Delayed reopening of indoor dining will impact hotels The delayed reopening of indoor dining will have a negative impact on hotels who are dependent on guests dining at their restaurants. Business • 30 Jun
Hotels call for doubling of last year's reopening grant Ireland's hotels are facing €60 million in reopening costs, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 31 May
Pubs welcome reopening plan, restaurants 'baffled' There has been mixed reaction to this evening's Government announcement among businesses in the hospitality sector. Business • 28 May
Hotel booking levels rise to 31% for July - IHF Hotel and guesthouse owners have reported an increase in bookings which followed the Government's recent announcement that hotels will re-open on June 2. Business • 20 May
Hotels reopen 2 June, outdoor hospitality from 7 June The Government's reopening plan has divided the hospitality industry, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Coronavirus • 29 Apr
Business groups largely welcome Govt reopening plan Business groups have largely welcomed the latest Government plan for the reopening of the economy, which will see sectors reopen on a phased basis from ... Business • 29 Apr
Hotels report a rise in summer bookings - IHF Hotels in certain parts of the country are beginning to see an increase in bookings for July and August, according to the latest survey from ... Business • 08 Apr
Mixed reaction from business groups to Govt plans Today's Government announcement will provide relief for some sectors. Business • 31 Mar
Still no time-frame for when hotels will re-open Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that no decisions have been made yet about reducing restrictions, which means that the hospitality industry still has no indication of ... Business • 23 Mar
Businesses unhappy with Covid plan and seek supports Business group Ibec has called for an increase in financial supports for business in the worst impacted sectors of the economy. Business • 24 Feb
Hotel summer bookings at just 20% - IHF Hotels and guesthouses around the country are reporting average booking levels for July and August of just 20%, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 22 Feb
Fáilte Ireland spend €440k marketing 'stay and spend' Fáilte Ireland last year spent €441,802 (incl VAT) marketing and advertising the Government's 'stay and spend' scheme. Business • 10 Feb
Hotels & guesthouses saw revenues fall €2.6bn in 2020 Hotels and guesthouses saw revenues fall by €2.6 billion last year, according to the Irish Hotels Federation, as Covid-19 limited the entire hospitality sector for ... Business • 07 Jan
New restrictions 'crushing blow' to restaurants, hotels The Restaurants Association of Ireland said today's news of new Covid-19 restrictions come as a disastrous, devastating and crushing blow to restaurant owners and their ... Business • 22 Dec 20
Collapse in hotel room bookings for start of 2021 - IHF Hotels and guesthouses across the country are facing their harshest ever start to a new year due to a collapse in room occupancy figures, according ... Business • 17 Dec 20
Hoteliers call for "balanced" approach on travel rules The Irish Hotels Federation is urging the Government to reopen hotels and guesthouses from the beginning of December and to allow people to travel outside ... Business • 26 Nov 20
Hotels facing €270m revenue loss over Christmas Hotels and guesthouses across the country are facing up to €270m in lost revenues over the Christmas period due to Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 24 Nov 20
'Implosion' of hotel revenues - Irish Hotels Federation Hotel revenues have "imploded" across the country as a result of the Level-3 restrictions that come into effect tonight, limiting guests to staying within the ... Business • 07 Oct 20
Tourism revenue taking a Covid hit The Irish Hotels Federation announced further collapses in hotel bookings with occupancy rates of just 23% for October and 11% in November. Business • 05 Oct 20
Businesses concerned at move to Level 3 restrictions Businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors have reacted with concern to the news that the country is to move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 05 Oct 20
Marker Hotel offering full day private workspaces A five star Dublin hotel is to begin renting its bedrooms by the day to people who want to come into the city to escape ... Business • 10 Sep 20
Pubs and hotels disappointed at Phase 4 delays Hoteliers have said the Government's decision to delay increasing the size of gatherings until 10 August will put further pressure on the sector, at a ... Business • 16 Jul 20
Hotels report occupancy rates of between 23-26% Hoteliers here are reporting occupancy rates of between 23 and 26% for the summer months, according to figures from the Irish Hotels' Federation. Business • 09 Jul 20
ITIC calls for relaxation of social distancing rules The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has expressed its disappointment over the Government's 14 day quarantine period for international arrivals as it called for a relaxation ... Business • 15 Jun 20
Hotels seek approval for 1 metre social distancing Irish Hotels are preparing for life after lockdown, and are proposing social distancing of one metre for guests when they reopen. Business • 15 May 20
