A new tourism and hospitality brand, Original Irish Hotels, has officially launched in Ireland and encourages visitors to “open the door to the magic of unmissable moments”.

Representing 60 owner-run hotels in the North and South of Ireland, the collection was launched by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin T.D.

This exciting new brand will promote and manage reservations from both the domestic and international travel markets and represents the largest collection of privately-owned hotels in the country.

Visitors to Ireland will have the chance to choose from everything from historic castles to charming country house hotels, luxury spas and tranquil resorts.

Some of the hotels in the collection include Athenaeum House Hotel, Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Galgorm Resort & Spa, Knockranny House Hotel, Mount Falcon Estate and much more.

https://www.thetaste.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/La-Reserve-8-1.png Wallace, Group Director of Operations and Marketing at Original Irish Hotels, said: “We believe Original Irish Hotels will serve as a fantastic guide for those travelling in Ireland. We Irish have a reputation all over the world for our people and food and the diversity of our landscapes and countryside, as well as our culture and history.”

She added: “Each of our hotels has its own personality and charm, and no two stays will ever feel the same. Original Irish Hotels wants to deliver unforgettable Irish experiences in hotels that are much-loved and minded by their owners and managers.”

For more information about Original Irish Hotels, including a full list of properties and categories, visit www.originalirishhotels.com.