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Planes at Belfast International Airport. Pic: Stephen Davison/Pacemakerplaceholder image

Flights between Belfast and London cancelled or delayed as air chaos drags on

Tyrella Beach in Co Down has been judged the best in Northern Ireland in a UK-wide guide. Photo: Discover Northern Irelandplaceholder image

Northern Ireland's best beaches revealed: Top spots in the sun this summer

The Bradbury Place student building near Belfast's Shaftesbury Square can also become short-term lets outside of term time. Photo: Googleplaceholder image

Alarm as huge student blocks 'entering hotels business through the back door'

St Patrick leads last year's parade in Omagh. The same event next week, say the organisers, is to be the biggest celebration of the year. Photo: Jason McCartan Photographyplaceholder image

St Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off with military parade and pipe bands

Sinead Keenan as Robyn, Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara, Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse in How To Get To Heaven From Belfast:. Picture: Netflix/Christopher Barr (Christopher Barr/Netflix)placeholder image

Historic Co Antrim hotel celebrates close link with new Netflix series

The pilot cutter Pellew is one of two tall ships touring the UK - including a stop in Northern Ireland. Photo: Woodenships.co.ukplaceholder image

Tall ships to fly flag for veterans at NI festival as part of Invictus tour

Toilets at Ballyholme Beach in Bangor are among those slated for extended summer opening hours. Photo: Rossographerplaceholder image

Too expensive to spend a penny? Cost concerns delay extended public toilet hours

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)placeholder image

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

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night timeplaceholder image

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

Pingle Cottage with its beautiful Peak District backdropplaceholder image

We took the dog to a luxury retreat in the Derbyshire Peak District

Haslem Hotel in Lisburn has been awarded four-stars by Tourism NI’s Quality Grading Schemeplaceholder image

Lisburn hotel awarded coveted four-star status for outstanding inspection

The Barceló Playa Blanca, Lanzaroteplaceholder image

A relaxing break at the Barceló Playa Blanca on Lanzarote's south coast

The Poppy is a luxurious yet charminly rustic treehouse set in the thousand-acre countryside of Fullerton Farm.placeholder image

You'll love these luxurious yet charmingly rustic treehouse hideaways

St Ives in Cornwall is a resort that inspires relaxation, exploration and wonder, all rolled into one. (Tim - stock.adobe.com)placeholder image

The seaside town of St Ives will lift your soul the moment you arrive

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London boutique hotel is the perfect place to stay with the family

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We visited beautiful Yorkshire holiday park for a week of family fun

Is there anything more glorious than a week of sunshine and a traditional British seaside holiday?

Julia Rodgerson

New bins with rat-proof lids and a programme of pest control baiting are hoped to tackle the problem.placeholder image

Danger warning to pets and children on rat-infested beach: Poison bait deployed

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Fabulous Strictly Come Dancing experience at Studley Castle

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Hawthorn Hideaway: The perfect setting for a romantic break

This year's Twelfth parade in the heart of Belfast - which a tourist body snubbed in a social media post on July 11. Pic: Jonathan Porter / Press Eyeplaceholder image

Twelfth too well-known to promote, says tourism body that snubbed it

You could be 'mixing' with Lisa Snowdon in this gintastic competitionplaceholder image

Fancy winning £500 for drinking gin with a celeb?

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Marella Discovery 2 - a ship with a trip that ticked all the boxes

Northern Ireland hospitality group Warren Collection has launched No.5, its first self-catering apartments in Belfast. Pictured is the equipped kitchenplaceholder image

NI hospitality group makes 'debut property' with first self-catering apartments

A seaside dance class on disability access beach matting, hosted by Talia Crawford to mark the official opening of the summer season in Groomsport. Pic: Ian Pedlow.placeholder image

Co Down 'inclusive beach' helps disabled people enjoy fun in the sun

The Majestic Princess has been refitted for 2025placeholder image

Superb new spaces and fabulous food on board revamped Majestic Princess

Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hotel and spa resort Galgorm has announced a £3 million investment - unveiling a major guestroom refurbishment programme and plans for a nature-immersive Forest Spa Garden. Pictured is Emma Garrett, Galgorm Spa operations manager and Colin Johnston, Galgorm Collection managing directorplaceholder image

NI hotel and spa complex announces £3m investment including 'forest spa garden'

Larne's Ballygally Castle built in the 17th century is marking its 400th anniversary with a vibrant programme of eventsplaceholder image

NI castle ranks 'world's best' and marks 400 years of heritage and hospitality

Originally built in 1625 by James Shaw, the historic Larne castle has stood the test of time thanks to the Hastings Hotels group and now enters its fifth century with a vibrant lineup of events, exclusive guest experiences and international acclaim

Claire Cartmill

Co-owners Darryl McNally and Adrian McLaughlin toast the official opening of the Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough with general manager, Paul Truscott. Picture: Bradley Quinnplaceholder image

Harbourview Hotel in Carnlough to officially open after £1.6m redevelopment

Northern Ireland hospitality firm The Clover Group has announced that it has submitted a planning application for an exciting new hotel development above its existing Whites Bar Complex in High Street, Belfastplaceholder image

NI hospitality firm reveals new 36-bedroom hotel above iconic Belfast bar

The Titanic Hotel Belfast has been crowned the People’s Choice in Series 3 of the internationally acclaimed CBS primetime show Hotels ByDesignplaceholder image

NI hotel recognised for heritage and luxury with global hotel design award

Night falls on Landal Twin Lakes, a stunning lakeside retreat alive with wildlife, awash with natural beauty.placeholder image

Sink into illuminated bubbles beneath twinkling skies at Landal Twin Lakes

Marine & Lawn has announced the opening of Portrush Adelphi, following a full restorationplaceholder image

Pictures: Take a look around NI's newest four-star luxury seaside hotel

Breathtaking Billesley Manor Hotel is a spectacle of 16th-century splendourplaceholder image

An escape set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard

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Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

The Packhorse has 16 bedrooms.placeholder image

Fancy a countryside escape with a day at the races?

