Hotels warn of outlook amid slow recovery of occupancy Hotel room occupancy rates over the first ten months of the year remain down on the same period in the year before the Covid-19 pandemic … Business • 28 Nov
Hoteliers report electricity price rises of over 400% Some hoteliers have reported electricity price increases of over 400% and gas price increases of over 300% since 2019, according to a new survey by … Business • 23 Sep
Tourism body: Ireland's competitiveness 'under threat' One million people visited Ireland last month, as recovery across the tourism sector continued to gather pace. Business • 11 Aug
Hotels deny allegations of price-gouging Hoteliers have hit back at allegations of price-gouging and rip-off rates, amid claims in recent weeks that some of them are using a strong rebound … Business • 14 Jun
IHF names Campbell as its new President The Irish Hotels Federation has appointed Denyse Campbell as its 39th President, succeeding Elaina Fitzgerald Kane. Business • 30 Mar
Hotels turnover down 48% in 2021 on pre-Covid levels A new survey from the Irish Hotels Federation shows that more than nine million bednights were lost in 2021 compared to 2019 due to Covid-19 … Business • 29 Mar
Crisis cooking in hospitality due to chef shortage They should be cooking up a storm in the kitchen, but a crisis is brewing in hospitality due to the shortage of chefs. Business • 26 Mar
Lifting restrictions is bad for business for some firms Companies which enjoyed a boom in business over the last two years, are the firms now experiencing a slowdown in growth as economies reopen and … Business • 30 Jan
Christmas cancellations cost hotels €90m in revenue Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the … Business • 25 Nov 21
Should work Christmas parties be cancelled? Nobody wants another online work Christmas party, but with Covid cases surging and immunity waning for the vaccinated, should such in-person events go ahead? Business • 20 Nov 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
Mixed reaction from business groups to Govt plans Today's Government announcement will provide relief for some sectors. Business • 31 Mar 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
