IHF WELCOMES NEW TOURISM MINISTER

10th March 2011

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) today welcomed the appointment of Leo Varadkar, TD, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Tim Fenn, chief executive, IHF, states, “We welcome the appointment of Leo Varadkar as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. Given tourism’s position as the country’s largest indigenous employer, Minister Varadkar will play an important role in ensuring that national policies are focussed on supporting and developing this vital industry in these difficult times”.

“We look forward to working with him and will be seeking an early meeting to discuss his policy objectives and the immediate concerns of hotels and guesthouses nationwide.” adds Mr Fenn.

Mr Fenn concluded by thanking the outgoing Minister, Ms Mary Hanafin, for her contribution and support to the industry during her tenure as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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