Measures to improve working conditions leading to crisis in food sector, report finds
Impact ‘could lead’ to loss of 625,000 international visitors and 21,000 tourism jobs
Irish Hotels Federation
Hospitality sector urges Government response to ‘severe challenges’ amid gloomy outlook
Food sales have fallen by about 9% on average this year, and are expected to drop by as much as 12% over the rest of the year, according to lobbies
Hoteliers on rising premiums: ‘The insurance market is broken’
Increases in the cost of insurance have come at exactly the wrong time for many businesses in the hospitality sector
Hoteliers advised to be more like airlines and charge for ‘add ons’
‘Digitising the guest journey’ can lead to additional revenue streams for room upgrades and room services
Irish hoteliers warn that forward bookings are down almost 5%
Irish Hotels Federation reports a drop in business sentiment as members meet for annual conference
Ireland’s hotels come roaring back, with a little help from Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen
The Taylor Swift effect this summer is just one in a series of big events that is boosting room rates
Kenmare man to take charge of Lansdowne hotel from Brennan brothers
Patrick Hanley, whose family owned the hotel for almost 30 years, has three years to complete purchase of the property
Insurance fraud and rising premiums: ‘People think they can get away with making outrageous claims’
Industry figures concede a lot of work is being done to reform the insurance sector in Ireland, but believe it’s not being done fast enough to prevent businesses from closing down
Fáilte Ireland asked to research frequency of spikes in hotel prices due to concerts or sporting events
Minister Catherine Martin was asked if she had met or intends to meet with the Irish Hotels Federation and Fáilte Ireland to raise concerns around the ‘issue of hotels price gouging’
Cost of Dublin hotel room during busy sporting weekend reaches €400
Industry body says high prices due to major demand but Fáilte Ireland says costs damaging sector’s reputation
National action plan against racism likely to face resistance from some groups
Plan provides ‘framework for tackling racism at a systemic and institutional level’, according to policy leaders
Number of passengers arriving in Ireland shoots above pre-Covid levels
Close to 1.3m people arrived in Ireland in January, an increase of 114.4% on 2022
Failte Ireland calls for change to approach on refugee accommodation
National tourism development authority says key tourism destinations like Donegal have lost over 50% of their accommodation
Hoteliers owed six-figure sums for providing Ukrainian accommodation
Some have still not been paid for lodgings provided as far back as October
Temporary 9% VAT rate for hospitality likely to end on schedule at end of month
Cost of doing business, from food to linen, already squeezing hospitality, federation says
Overseas travel ‘significantly lower’ than pre-Covid levels
More than two passengers arrived in Ireland on transatlantic routes in December 2022 for every one passenger in December 2021
Hoteliers in ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs as bookings from Britain drop
Ending 9% Vat rate in March would leave sector with ‘third highest Vat rate in Europe’
Air travel recovery continues but passenger numbers still below pre-Covid levels
More than 1.6m passengers arrived in Ireland on overseas routes in October
Bewley’s €1.7m loss on Grafton Street, SMEs and sick pay, and ‘depressing’ housing crisis
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Energy costs now account for up to 12% of a hotel’s revenues
Room occupancy levels are yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels, says industry body
Hoteliers hint boom time is over as they call for extension of 9% VAT rate
Irish Hotels Federation warns of 'rapidly cooling demand' amid galloping price hikes
Refugees leave Gormanston as hotel body warns of ‘challenges’ sourcing additional rooms
Tourism body says Government must release ‘masterplan’ as hotels cannot be ‘sole solution’
Irish Hotels Federation rejects accusations of profiteering and warns against ‘media hype’
IHF says 17.6 per cent of rooms in the capital are currently not available for sale to the public, making the supply crisis worse
Irish hotel industry's impressive renaissance complicated by ‘distorted’ market
Agenda: Hospitality sector figures skewed by pent-up demand, inflation and refugees
International recruitment drive needed to ‘save the summer’ for tourism industry
Committee to be told of estimated 40,000 job vacancies amid ‘unprecedented’ shortages
Miriam Lord: Who will commemorate the Partition of Clifden in 2120?
