INua Hospitality

What INua Hospitality does

INua Hospitality operates The iNUA Collection, Ireland's largest regional hotel group, owning and asset-managing 14 four and five-star hotel properties across the island of Ireland, spanning from Cork to Belfast and including Killarney, Sligo, Monaghan, Limerick, Kilkenny, Athlone, Tullamore, Leixlip, Dublin, and Dundalk. The portfolio combines wholly-owned branded hotels (Muckross Park, Hillgrove, Kilkenny Hibernian, Ariel House, Springfield, Tullamore Court, Fairways Dundalk, Gateway Dundalk) with franchise arrangements (four Radisson Blu properties under Radisson Hotel Group and voco Belfast under IHG). Core products include hotel accommodation across 1,250+ bedrooms, award-winning food and beverage (Ember Restaurant, Yew Tree Restaurant, Hibernian Bar), spa and wellness (Solas Spa, Rain Spa, The Spa at Muckross Park), and meetings/events across 96 event spaces accommodating up to 1,100 delegates.

Revenue is generated through five streams: hotel accommodation (the largest at €71.14 million in FY2025, down 2% YoY), food and beverage, spa and wellness, meetings and events, and retail/gift cards. The go-to-market combines direct sales (dedicated Group Director of Sales, Group Business Development Manager, and Director of Leisure Sales), GDS connectivity for corporate travel management platforms, direct-to-consumer booking via individual hotel websites and the secure.inua.ie central portal, and brand franchise distribution via Radisson and IHG. Pricing is transaction-based with corporate contracted rates negotiated through account management.

The group operates under the Caring For You sustainability programme across Environment, Sourcing, and Community pillars, including a €1 million Weev EV charging partnership, 11,000-tree rewilding at Dunsany Castle, ISO 50001 energy management adoption, and a 45% carbon reduction target by 2030 via the Fáilte Ireland "Pathway to 45%" initiative. INua is controlled by parent company Cliste Hospitality, with Sean O'Driscoll as CEO of The iNUA Collection and Paul Fitzgerald as CEO of Cliste Hospitality. The legal entity is iNUA Holdings Ltd, registered in Ireland (company number 619558), headquartered in Cork.

Name

INua Hospitality

Legal name

iNUA Holdings Ltd

Website

https://inua.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

INua Hospitality operates Ireland's largest regional hotel group with 14 four and five-star properties across the island, offering accommodation, dining, spa, and conference services to leisure travelers, corporate clients, wedding parties, and event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Hospitality management services
• Conference and event venues
• Spa and wellness services
• Wedding and banquet venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from room bookings across 11 hotels ranging from 4-star to 5-star properties. Revenue decreased 2% to €71.14 million in the previous year.
2. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars, and dining services including award-winning restaurants, cosy bar dining, coffee docks, and special event catering across all properties.
3. Spa and Wellness: Leisure centres, gyms, and spa facilities including the award-winning Solas Spa at Radisson Blu Sligo, The Spa at Muckross, and Rain Spa at Limerick.
4. Meetings and Events: Conference facilities, corporate events, weddings, and concerts. Properties offer venues accommodating from 300 to 1,100 delegates with full AV and event support.
5. Retail: Gift cards, vouchers, and retail offerings across the hotel collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

INua Hospitality operates The iNUA Collection, Ireland's largest regional hotel group, comprising 11 four and five-star hotels (over 1,250 bedrooms) across the island of Ireland from Cork to Belfast. The group offers accommodation, food and beverage, spa and wellness, and meetings and events services through a mix of owned brands and Radisson Blu/voco (IHG) franchise arrangements.

Product overview

INua Hospitality operates The iNUA Collection, Ireland's largest regional hotel group comprising 11 four and five-star hotel properties across the island of Ireland. The portfolio includes owned brands (Springfield Hotel, Hillgrove Hotel & Spa, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, Ariel House) and franchised Radisson Blu properties (Sligo, Limerick, Cork, Athlone) plus a voco franchise in Belfast. Properties span from Cork to Belfast, Killarney to Sligo. Core offerings include luxury accommodation, award-winning dining experiences (Ember, Yew Tree Restaurant, Hibernian Bar), spa and leisure facilities (Solas Spa, Rain Spa, The Spa at Muckross Park), and extensive meetings/events services with 96 event spaces accommodating up to 1,100 delegates. Additional services encompass weddings, concert venues, golf packages, wellness weekends, and group travel programs. The group has implemented sustainability initiatives through its Caring For You program with EV charging partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ember Restaurant: Fire-led dining restaurant located within the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, featuring seasonal ingredients and local produce cooked over open flame.
• The Brasserie
• The Spa
• Caring For You
• Caring For You

