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Two large student accommodation buildings owned by Queen's University in the heart of Belfast are to become short-term lets over summer. Photo: Martyn Boyd

Hotels fear for future as QUB turns 600 student rooms into tourist lets

Long Meadow family, left Pat McKeever, Alana, Catherine and Peter

NI artisans aiming for all-Ireland glory in influential food awards

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

Beginning October 20, Kat Florence Hotels will introduce the country's most extraordinary complimentary wine experiences

Ad Feature Ontario hotel offers rare wine tastings

Premier Inn enlist Rylan to help solve the hard versus soft pillow debate

The hard versus soft pillow debate has been solved by Rylan

Ad Feature 'Oasis effect' set to boost hotel bookings in Summer 2027

Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast has been put up for sale with a guide price of more than £32 million, in what has been described as a rare opportunity to acquire one of Northern Ireland’s leading luxury hotels

NI 5-star hotel put up for sale with price tag of more than £32million

Almost a fifth of respondents have embarked on 12 or more work trips over the past year alone

A quarter of workers are travelling more post pandemic than before

Hotel Football sits directly opposite Old Trafford, making it a popular base for Manchester United fans on match days.

Hotel Football review: A Man Utd fan’s dream stay

The heated outdoor vitality pool is at the heart of the Moddershall Oaks spa experience, with countryside views and cocktails delivered straight to the water.

This luxury woodland spa is made for switching off

The partnership strengthens MHR's Where Business Connects proposition

Ad Feature Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with HXE for digital innovation

The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a relaxed luxury retreat within the historic Ashford Estate in County Mayo.

Review: Why The Lodge at Ashford Castle is unforgettable

In 2024, the group opened its 3rd hotel in New York, The Warren Street Hotel

Ad Feature Firmdale record £232m turnover

A little less than half of The Edge's rooms are due to become short-term lets. Photo: The Edge, Belfast

More huge student buildings to become Airbnb-style lets in summer

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa overlooking the Marne Valley vineyards

Review: France’s award-winning Champagne hotel escape
A hillside retreat above Épernay offers Michelin dining, a vast spa and panoramic vineyard views in one of France’s most decorated hotels
Julie Bayley

Megan McLaughlin from Shipquay Boutique Hotel (Londonderry), winners of the Reception Team of the Year category; Front Office Manager Philip Murphy from Stormont Hotel Belfast, who collected the award on behalf of Thomas Keeley-Henderson, winner of the Most Promising Receptionist category; and Tracey Forbes from The Lodge Hotel (Coleraine), winner of the Receptionist of the Year award

Pictures: NI reception stars shine at 20th hotel awards

Rubens at the Palace Hotel - a suberb five-star hotel in the heart of London

The Rubens at the Palace review: luxury London hotel stay

Tokyo remains one of the most exciting destinations in the world.

Ad Feature Where to stay in the world’s best cities for 2026

Liverpool earns KAYAK’s highest ‘lucky in love’ star rating, with the lowest divorce rate in the country.

Ad Feature Liverpool is this year’s #1 Valentine’s destination

When you return to book and the price has quietly crept up...

Why prices jump when you return to book online

ScentAir's Whisper Home smart diffuser is pricey, but incredibly effective

This smart diffuser made my whole house smell like a luxury hotel

Belfast ranked the UK’s fourth-best city for pubs, clubs, and nights out

Belfast ranked the UK’s fourth-best city for pubs, clubs, and nights out

The index ranks resorts based on a combination of factors, including the cost of lift passes, equipment hire, accommodation, transport and the average price of a beer, as well as accessibility from the UK.

Balkan resort with £1 beers is Europe’s most affordable ski resort

This is a seriously clever way of getting bargain rooms

This Travelodge hack could slash the cost of your next hotel stay

An expert has shared tips and tricks on how to secure a budget-friendly staycation and save money when choosing to holiday in the UK. (Photo: Getty Images)

The best way to save money on a UK holiday for summer 2026

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Why everyone is buying VPNs this Christmas
VPN ads are everywhere this festive season, but do you actually need one and why are they being pushed so hard right now
Marc Reeves

Travelodge rooms vary wildly in price depending on the day or location you choose - but a new online tool can help you find the sweet spots and bag a bargain

New price finder tool could slash the cost of Christmas hotel stays

Just £79 could see you soaking up a desert sunset on the back of a camel with this incredible deal

Fly off to Marrakech for just £79 with hotel and a sunset camel ride

Middle Eight's impressive facade just minutes from Covent Garden

Middle Eight hotel review: a five-star stay that won’t break the bank

Natura Bissé is currently present in over 450 hotels around the world.

Ad Feature Natura Bissé becomes first Official Spa Brand of 50 Best Hotels

Darren Nickels, Retail Technology operations director at Henderson Technology is pictured with the team from PowerEPOS, which will now be known as Power EPOS Technologies

NI retail giant powers into hospitality with acquisition of software firm

Autumn breaks have never been so affordable

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

Make the most of a stay in Cornwall with our travel writer's pick of three stunning hotels - pictured is The Greenbank

Cornwall’s most charming hotels? We stayed at three you’ll want to see

The S1 Ultra has a 3-inch viewing screen

Dashcam films the front, back and gets you moving, literally

Each trend is backed by first-party data and insights from 24,000 global travellers

Travel trends for 2026 - including reading retreats and farm stays

ThermoPest wants to highlight the proven success of controlled, high-temperature heat systems

Ad Feature Experts reveal 'go-to' method that completely rids bed bugs

Hotels to introduce a verbal tech walk-through at check-in

Hotels feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, research reveals

The popular Marine Hotel in Ballycastle has gone on the market with an asking price of £4.95m.

Popular 4-star hotel for sale in picturesque seaside resort

I travelled to Belfast for a weekend to explore the city and stayed at the hotel called room2 Belfast. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a chic hotel in Belfast - and the location was perfect

Ballymena's Stella Grant heads up group procurement role for McKeever Hotels. An important development for the hotels within the McKeever Group – including the Adair Arms and Dunadry

Co Antrim hospitality professional takes key role at NI family-run hotel chain

My luxurious, eco-friendly escape at Egypt's adult-only oasis

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

The airport currency exchange mistake which could cost you £100s

Check which features each VPN provider offers - and consider carefully what's most important to you

What is a VPN and do you actually need one in 2025?

90's rockers Liam and Noel Gallagher bring Oasis to Heaton Park's gig goers

One in four gig goers miss the encore and leave early

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO

Dear diary, I awoke in the glorious Maldives

Earn points playing the slot games, and you can exchange them for real-world rewards

Play slots on your phone and earn real rewards with this free app

Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

Oasis fans flock to 'Gallaghairs' pop-up barber to get iconic haircut

2025 travel booking trends | Net Affinity

New data reveals holidaymakers embrace last-minute planning and mobile bookings ...

The results were released by Virgin Money

UK spending trends revealed - with £1.8 BILLION on non-essentials

The existing 39 Corporation Street, a disused office building.

Tourism 'undermined' by £65m student block plan, says hotels chief

Dublin & Galway

P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway

Trocadero's restaurant will be overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

A look at a new entertainment-led dining experience

The rename was to inspire thousands of London marathon runners to keep up their pace at the hardest part of the course

A hotel renamed to the ‘Keep Go-Inn’ to inspire marathon runners

FIVE LUXE and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai are two of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in two stunning Dubai hotels - with beach clubs and sea views

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