Hotel & Restaurant Times

Hotel & Restaurant Times Established in 1998, Hotel & Restaurant Times is the essential read for those involved in the hospitality sector.

Established in 1998, the magazine is now considered an essential read for those involved in the hospitality sector. The publication is circulated bi-monthly and has an exclusive agreement with both the Restaurant Association of Ireland and the Irish Hospitality Institute to feature member specific content, including newsletters. Hotel and Restaurant Times is circulated on a named basis to members

of the Irish Hotel Federation, Fáilte Ireland Approved Hotels, Irish Country Houses and Restaurants, Catering Management Association, Hotel Marketing Groups, selected Architects and Interior Designers and can also be sourced in leading newsagents.
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Our aim is to be your number one source of information for industry news and developments, keeping you up to date with emerging trends, interviews, the best business advice, and discussions from those who matter in the Industry!

⌛️ Hospitality leaders run through their pre-budget wish lists for H&R Times. Will Budget 2026 beckon the much lauded re...
29/07/2025

⌛️ Hospitality leaders run through their pre-budget wish lists for H&R Times.

Will Budget 2026 beckon the much lauded return to a 9% VAT rate?

🔍 Read the pre-budget wish list and insights from:

✅ Restaurants Association of Ireland
✅ Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC
✅ Irish Hotels Federation
✅ Inbound Tourism Operators Association - ITOA

🧾 From VAT cuts to energy relief, industry leaders say urgent action is needed.

💬 “All the evidence points to Ireland being an extremely expensive place in which to run a business. Our competitiveness is being seriously damaged and the budget needs to address that.“ Eoghan O'Mara Walsh

🔍 Read the pre-budget wish list
🔗 https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/29/vat-of-the-land-will-budget-2026-beckon-the-much-lauded-return-to-a-9-vat-rate/

Lough Erne Resort Set to Host 2025 Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament from 29th to 31st July 2025 🏌️‍♀️🌍🌍 250+...
28/07/2025

Lough Erne Resort Set to Host 2025 Champion of Champions Junior Golf Tournament from 29th to 31st July 2025 🏌️‍♀️🌍

🌍 250+ young golf champions (aged 6 - 19)
⛳ 40+ countries
📍 1 world-class resort

Recognised as the world’s biggest Junior Champions Invitational, the tournament will welcome the most talented young golfers from across the globe for a week of elite competition.🏌️

🔗 Find out More: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/28/lough-erne-resort-set-to-host-2025-champion-of-champions-junior-golf-tournament/

📣 John Lynch appointed Deputy General Manager of InterContinental Dublin A graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Manageme...
27/07/2025

📣 John Lynch appointed Deputy General Manager of InterContinental Dublin

A graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Management and a seasoned hospitality professional, John has held senior positions with Marriott, The Shelbourne, and Conrad before joining the InterContinental over three years ago.

💬 "John is very focused on the highest of 5 -star standards and is extremely guest focused. I know that he, along with our great team, will build on the success of the hotel over the coming years" Nicky Logue General Manager

InterContinental Dublin

🔗 Read More:https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/25/intercontinental-dublin-appoints-john-lynch-as-deputy-general-manager/

📣 Executive Chef Mark Treacy Unveils New Seasonal Menu at Sheen Falls LodgeSince joining Sheen Falls Lodge in 2021, Mark...
25/07/2025

📣 Executive Chef Mark Treacy Unveils New Seasonal Menu at Sheen Falls Lodge

Since joining Sheen Falls Lodge in 2021, Mark has overseen the culinary direction of the hotel with a focus the fine dining experience at The Falls Restaurant.

💬 “Our intention with this menu is to honour the land, the season and the people behind the produce,” says Mark Treacy.

👉Read More and 👉Find out More about their highly anticipated Four Hands dinner on Friday 5 September
🔗 https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/25/executive-chef-mark-treacy-unveils-new-seasonal-menu-at-sheen-falls-lodge/

🎃 Big news for cultural tourism in Ireland!Limerick and Kilkenny have joined five other counties to secure funding under...
21/07/2025

🎃 Big news for cultural tourism in Ireland!
Limerick and Kilkenny have joined five other counties to secure funding under Fáilte Ireland's Home of Halloween Pilot Scheme.

A total of €2.1 million will be invested in 7 locations across the country over the next three years (2025–2028), as part of the ‘Ireland, Home of Halloween Strategy’ which aims to establish Ireland as the authentic global home of Halloween. 🎃🎃🎃

👉 Discover how this €2.1M investment will transform Halloween across Ireland:
🔗 https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/21/limerick-and-kilkenny-secure-funding-under-failte-irelands-home-of-halloween-scheme/

Fáilte Ireland

Had a wonderful inaugural experience at the SITE summer soirée at Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny. Truly an incredible expe...
18/07/2025

Had a wonderful inaugural experience at the SITE summer soirée at Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny. Truly an incredible experience and event. The value in incentive travel is incredible. A whooping €116 Billion in value terms worldwide. Those attending, whilst in theory are competitors, all work for the same reason, to generate revenue for the country. They realise that the more business they generate, the more business everyone can hopefully benefit from. So really fascinating group of individuals and businesses. Take a bow Marie Lawlor CIS CITP Lyrath Estate
for a wonderful day. SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Caitriona O'Mahoney CIS

⚠️ Another price hike - Irish hoteliers voice serious concerns as they face a 9.8% water charge increase 💧 💬Over a two-y...
16/07/2025

⚠️ Another price hike - Irish hoteliers voice serious concerns as they face a 9.8% water charge increase 💧

💬Over a two-year period, the average 70-bedroom hotel in Ireland will have seen an increase of over 40% in water tariffs. This is unsustainable given the exceptionally challenging environment in which hotels and other hospitality businesses are currently operating.” - says IHF President Michael Magner.

