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Hotel EBITDAR per available room : Dublin vs Regional Hotels
Dublin hotels convert roughly double the EBITDAR margin of Regional Ireland hotels. With food and beverage playing a much bigger role in regional hotel revenue, hotel energy efficiency offers a practical way to protect margins outside the capital.
Fáilte Ireland's Business of Tourism Report 2026: Why Energy Efficiency Matters for Hospitality
Irish tourism had a strong year in 2025, but cost pressures remain a real challenge for hospitality businesses. Here's how energy efficiency can turn rising costs into a competitive advantage rather than a squeeze on margin.
How EXEED Helped One Irish Hotel Save €88,776 a Year in Energy Costs
This Irish hotel had already made the obvious efficiency upgrades. EXEED found what was left, delivering €88,776 in annual savings and independently verified results.
How this Irish Manufacturer saves €66,500 annually because of GreenPlus Funding
When this Irish manufacturer set out to cut energy costs, Green Plus gave them the roadmap. The result was €66,500 in annual savings, ISO 50001 certification, and a clear blueprint other manufacturers can follow.
New Bank of Ireland Report shows Legislation Isn't the Only Reason Hotels should Invest in Energy Efficiency
New Bank of Ireland data on the hospitality sector suggests energy efficiency in hotels is earning its place in capital planning for reasons that go well beyond legislation. Here's what the H1 2026 Insights and H2 2026 Outlook report tells us.
Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Irish Hotels and Restaurants: Time and Funding to Get Ahead
New EU rules will eventually require the least efficient commercial buildings in Ireland to be upgraded. For hotels and restaurants, that sounds like a deadline. Looked at properly, it is closer to a runway, with real funding already available to use it well.
New Energy Audit Rules for Irish Hotels and Restaurants: What the October 2026 Deadline Means for You
A new energy rule is about to catch far more Irish hotels and restaurants than the old one ever did. Here is what changed, what a "10 TJ" threshold actually means in plain numbers, and how to find out where your business stands before the October 2026 deadline.
New stats on Hotel and Restaurant spending in Ireland show a plateau
Consumer spending on restaurants and hotels in Ireland has grown nearly 60 percent since 2021, but new Statista data shows that growth flattening out from 2026. As revenue growth slows, energy costs move from a background overhead to a direct hit on margins, and now is the time to get ahead of it.