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In Ireland, we have been blessed with a new Bank Holiday – St Brigid’s Day (this year, falling on Monday February 6th).  The origins of her Feast Day, on 1 February, are thought to originally be a pagan festival called Imbolc, which honoured Brigid as the goddess of poetry, healing and fire, and marked the […]

What will 2023 bring? We don’t know for certain, but there are plenty of reasons to be positive if you work in the hospitality industry.  For starters, the latest Expedia Group’s first-party data also showed an increase in business travel in Q3 of 2022. This return of business travel was particularly impactful for big cities. […]

According to a recent report by Failte Ireland, international travel demand was back at 2019 levels for Spring 2022 led by significant increases in UK and US markets. Overall inbound travel is estimated to reach 60-70% of 2019 levels in 2022, and even business travel demand is strengthening.   Improved air access to Ireland from Great […]

The birds are chirping, the weather is brightening and summer is on the way… hurray! If there is one thing we all need it’s a brighter, warmer season and with that, great things to look forward to.  According to a recent Hilton survey of U.S. travelers*, more than three in four (76%) respondents experience negative feelings […]

As a hotelier in today’s extremely competitive and varied industry, it is crucial to understand what motivates someone to book your hotel directly over a competitor or an OTA. Being on top of this knowledge is absolutely key to increasing your bottom line. Understanding your target market, what their needs are and how they behave […]

Creating original, compelling website content is challenging for every hotel, and it may feel as times like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, we’ve got the experience and the expertise to help give your website a facelift! Your website is one of the first touchpoints for potential guests and can have a lot do with how you […]