hotels

Northern Ireland Parliament to Examine VAT Rate

The Northern Irish Parliament has launched an enquiry into whether its VAT rate - currently at 20 per cent - has a detrimental effect on the tourism trade....

How Airbnb Makes Property Investors Rich Despite the Neighbours

Ryan Scott says traditional landlords are missing out. The real money is in Airbnb Inc. Scott, 33, figures he brings in half a million dollars a year in r...

SIPTU Calls for Special VAT Rate to be Scrapped

SIPTU, the country's largest trade union, has called on the Government to abolish the special nine per cent VAT for the hospitality sector as the workers a...

Why Do Fancy Hotels Pipe in Such Powerful Fragrances?

I’m battling my way through the pungent masses of Times Square in August when I’m suddenly transported: a cliff jump into a turquoise cove, fie...

Government Warns Tourist Industry of 'Rip Off Ireland'

Minister for Tourism Paschal Donohoe has warned the hospitality sector in Ireland against a return to "rip-off Ireland". The minister, speakin...

Ashford Castle: Beyond Former Glory

As Ashford Castle reopens following a major make-over, and now part of the Red Carnation Group, Emily Hourican talks to general manager Niall Rochford abou...

Irish Hotels Driving Increases in Europe

Irish hotels are leading the way in a upsurging European hotel market, as Average Daily Rate (ADR) and RevPAR were up significantly in March 2015 across th...

Grande Dame: The Dorchester

What makes a good hotel great? And a great hotel exceptional? Emily Hourican spends a night at The Dorchester to find out. The Dorchester – on...