The big question: What’s next for Northern Ireland’s hotel industry? The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) unveiled its Hotels 2025 report at Business Outlook event in the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel revealing the sector is on course to exceed the much-anticipated 10,000-room threshold by 2026, with investment levels set to approach £2 billion by 2027. Pictured is Janice Gault, NI Hotels Federation CEO with Vicky Green, NI Hotels Federation Presidentplaceholder image

NI hotel sector gears up to surpass 10,000 rooms as investment is set to hit £2b

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This was a canal trip with a difference

Plans for a Helter Skelter at Limavady’s Roe Valley Resort were recently submitted to councilplaceholder image

Plans for helter skelter and pool slides at NI hotel resort submitted

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History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

The Runnymede on Thames Hotelplaceholder image

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

Hastings Hotels has announced the appointment of Jake McHugh as general manager of the five-star Grand Central Hotelplaceholder image

Five-star NI hotel appoints new general manager

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitbyplaceholder image

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

Tullymurry House in Newry has been awarded a four-star accommodation grade by Tourism Northern Irelandplaceholder image

Stunning 17th century NI self-catering property awarded four stars

From June, younger guests to Roe Valley Resort can look forward to an array of thrilling new features that are packed with adventure. From a giant-sized Helter Skelter and soft play area to a brand-new kids' park, arcade, and thrilling pool slides, the resort is introducing next-level entertainment for younger visitors which can be accessed by both hotel residents and day visitors.placeholder image

From helter skelters to adult-only spa: NI hospitality group reveals £20m boost

Northern Ireland’s newest luxury hotel, Dunluce Lodge has opened its doors to the public. Pictured is Joanna Andrew- Mowat, reservations agent, Sharon McIlwaine, receptionist, Sinead McNicholl, director of sales and marketing, Stephen Holland, head chef, Stephen Meldrum, general manager, Brooke O’Mahony, HR manager, Pierce Quigley, bar assistant and Ashley Leckey, spa manager at the opening of the brand new luxury hotel, Dunluce Lodge, Portrush, County Antrimplaceholder image

NI’s newest luxury hotel rolls out red carpet for eagerly anticipated opening

Hotel and leisure group Andras House has completed the £8.75million acquisition of the Travelodge on Brunswick Street in Belfast in a deal supported by Danske Bankplaceholder image

NI property management firm acquires Belfast Travelodge in £8.75m deal

Belfast-Dublin based corporate travel management company, Beyond Business Travel, is set to double the size of the business by 2030 following its acquisition by multi-award-winning global events group, The Human Network late last year. Pictured are Edel Doherty, consultant, Shauna Burns, managing director and Steve Banks, CEOplaceholder image

Northern Ireland travel agent to double in size following global acquisition

Stephen Cotter of CIE Tours is pictured with Andre Joubert, Culloden Estate & Spa; Patrice Lavery, Hastings Hotels; Andy McNeill, Europa Hotel; Jake McHugh, Grand Central Hotel and Cormac Fadden, Culloden Estate & Spa as Northern Ireland’s leading collection of hotels picked up three Merit Awards at the CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence which took place in Dublinplaceholder image

It's a hat-trick for Northern Ireland hotel group at excellence awards

The coastline around The Fairmont St Andrews is stunningplaceholder image

The Fairmont St Andrews: Golf and spa in glorious surroundings

Jacqueline Dobson, President of Barrhead Travel Group, reflects on the company's £1.2m investment in Newtownabbey and its commitment to growth, high street revival, and local community connectionsplaceholder image

UK travel agent boss talks investment in NI high streets and growth strategy

The beautifully appointed suite, which caters for over 80 guests, offers the perfect backdrop for couples seeking a stunning Causeway Coast location. The MacAuley Suite will open its books for wedding bookings this weekplaceholder image

NI historic country hotel completes first phase of £1.5m redevelopment

Lotus Property has announced that leading operator Staycity Group will be tenant of £20m aparthotel, marking their first move into Northern Irelandplaceholder image

European aparthotel operator to open first aparthotel in Northern Ireland

Global hospitality company Hilton has announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square, as part of a franchise agreement with the Loughview Leisure Groupplaceholder image

Global hospitality giant acquires Belfast’s Ten Square Hotel

voco Belfast, which is located in The Gasworks on the Ormeau Road in Belfast, has been awarded a four-star accommodation grade by Tourism Northern Irelandplaceholder image

Tourism NI awards four stars to 'excellent' Belfast hotel

Northern Ireland’s newest five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge has marked a major milestone as it counts down towards its grand opening in February after contractors officially handed over the luxury property. Pictured is Stephen Meldrum, general manager, Dunluce Lodge, David Hamilton, managing director, Martin & Hamilton Construction, Wilma Erskine Director and Brand Ambassador at Dunluce Lodge and Dominic McTague Commercial Director, Martin & Hamilton Constructionplaceholder image

Official handover as NI’s newest five-star hotel set to welcome guests

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