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# Planning

Planning to be lodged for 245-bedroom nine storey hotel at Arnotts in Dublin

Sep 19th 2022, 9:01 PM 49,172 Views 34 Comments

The plans are set to be submitted in the coming days.

Hostel beds cost hundreds as accommodation prices spike during Garth Brooks gigs

# Unanswered Prayers

Hostel beds cost hundreds as accommodation prices spike during Garth Brooks gigs

Aug 22nd 2022, 6:29 PM 32,350 Views 38 Comments

Not going down ’til the Sun comes up might be the only affordable option when Garth comes to town.

Beer garden off O'Connell Street used by three pubs faces closure due to hotel development

# Last Orders

Beer garden off O'Connell Street used by three pubs faces closure due to hotel development

Jun 20th 2022, 11:35 AM 85,068 Views 51 Comments

The beer garden, shared by Fibber Magee’s, The Living Room and Murray’s, has been described as a ‘unique cultural centre’.

Hotels group says 'commentary' misses how supply problems are causing cost increases

# Prices

Hotels group says 'commentary' misses how supply problems are causing cost increases

Jun 15th 2022, 3:49 PM 18,623 Views 33 Comments

The Irish Hotels Federation body was before the Oireacthas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media today.

Eight sites identified for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees

# Ukraine

Eight sites identified for modular homes to house Ukrainian refugees

Updated Jun 13th 2022, 6:00 PM 34,776 Views 38 Comments

Student accommodation will no longer be available for refugees at the end of the summer.

Ashford Castle owners secure planning permission for 60-bedroom hotel in Dublin city centre

# Hatch Hall

Ashford Castle owners secure planning permission for 60-bedroom hotel in Dublin city centre

Jun 3rd 2022, 6:51 PM 35,048 Views 16 Comments

The appeals board has now granted planning permission after the plan was put on hold last year.

# Cobblestone

Developers scale back plans for hotel over Cobblestone pub in Dublin

Jan 4th 2022, 6:05 PM 21,442 Views 10 Comments

The developers say the plans will ensure that the pub’s important cultural offering will be maintained.

# hotels - Last year 2021

Proposed hotel at site of Dublin's Cobblestone pub refused planning permission

# The Cobblestone

Proposed hotel at site of Dublin's Cobblestone pub refused planning permission

Nov 29th 2021, 11:43 AM 28,098 Views 22 Comments

The pub itself is a protected structure, and according to the planning application, it would be retained as part of any development.

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

# Last Orders

Department clarifies that hotel bars must close at midnight - even for wedding guests

Nov 18th 2021, 3:20 PM 52,436 Views 34 Comments

All activities associated with bars must cease at midnight, a spokesperson said.

Protest in Dublin over planned developments at Cobblestone pub and Merchant's Arch

# Heritage

Protest in Dublin over planned developments at Cobblestone pub and Merchant's Arch

Oct 9th 2021, 2:26 PM 56,447 Views 47 Comments

There has been sustained criticism of the two separate proposed developments over the past week.

Green light for Conrad to transform into 'world class, five star hotel'

# Planning

Green light for Conrad to transform into 'world class, five star hotel'

Oct 5th 2021, 10:11 PM 34,519 Views 11 Comments

Archer Hotel Capital has secured permission for an eight storey extension.

An Bord Pleanála issues rebuke to city council's 'too many hotels' claim

# Dublin City Council

An Bord Pleanála issues rebuke to city council's 'too many hotels' claim

Sep 13th 2021, 10:36 PM 19,437 Views 9 Comments

This follows the appeals board giving the green light to Ringline Investments for a nine storey hotel.

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can reopen from today

# Summer 2021

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can reopen from today

Jun 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM 22,693 Views 3 Comments

Indoor dining and leisure facilities at hotels are also permitted to reopen for guests.

Government likely to scrap €9 rule as minister says outdoors makes it safe 'not whether you eat chicken nuggets'

# Nine Euro Meal

Government likely to scrap €9 rule as minister says outdoors makes it safe 'not whether you eat chicken nuggets'

Apr 28th 2021, 3:56 PM 30,563 Views 32 Comments

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said it was a ‘false kind of division’.

