The Cork International Hotel, which is located in the Airport Business Park, has launched a new food truck which will be operated by the hotel’s team of chefs. “The New Yorker On The Go” will cater for the large number of businesses in the surrounding area.  Customers will  be able to avail of a selection of sweet treats and sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients. The menu will include three different types of hot pressed sandwiches including the Cubano (West Cork pulled pork, gammon, house mustard, shaved pickles and Hegarty cheddar), the Monster Munster (Cheese trio of Smoked ..read more

The Killarney Park, an independent family owned five-star hotel and proud member of Leading Hotels of the World ® will commence a significant renewal and refurbishment programme in late winter 2024 into early spring 2025. Following on from an initial development investment that included an impressive renovation of the hotel lobby and public areas and a thrilling new-look for its popular fine-dining restaurant, The Peregrine, The Killarney Park has further committed to a multi-million euro investment with a series of enhancements that will commence in early No ..read more

Simon Coveney T.D. presented awards at a graduation ceremony at MTU’s Department of Tourism & Hospitality on Friday, 12th April, where the first group of students with Down Syndrome in Ireland, along with MTU’s BA (Hons) Home Economics and Business students, will be recognised together for their participation in a very unique pilot programme. This remarkable pilot programme, which commenced in January of this year, came about when Team Up, a Cork-based organisation that works to facilitate inclusion in society for persons with Down Syndrome, approached Dr Noel Murray, Head of Departme ..read more

Twenty-four team members were honoured at a ceremony at Midlands Park Hotel, Jessop Street, Portlaoise, last Monday (15th April), commemorating service milestones of five to 20 years. Among those recognised were four staff, Elena Kuzurova (Accommodation), John Rainsford (Kitchen), Paul McPherson (Stores) and Kirsten O’Neill (Food & Beverage), all of whom have enjoyed an impressive 20 year career to date at the popular four-star hotel. Twenty other employees celebrated tenures from five to 15 years, including the hotel’s General Manager, George Leahy who joined Midlands Park Hotel five year ..read more

Visit Waterford has announced a brand new 4-day ‘Slow Travel Experience’ for visitors planning to enjoy the wonders of Waterford with an emphasis on the visitor’s experience, and an immersion into the insights of Ireland’s oldest City and the county’s localised offering during their stay. Characterised by reducing mobility and using sustainable travel means it is advised that visitors arrive at Waterford by train, bus or bicycle into Waterford City and traverse the county from East to West via the Waterford Greenway and using the local link bus service which connects to Dunmore East, Dungarvan ..read more

S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition is the global initiative to discover and mentor the most promising and talented young chefs. The Competition has invited the world’s most talented chefs under 30 years old to apply. The Competition is much more than a culinary contest however, partaking in the initiative means joining the ambitious S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy project to make the world a better place through food. The participants will have a unique opportunity to join an international community and be empowered through education, mentoring, networking, an ..read more

Hastings Hotels has completed a €17.5 million renovation at the iconic Europa Hotel in Belfast, marking a significant milestone in its history. The extensive five-year renewal project encompasses upgrades to all 272 guest bedrooms, the Lobby Bar, Piano Restaurant, meeting rooms, and the Penthouse. To commemorate, Hastings Hotels commissioned celebrated artist Colin Davidson to create new artwork that pays homage to the hotel’s historical significance. Titled “The ‘71”, the painting captures the essence of a nostalgic journey home with an abstract rendering of the red double decker 71 bus ..read more

General Manager of Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy, has been elected Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across the County.  A fourth-generation hotelier and member of the IHF’s National Council, Aisling brings extensive experience to the role of Branch Chair. Having been actively involved in the running of Arnolds Hotel since 2013, Aisling took over the role of General Manager in 2016. She previously worked as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and has acted as a consultant on a number of privately owned businesses and f ..read more

Patrick Kickham-Lennon, Deputy General Manager of Gorey’s Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort has been elected Chair of the South East Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and South Tipperary. A native of Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford, Patrick has a hotel career spanning over two decades. Prior to joining Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort in 2017, he was Director of Food and Beverage at Druids Glen Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Co. Wicklow. Previously he held the positions of Resort Operations Manage ..read more

Musgrave MarketPlace, Ireland’s leading wholesale supplier to foodservice, retail and SME businesses, is proud to announce that since 2016 it has donated over 1.5 million meals to 200 local charities and community groups in Ireland through its partnership with FoodCloud. This donation equates to over 630 tonnes of food and a saving of €1.89 million to Irish charities. FoodCloud is a social enterprise that connects businesses with surplus food to charities in their local communities, allowing them to donate food easily and directly to those that need it. Through its food donations, which may ha ..read more