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Hotels and Restaurants Reap the Benefits of UK Consumer Boom

UK hotels and restaurants are feeling the benefits of record employment and consumers’ willingness to spend rather than save. New figures from the...

VFI Hires New Communications and Public Affairs Manager

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has appointed Brian Foley as its new Communications and Public Affairs Manager. Foley has 20 years&rs...

Dublin Publican Sees Insurance Premium Rise by 81%

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) believes that exorbitant insurance hikes are threatening the viability of a number of pubs in Dublin, stating...

Sober Lane in Dublin 4 Sold For Over €1m

It's been confirmed that Sober Lane, located in Irishtown, Dublin 4, has changed hands in a private treaty deal. According to selling agents CBRE,...

Speakers Confirmed For National Hospitality Conference 2016

The National Hospitality Conference 2016 will take place on Monday November 7th 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin, preceding the 11th staging...

JP McMahon To Close Restaurants For Next Year's Galway Races

JP McMahon, chef-patron of Michelin-star Aniar, Cava Bodega and EAT Galway, has said he plans to close his restaurants for next year's Galway Races, follow...

Irish Adults Drinking Less Frequently At Home, Says Research

There has been a 6% year-on-year drop in the frequency of off-trade alcohol consumption amongst Irish adults. This drop results from just over 1 in 5 (2...

Detroit's Revival Is Being Led by Foodies Looking for a Deal

Detroit is on its way back from the brink and its revival is being led, in part, by the food and wine industry. Don't let the reputation scare you: It's on...