Stephen Donnelly says capping arrivals from states on hotel quarantine list 'possible' in future

# Covid-19

Stephen Donnelly says capping arrivals from states on hotel quarantine list 'possible' in future

Apr 12th 2021, 9:35 AM 24,966 Views 71 Comments

Several more countries were added to the list last week.

# Mandatory Quarantine Hotel

Mandatory quarantine hotels concerns: 'There’s nothing to stop someone from opening their door and walking out'

Apr 9th 2021, 6:00 AM 25,867 Views 32 Comments

Earlier this week, three women absconded from the Crowne Plaza near Dublin Airport.

Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining

# Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining

Updated Mar 31st 2021, 11:20 AM 36,704 Views 64 Comments

On-street dining similar to that found in other European cities to be facilitated in urban areas, towns and villages.

State to indemnify hotels used for mandatory quarantine against legal action

# Indemnity

State to indemnify hotels used for mandatory quarantine against legal action

Mar 9th 2021, 10:04 PM 21,215 Views 22 Comments

They will still be liable for normal personal injuries claims.

Poll: Should over-65s get hotel or food voucher after they receive Covid-19 vaccine?

# Your Say

Poll: Should over-65s get hotel or food voucher after they receive Covid-19 vaccine?

Feb 26th 2021, 9:23 AM 53,238 Views 102 Comments

A Fianna Fáil TD is calling for this.

Summer bookings at 'historic low', hotels say

# Level 5

Summer bookings at 'historic low', hotels say

Feb 23rd 2021, 8:34 AM 35,355 Views 67 Comments

The hotels industry is calling for more supports from the government while they remain shut.

Hoteliers suggest guest limit for weddings based on size of venue

# Big Day

Hoteliers suggest guest limit for weddings based on size of venue

Feb 13th 2021, 6:45 AM 51,031 Views 23 Comments

The Irish Hotels Federation said this could allow social distancing to take place.

Council refuses planning permission for hotel on Capel Street, says there are 'too many' hotels in Dublin

# Housing

Council refuses planning permission for hotel on Capel Street, says there are 'too many' hotels in Dublin

Feb 2nd 2021, 11:40 AM 36,895 Views 32 Comments

It is believed to be the first time council planners have cited concerns about the growing number of hotels as a reason to refuse planning permission.

# hotels - All time

Phased lifting of Level 5: Inter-county travel could open up a few days before Christmas

# Cabinet Meeting

Phased lifting of Level 5: Inter-county travel could open up a few days before Christmas

Updated Nov 24th 2020, 5:33 PM 106,865 Views 96 Comments

Shops, gyms, and hairdressers are due to open up next week.

'Dramatic collapse' in bookings puts 100,000 jobs at risk, Irish Hotels Federation says

# Covid-19

'Dramatic collapse' in bookings puts 100,000 jobs at risk, Irish Hotels Federation says

Oct 2nd 2020, 7:36 AM 19,054 Views 44 Comments

Room occupancy levels are down over 70% for the remainder of the year.

Taoiseach says hospitality sector was among worst affected by Covid as he launches tax credit scheme

# Stay And Spend

Taoiseach says hospitality sector was among worst affected by Covid as he launches tax credit scheme

Sep 3rd 2020, 2:15 PM 32,617 Views 50 Comments

A new scheme will provide a maximum of €125 in income tax credits to taxpayers who spend up to €625 in the hospitality sector.

'Nothing short of disastrous': Hoteliers say their futures are bleak as revenues plummet due to Covid

# Empty Rooms

'Nothing short of disastrous': Hoteliers say their futures are bleak as revenues plummet due to Covid

Jul 31st 2020, 6:10 AM 30,143 Views 65 Comments

The average room occupancy stood at 42% for July.

