Ireland’s leading hospitality business publication brings you expert insight into workforce trends, tourism performance, sustainability and the outlook for Irish hotels and restaurants in 2026.
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Here’s what’s in the January/February 2026 Issue of Hotel & Restaurant Times magazine
This issue features the Irish Hotels Federation Quality Employer Awards, analysis of Fáilte Ireland’s latest labour market research and a data-led review of tourism performance as the sector enters the year ahead.
- Industry News: The latest developments shaping Irish hotels, restaurants, tourism and foodservice
- Editor’s Note: Dawning of a New Era – Cyril McAree reflects on confidence, cost pressures and cautious optimism for 2026
- Feature: Irish Hotels Federation Quality Employer Awards 2026 – Celebrating excellence in people management across the sector
- Feature: Beware of the Ides of March – What 2025 really told us about Irish tourism performance
- Feature: No Silver Bullet – Key insights from Fáilte Ireland’s 2025 Labour Market Report
- Feature: Guiding Tourism on Sustainability Journeys – How climate action is driving competitiveness and cost savings
- IFSA News & Updates: Key developments from across Ireland’s foodservice and hospitality sectors
The January/February 2026 issue of Hotel & Restaurant Times looks at the state of Irish hospitality as the industry enters the new year with renewed confidence and ongoing challenges.
People are firmly at the centre of this issue, with extensive coverage of the Irish Hotels Federation’s inaugural Quality Employer Awards, recognising hotels that are leading the way in employee wellbeing, development and workplace culture. We explore what meaningful progress looks like in a sector where attracting, retaining and supporting talent remains critical.
This issue also takes a clear-eyed look at tourism performance in 2025, separating perception from reality, and examining what the data tells us about visitor numbers, spending and market dependency as businesses plan for the year ahead.
Sustainability continues to move from ambition to action, with insights from Fáilte Ireland on how climate initiatives are helping tourism businesses reduce costs, cut emissions and build long-term resilience.
Alongside in-depth features, this issue brings you the latest industry news and IFSA updates, ensuring hospitality professionals across Ireland stay informed, prepared and focused on what lies ahead.