Products and services

• Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduction of 20% since 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Birra MorettiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025World Cup 2026 partnership for tournament match screenings across collection hotels. Beer buckets available from €28 as part of match day offerings at participating venues.
• Down Syndrome IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership providing career opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities. iNua employs 25 colleagues with Down syndrome across hotels. The partnership includes fundraising initiatives and recognition as the first Irish company to achieve European Valueable Network certification.
• WeevcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024€1 million EV charging partnership to double Weev's charging network in Ireland. EV chargers installed at 11 of 14 properties with phase 2 expansion due for completion. Makes sustainable travel more convenient for guests and EV drivers.
• Dunsany Castle Nature ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRewilding and biodiversity partnership to plant 11,000 native trees over 5 years including Alder, Birch, Oak, Willow, Roan, and Scot's Pine. Each tree estimated to absorb 25kg CO2 over 20 years, targeting 280 tonnes carbon offset annually. First Irish project recognised by European Rewilding Network.
• Co-operation IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeace-building charity partnership focusing on empowering future leaders, promoting inclusion and diversity in hospitality, and inspiring next generation of hospitality professionals through World of Work Workshops.
• Heineken IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBar skills session partnership with Heineken Ireland as part of inclusive hospitality initiative with Down Syndrome Ireland and Assistivi Ireland using Apple Watch technology.
• Ground Wellbeing & Christine Clinton Cancer CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership developing innovative oncology spa treatments for guests undergoing or completing cancer therapy, part of Barróg Treatments programme offering gentle touch therapies and mindful breathing techniques.
• Fáilte IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership as integral part of Fáilte Ireland's 'Pathway to 45%' project to reduce carbon footprint by 45% by 2030, with baseline starting from 2023.
• Radisson Hotel GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFranchise partnership operating Radisson Blu branded hotels at Cork, Limerick, Sligo, and Athlone locations under Radisson Hotel Group brand standards.
• IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFranchise partnership operating voco Belfast under IHG brand standards in Belfast's Gasworks area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dalata Hotel Group: Ireland's largest hotel operator (Maldron and Clayton brands) with ~50 hotels across Ireland, the UK, and continental Europe. Closest comparable as a publicly listed Irish-headquartered hotel group of similar scale pursuing domestic and corporate markets.
• Tifco Hotel Group: Irish hotel ownership and management group operating a portfolio of branded and independent hotels across Ireland. Directly comparable as a domestic peer combining owned/operated and franchise models targeting regional and corporate demand.
• FBD Hotels & Resorts: Irish-owned hotel group operating premium and four-star hotels across Ireland including Killashee and Country Court. Comparable as a regional Irish lodging group focused on leisure, spa, and conference demand.
• The Moriarty Group: Irish hospitality group operating hotels, bars, restaurants and event venues across Ireland. Comparable as a multi-property Irish operator with regional and event-focused demand.

Broad incumbents

• Press Up Hospitality Group: Large Irish hospitality operator spanning hotels, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Comparable as a multi-property domestic operator, though weighted toward Dublin and nightlife rather than regional lodging.
• Radisson Hotel Group: Global upper-upscale hotel group operating 10+ brands including Radisson Blu. Comparable as the franchisor of four iNua properties and as a representative global incumbent in iNua's segment.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts: Global hotel franchisor operating IHG brands including voco. Comparable as the franchisor of iNua's Belfast property and a global incumbent in mid-scale and upper-mid-scale lodging.
• Hilton Worldwide: Global hotel group operating multiple brands including Hilton, DoubleTree, Hampton. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for corporate and leisure bookings in the Irish regional market.
• Marriott International: World's largest hotel company with 30+ brands across luxury, premium, and select-service tiers. Comparable as a broad incumbent and direct competitor for corporate accounts in the Irish market.

Emerging players

• Staycity Aparthotels: Irish-founded aparthotel operator with locations across Ireland, UK and continental Europe. Adjacent comparable as an alternative accommodation model competing for short-stay leisure and corporate demand in Irish cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iNUAHospitality
• Facebookfacebook.com/inuahospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inua-hospitality-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/inuacollection

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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