Thai-owned hotel chain sizing up Irish entry

Geoff Percival International hotel chain, Vienna House, is considering a move into the Irish market. It is taking on alternative accommodation providers, such as Airbnb.

International hotel chain, Vienna House, is considering a move into the Irish market. It is taking on alternative accommodation providers, such as Airbnb, writes Geoff Percival.

The Austrian company — owned by Thai real estate developer, U City — is broadening its appeal to the modern traveller, via a new brand that offers more than just a hotel room. A range of accommodation choices — hotel room, family rooms, studio apartments, even office space to rent — will be offered under one roof.