager of Cork International Hotel has been elected Chair of the Cork Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across Cork City and County. Eoghan has a hotel career spanning over two decades, having previously held the positions of General Manager with TIFCO Hotel group, Director of Operations at […]
Commenting on the March CSO statistics for inbound tourism, Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation states that the published figures for overseas visitors continue to be out of kilter with industry data on the ground, including figures from hotels which are reporting a strong performance for room bookings year to date. “The latest industry […]
The Irish wedding industry recently celebrated the winners of the prestigious weddingsonline awards 2025 at a grand gala dinner. These awards recognise the finest wedding venues and services across Ireland, highlighting the exceptional quality and dedication within the industry. Winners on the night included: Lough Rynn Castle not only won the Hotel Venue of the […]
Ciara Faherty, from Castlecourt Hotel’s Sales & Marketing team, Westport Co. Mayo, has been named the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year. Now in its eight year, the award celebrates and recognises hotel team members who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Michael Magner, President of the IHF presented Ms […]
Located in Skibbereen on the Wild Atlantic Way and overlooking the Ilen River, The West Cork Hotel is the premier hotel in the region with a history spanning almost 125 years. Riverside views, lots of space but above all, peace, quiet and tranquillity, are the order of the day in each of the 50 guest rooms which include classic and superior […]
The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel is a luxurious and contemporary 4-star hotel on Dublin’s doorstep. Designed with the requirements of both business and leisure guests in mind, it’s the perfect location for exploring Dublin or for hosting a conference or family event. Above all else, The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel’s biggest selling point is its location close […]
The Irish Hotels Federation has announced the appointment of Paul Gallagher as its new Chief Executive. With over four decades in the tourism and hospitality industry, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and senior leadership expertise to the role, positioning the IHF for continued success as the national representative body for over 900 hotels and […]
A new series of the popular TV show Golf’s Greatest Holes will premiered on Sky Sports in January and will be viewed by millions of golf fans across GB. This special six-part series, co-produced by Tourism Ireland, will be devoted entirely to the challenging 18 holes of the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, ahead of its staging […]