In 100 years, there could be deep divisions around marking the centenary of Golfgate
Hospitality sector relieved at ‘truly fantastic news’ of Covid restrictions easing
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th
Séamus Woulfe had ‘hazy’ knowledge of Covid-19 guidelines before Golfgate event
Trial of four men over alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations continues
Gloom envelops hospitality and tourism sector at the end of 2021
Sectors plunged back into uncertainty by the restrictions caused by Omicron variant
Staff want to feel they are continuously improving
The three basic workplace needs are ‘purpose, mastery and autonomy’
Calls for reversal of wage subsidy cuts amid ‘collapse’ in festive bookings
Hospitality sector says consumers growing increasingly cautious in latest Covid surge
Covid-19: 3,578 new cases reported as Holohan says testing ‘essential’ for those with symptoms
Hospitality sector asks for tougher sanctions for non-compliant venues
Relief and despair among business groups at budget measures
Budget 2022: Retail and restaurant industry groups among the harshest critics of package
Tourism recovery: ‘We’ve a mountain to climb to reconnect Ireland’
Experts predict Irish tourism will be in survival phase until the end of 2022
Cork fans urged to stay safe from Covid-19 ahead of All-Ireland hurling final
Cork businesses to show support by putting up flags following challenge from Limerick
Live music at outdoor gatherings ‘a significant step in the right direction’ – fiddle player
New guidelines say maximum of 200 people permitted at outdoor events in most venues
How did anyone know Zappone gathering complied with the rules?
Q&A: AG has clarified legal situation but the guidelines seem to contain contradictions
Single people face ‘punishingly expensive’ prices for Irish holidays
Hotels body advises people to shop around and says there is ‘excellent value to be had’
‘Confusion and inconsistency’: Opposition criticises plan to reopen indoor hospitality
Government hopes to bring Bill before Dáil today to allow reopening begin by July 26th
Just 13% of Dublin city hotel rooms booked for summer
Hoteliers that rely on British tourists criticise tough quarantine measures on arrivals
Thousands of vacancies in Irish hospitality, says trade group
Regions set for busy summer but Dublin recovery likely only when travel rules finally end
Killarney prepares for summer despite hospitality staff shortage
Job vacancies abound in bars, restaurants and hotels as Kerry tourism restarts for season
Travel agents disappointed by temporary Cork runway closure
Business leaders however say closing facility when passenger numbers are low makes sense
‘Early signs’ of summer hotels recovery but Dublin lags far behind
Survey shows capital’s hotel bookings for July and August barely half national average
Covid-19: Plan for easing restrictions criticised by hospitality and construction groups
Organisations for restaurants and pubs hit out at lack of clarity for such businesses
Publicans and restaurateurs push for clarity on reopening
Half of restaurants ‘face permanent closure’ due to pandemic, says representative body
Tourism and travel have the same question: What’s the plan for reopening?
Government in danger of losing support from hoteliers, travel agents and airlines
Revised Covid-19 plan criticised as ‘more of the same’
Opposition figures, hospitality industry and ‘zero Covid’ campaigners criticise plan
Childcare could be reopened in phases next month if Covid-19 situation continues to improve - Nphet
Ministers to finalise Living with Covid-19 Plan ahead of Cabinet meeting
Hospitality and tourism workers urged to take new courses ahead of reopening
Department of Higher Education announces two online skills programmes for workers
When will we fly again? Nobody knows
Smart money: The future of aviation – and Ireland’s international connections – now clouded
Hospitality sector needs a break on bank debt
Paschal Donohoe urged to encourage banks to restore moratorium on debt repayment
Business owners on Lockdown 3: ‘We are tired, fed up, worried and helpless’
We asked SMEs how they were coping, and their hopes and fears for 2021. Here’s what they had to say
Varadkar says businesses should plan to remain closed for three months
Business groups react with air of resignation
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