Hotels expect occupancy levels to fall by 40% this year - with room rates also taking a hit

# Coronavirus

Hotels expect occupancy levels to fall by 40% this year - with room rates also taking a hit

Jun 25th 2020, 6:20 AM 18,461 Views 50 Comments

Dublin hotels expect to be worse hit and nationally, many hoteliers say the hit to the sector will last for 18 months.

'We've had a slew of bookings since Friday': Hoteliers' plans to reopen in the Covid-19 era

# Tourism

'We've had a slew of bookings since Friday': Hoteliers' plans to reopen in the Covid-19 era

Jun 10th 2020, 12:05 AM 38,015 Views 28 Comments

Hoteliers have asked for clarity on small weddings, and live music events this summer.

Physically distanced dancing and no menus - how a re-opened hospitality sector might look

# New Service

Physically distanced dancing and no menus - how a re-opened hospitality sector might look

Jun 9th 2020, 10:54 AM 55,231 Views 60 Comments

New guidance was published by Fáilte Ireland.

Plans for new hotel on the Liffey's quays in Dublin opposed with claims it will destroy views along the river

# Hotels

Plans for new hotel on the Liffey's quays in Dublin opposed with claims it will destroy views along the river

Jun 7th 2020, 12:31 PM 57,902 Views 72 Comments

The developers paid €3.3 million to acquire the property last year.

Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from 20 July, economy minister says

# Reopening

Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from 20 July, economy minister says

Jun 1st 2020, 1:07 PM 16,696 Views 23 Comments

The 20 July date covers guesthouses, guest accommodation, B&Bs, hotels and hostels.

# Liberties

New Premier Inn hotel to be built in Newmarket Square area of Dublin's Liberties

Feb 12th 2020, 3:08 PM 20,224 Views 36 Comments

This particular hotel will have 151 bedrooms.

Dublin 'desperately needs' more hotels, says tourism body chief

# Fáilte Ireland

Dublin 'desperately needs' more hotels, says tourism body chief

Nov 11th 2019, 12:45 PM 20,936 Views 59 Comments

The CEO of Fáilte Ireland also warned that Brexit was proving a challenge to Irish tourism.

New 116-room eight-storey hotel on Dublin quays given planning permission

# Dublin Hotels

New 116-room eight-storey hotel on Dublin quays given planning permission

Sep 21st 2019, 7:15 AM 42,557 Views 63 Comments

The hotel site is adjacent to one of Dublin’s best known pubs, Mulligans.

Dublin hoteliers' sales took a hit during one of the summer's busiest months

# Tourism And Transport

Dublin hoteliers' sales took a hit during one of the summer's busiest months

Aug 22nd 2019, 9:35 AM 953 Views 2 Comments

Pundits say there is a silver lining on the horizon, though not everyone’s convinced yet.

# Your Say

Poll: Should Dublin go high-rise?

Jul 4th 2019, 9:30 AM 31,294 Views 93 Comments

Is it possible, and if so, is the right thing to do?

'Difficulty accessing services': Complaints from asylum seekers living in hotels raised with Ombudsman

# Direct Provision

'Difficulty accessing services': Complaints from asylum seekers living in hotels raised with Ombudsman

Jul 4th 2019, 6:05 AM 9,563 Views 18 Comments

There are now 777 people living in emergency set-ups in 25 counties around Ireland.

Rock says hotels should be banned from providing mini toiletries in plastic bottles

# Cut Down The Waste

Rock says hotels should be banned from providing mini toiletries in plastic bottles

Jun 10th 2019, 6:15 AM 20,246 Views 47 Comments

The Fine Gael TD said such a move would show Ireland is a European leader in driving this kind of change.

# Vicar Street

185-bedroom Vicar Street hotel given green light by DCC despite local objections

Jan 15th 2019, 4:55 PM 20,732 Views 23 Comments

In total, 12 objections have been lodged against the plan.

Poll: Will the hospitality VAT hike make you go to restaurants less?

# Your Say

Poll: Will the hospitality VAT hike make you go to restaurants less?

Jan 3rd 2019, 8:37 AM 24,364 Views 61 Comments

The 9% VAT rate for hotels, restaurants and hairdressing was increased to 13.5% in last year’s budget.

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