Travail Hospitality Takes Over Hilton Dublin Airport with Plans for Major Transformation

The acquisition and partnership with Valor Hospitality will bring a multi-million-euro refurbishment, additional rooms, and a new voco brand identity to the Dublin hotel

Dublin, Ireland, 10 November 2026 – Travail Hospitality has acquired Hilton Dublin Airport and appointed Valor Hospitality Partners to manage the property as part of a major investment and redevelopment plan. The hotel is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment in 2027 before transitioning to IHG Hotels & Resorts' voco brand, marking a new phase in its development within Dublin's growing hospitality market.

The property currently operates as Hilton Dublin Airport and has 179 guest rooms. Following the acquisition, it will temporarily operate under the name Northern Cross Dublin Airport before completing its transition to voco. The planned refurbishment, which is subject to planning permission, will increase the hotel's capacity to 188 rooms while improving its facilities and overall guest experience.

The multi-million-euro renovation will cover several important areas of the property, including the reception, cafe, bar, restaurant, guest rooms, and fitness facilities. The project will also introduce two new food and beverage outlets designed to attract both hotel guests and people from the surrounding neighbourhood. LUCA Architects and Studio Delaney are leading the design work, with an emphasis on creating welcoming spaces that connect the hotel with the local community.

The full rebranding process is scheduled to begin in February 2027. Through this transition, the property will become part of voco, IHG Hotels & Resorts' premium hotel brand. The brand combines the standards of an established international hotel group with the individual character of each property. It currently has 46 operating hotels across Europe, with another 29 in development.

For Valor Hospitality, the partnership represents an important step in its European expansion. The Dublin property will be the company's first hotel in the Republic of Ireland. Valor brings experience in hotel operations, brand transitions, and property management, with 41 hotels across the UK and Europe and more than 100 properties globally.

The company has previously supported hotels transitioning to the voco brand, including voco Southampton and voco Fareham-Solent in the United Kingdom. This experience is expected to support the Dublin property's transformation and its integration into IHG's international hospitality network.

Travail Hospitality's leadership sees the acquisition as a long-term investment in Dublin's hotel market and the continued development of Dublin Airport. The company's ambition is to position the property among the city's leading airport hotels by combining upgraded facilities, improved services, and the recognition of an international hotel brand.

The transition will also involve the existing hotel workforce, with team members joining Valor Hospitality's wider network. Recruitment has already started for a general manager who will lead the property through its next stage of development. Supporting employees throughout the transition remains an important part of the management plan.

As the hospitality industry continues to focus on improving guest experiences and strengthening hotel operations, the project reflects the growing importance of strategic hotel acquisitions and brand repositioning. With additional rooms, upgraded facilities, and a new international identity, the transformation of Hilton Dublin Airport is expected to create a stronger hospitality offering for business and leisure travelers visiting Dublin.

• By Editorial Panel
• 11 Nov 2026