John Collison: ‘It is entirely plausible that you could set up Stripe in Dublin now’

Stripe co-founder on how his billion-dollar company continues to evolve

EU vs Big Tech: the bid to weaken the digital gatekeepers

There is also growing appetite in the US for tougher regulation of the tech sector

Viatel makes second acquisition with deal to buy Irish Telecom

Paradyn sells off managed connectivity company founded eleven years ago

Student housing platform will provide Airbnb-style booking

Housemates aims to make booking process for students renting rooms easier and cheaper

Airbnb’s Irish subsidary takes Covid hit as revenues plummet

Firm warns EU state aid inquiries may mean changes to tax treatment of foreign operations

Irish elearning company LearnUpon closes €47.4 million investment

Company to take on 100 engineers across its four offices as it looks to expand further

Stripe wins more corporate customers, announces Salesforce deal

Fast-growing company’s solutions in demand during coronavirus pandemic

Silicon Docks: Where the streets have no people

Google walking away from Sorting Office deal a blow for tech and commercial hub ravaged by the pandemic

Holiday home rental company exits Irish market

Cottages.com has been selling Irish accommodation to British tourists for 26 years

Stripe launches in five new European countries

Expansion, which is being led by Dublin office, means company now in 39 countries

The Irish start-ups turning to Stripe for online payments

Companies are adapting to sudden changes brought on by the coronavirus crisis

Stripe raises additional $600m, now valued at $36bn

Online payments company founded by Irish brothers secures further investment

Coronavirus cancellations: are you entitled to a full refund?

From package holidays to city breaks and concerts to classes, how to go about getting your money back

Airbnb secures $1bn investment from Silver Lake, Sixth Street

Home rental company raises additional funds to help it weather the Covid-19 crisis

Supermac’s founder aims to supersize his empire

Pat McDonagh remains buoyant about growing his businesses despite Covid-19

North’s Executive agrees new measures to ramp up response to Covid-19

Measures include rates relief for businesses and support for the vulnerable

Coronavirus: How your Airbnb host is feeling the pain

One Tokyo host has seen occupancy fall from 80% to zero since January

US ed tech company Udemy to create 100 jobs in Dublin

Online learning platform doubling headcount as it opens new EMEA headquarters

UN list of firms doing business in West Bank draws Netanyahu’s ire

Publication of names of 112 entities hailed as ‘victory for international law’ by Palestine

Stripe ripe for stock market listing, says US-based analyst

Payments company is valued at $35.3bn, having raised $1.3bn across seven rounds

European shares fall on China virus fears

AIB and Bank of Ireland lose ground as Kingspan rises on broker upgrade

Expedia’s chief executive, CFO resign after clash on company direction

Okerstrom, Pickerill exit as ambitious reorganisation plan disappoints

$4bn corporate travel unicorn Tripactions gets ready to book European growth

Tripactions targets several potential clients based in Dublin as part of its European drive

Travel sites spook investors worried about Airbnb and demand

Shares in Expedia and its rivals tumble amid online ad pressures

What’s ahead for hospitality?

What are the top trends in hospitality? We ask three industry experts to identify the factors driving the sector

Bringing the digital advantage to bear

The hospitality industry is using digital technologies to increase efficiency, drive down costs, and enhance the customer experience in sometimes quite unexpected ways

Cork student accommodation being offered to tourists, says hotels lobby

Irish Hotels Federation seeks to block use of Amnis House for year-round short-term letting

Stripe valued at $35bn after raising an additional $250m

Online payments company was founded by Limerick-born brothers in 2010

Hotel sues tourist after he complained about Nazi portraits

Visitor posted on Booking.com and TripAdvisor about disgust at pictures in Austria

At least 35 Dublin workers out of pocket as UK company falls into administration

Hashtag Hotels had leased student accommodation to re-let as holiday rentals

The Irish business revolutionising how companies manage training

Skillco is giving firms an opportunity to book and manage training in the one hub

Travelling back in time: Memories of my interrailing youth

In 1991, having just turned 20, I headed off around Europe on the adventure of a lifetime

Profits surge 60% at Web Summit in second year in Lisbon

Newly filed accounts detail events turnover for the first time

Using a travel agent: Peace of mind or needless expense?

Pricewatch: Travel agents have found myriad ways to adapt to the brave new digital age

Uber IPO said to be oversubscribed by day two of roadshow

Ride-hailing company looking to raise as much as $9 bn next week

Hotel website cancels booking over ‘invalid’ bank card

Pricewatch: Does booking.com stand over bookings made on its platform?

‘We’re at a complete loss’: Passengers react to Wow collapse

Just some of the stories of those who were booked to fly with grounded airline

‘We are standing our ground’ - couple refuses to hand over Dublin 4 B&B to Goldman Sachs

Solicitor and receiver attempt to repossess property in suburb of Sandymount

Stripe to create hundreds more jobs as it secures Irish e-money licence

Firm founded by Limerick brothers looking to expand engineering operation in Dublin

Irish stocks a bright spot as global markets decline

Iseq rose 0.76%, buoyed by financials and CRH, outperforming peers

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