Do you agree this is unfair?

Irish Hotels Federation

🔗 Read More: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/16/hoteliers-voice-serious-concerns-over-decision-to-hike-water-charges/

📣 The Taste of Sligo Food Festival returns for THREE flavour-packed days from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025!...
12/07/2025

📣 The Taste of Sligo Food Festival returns for THREE flavour-packed days from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025! 🍴🎉

Brainchild of local food hero Anthony Gray it brings top chefs and food producers to Queen Maeve Square in the heart of Sligo town this September.

👨‍🍳 Live demos with top Irish chefs
🌟Al fresco dining
🎶 Music & entertainment for all ages
🍦 Artisan food trucks & ice cream galore

📍Queen Maeve Square |
📅 September 19–21, 2025

🔗 FIND OUT MORE: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/10/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-set-for-september-success/

⛳ Countdown is on! Tourism Ireland leverages The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush to drive golf tourismTourism Ireland has ...
11/07/2025

⛳ Countdown is on! Tourism Ireland leverages The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush to drive golf tourism

Tourism Ireland has been teeing up the excitement globally, making sure everyone knows that The Open is back where it belongs – at Royal Portrush.

From TV shows and ads to global events and digital collabs, Tourism Ireland has been teeing up an incredible campaign to inspire golfers around the world to choose the island of Ireland for their next golf holiday.

💬 The Open is such a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Causeway Coast and the island of Ireland and Tourism Ireland has been pulling out all the stops to inspire golf fans from around the world to come and experience it for themselves. - Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets & Partnerships,

🔗 READ MORE: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/11/countdown-is-on-tourism-ireland-leverages-the-open-at-royal-portrush-to-drive-golf-tourism/



📣 Jp McMahon's new Ramen and Bao Bar 'Kombu' opens today in GalwayThe new restaurant on Druids Lane, Kombu, will offer a...
11/07/2025

📣 Jp McMahon's new Ramen and Bao Bar 'Kombu' opens today in Galway

The new restaurant on Druids Lane, Kombu, will offer a casual-style experience featuring steaming bowls of ramen, teriyaki, tempura, innovative rice dishes, and a creative selection of bao buns, as well as some playfully creative desserts.

🎙️“I have long since held the desire to open a Japanese-inspired restaurant, and so I’m delighted that Kombu will bring that dream to life" - Jp McMahon

📍 Kombu is now open on Druids Lane.
🕔 Hours:
– Tues to Thurs: 5pm–9:30pm
– Friday: 4pm–10pm
– Saturday: 3pm–10pm

🔗READ MORE: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/11/jp-mcmahon-opens-new-ramen-and-bao-bar-kombu-in-galway/

The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham welcomes new head chef Philip Hughes 💬 “I’ve always believed great food should evoke bot...
07/07/2025

The Old Orchard Inn Rathfarnham welcomes new head chef Philip Hughes

💬 “I’ve always believed great food should evoke both comfort and curiosity,” says Hughes. “Here at The Old Orchard, I’ve designed dishes that surprise the palate yet feel like a homecoming with ingredients we all know and love.”

💬 “Bringing Philip on board is a milestone.His blend of refined technique and relaxed style fits perfectly with our ethos. He’s already reinvigorated the kitchen and we can’t wait for everyone to try what he’s cooking up.”
Proprietor Ali Chawke of

🔗 READ MORE: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/07/the-old-orchard-inn-rathfarnham-welcomes-new-head-chef-philip-hughes/

The Old Orchard Inn

☀️✨ Summer 2025 = Spectacular Summer Season of Festivals in Waterford ☀️✨ From immersive arts and music festivals to fam...
02/07/2025

☀️✨ Summer 2025 = Spectacular Summer Season of Festivals in Waterford ☀️✨

From immersive arts and music festivals to family-friendly coastal celebrations, Waterford City & County are set to host one of the most diverse and vibrant summer seasons in Ireland 🇮🇪.

☀️ Comeraghs Wild Festival
☀️ The Churchyard Sessions
☀️ Legends & Lore Summer Festival
☀️ Ardmore Pattern Festival
☀️ Spraoi International Street Arts Festival
☀️ All Together Now
☀️ Waterford Walls
☀️ Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
☀️ Waterford Harvest Festival
☀️ The Vitamin Sea Festival

🔗READ MORE: https://www.hotelandrestauranttimes.ie/2025/07/02/spectacular-summer-season-of-festivals-in-waterford/

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