This week's Open For Business looks at how sports clubs generate income during the pandemic and asks the question on everyone's lips, when can we start thinking about travel again?
The effects of Covid 19 have impacted every sector of Ireland's economy and it's no different when it comes to the business of sport. Sports clubs across the country in 2020 lost almost all of the income they normally generate themselves.
League of Ireland club @bfcdublin have doubled their membership despite the pandemic, and continue to engage in innovative community causes – including a rebranding of their jersey in honour of @fontainesdublin.#OpenForBusinessRTÉ pic.twitter.com/smMmIwPnh7
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 6, 2021
We are joined in studio by Nóirín Hegarty, chair of the Tourism Recovery Oversight Group, to discuss how tourism industry in Ireland is handling the recovery.
"I would be hopeful that people would be able to travel later this summer."@noirinhegarty, chair of the Tourism Recovery Oversight Group, on when we might see the return of international travel.#OpenForBusinessRTÉ pic.twitter.com/bheYPUq2kw
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 6, 2021
From booking trips abroad to our consumer rights when faced with last-minute cancellations, when can we realistically start to think about traveling safely again? Tourism is worth billions to Ireland’s economy and employs thousands across the country. Yet the pandemic has almost destroyed the entire industry. We’ll meet the tour guides with no income, highlight the travel agencies dealing with worried customers, plus we’ll hear from industry experts on how to book a holiday with confidence and what the future of travel could look like, post-pandemic.
With the vaccine rollout progressing across Ireland and beyond, @MaryTourAmerica is hopeful that travel will resume soon, but with some changes.#OpenForBusinessRTÉ pic.twitter.com/298tXeShws
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 6, 2021
We also speak to John Mullins, who has worked in advertising and sports sponsorship and is who a board member of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, about the sports sector and how it will open up again to the public.
"We are going to see piloting in July."@jpemul06, board member of @PaircUiCha0imh, on when may see fans back in sports stadiums in Ireland.#OpenForBusinessRTÉ pic.twitter.com/9lqqpYCm5X
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 6, 2021
We also meet a family who hope their new reusables business, Ecoset, can help eliminate the use of single use plastic and protect our beaches from litter.
This week we highlight the family whose new business, @TheEcoSet1, aims to reduce single use plastics, and help protect our beaches.#OpenForBusinessRTÉ pic.twitter.com/THFhFJb8uP
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) May 6, 2021
Watch now on the RTÉ Player here.
