Hotel & Restaurant Sector

IHF says 87% of hotels preparing to reopen; calls for action on tourism

Hospitality Ireland – 16.06.2020

Almost nine in 10 hoteliers across the country are readying themselves to reopen for guests by mid-July, according to an industry survey undertaken by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). The survey of over 300 hoteliers was taken following the government's decision to bring forward the reopening date of hotels to June 29 and the publication of operational guidelines by Fáilte Ireland. IHF CEO Tim Fenn stated, "It is really encouraging to see that 87% of hotels now intend to reopen by mid-July. We face a serious challenge however in terms of making up ground due to lost overseas business as highlighted by our survey. For the peak summer month of August, members project an average occupancy of 38% this year compared with an average occupancy of 90% for the same month last year - representing an enormous drop in projected business levels."

Dalata launch holiday in Ireland offer in response to resurging domestic tourism demand

Hotel and Restaurant Times - 17.06.2020

Dalata Hotel Group, Ireland’s largest hotel operator has launched the Group’s 2020 ‘Holiday in Ireland’ offer across its Clayton, Maldron and partner hotels as it prepares to re-open on 29th June.  Pat McCann, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group commented “All of the current indicators show strong demand for domestic tourism as the time comes for Ireland to relax and unwind. At Dalata, we are looking forward to welcoming our guests back and have been working hard to ensure your stay with us is a stress free, enjoyable one.” Over the past few months, Dalata has been preparing to welcome guests back to the Group’s hotels and working hard to ensure a relaxing stay for everyone.