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HOTELIERS WELCOME INCREASE IN WEDDING GUEST NUMBERS

27.07.2021

 

HOTELIERS WELCOME INCREASE IN WEDDING GUEST NUMBERS

27th July 2021          

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has welcomed the decision by the Government to allow weddings of up to 100 guests from August 5th.

HOTELIERS CALL FOR CLARITY ON WEDDING NUMBERS

25.07.2021

HOTELIERS CALL FOR CLARITY ON WEDDING NUMBERS

25TH July 2021                  

Hoteliers Welcome Government Funding for Sector

23.07.2021

HOTELIERS WELCOME GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SECTOR

Part of Tourism Business Continuity Scheme

 

Hoteliers Welcome Recommendation to Extend 9% Vat to 2025

21.07.2021

 

Hoteliers Welcome Recommendation to Extend 9% Vat to 2025
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media publish report and recommendations

Hoteliers Look Forward to Resumption of Indoor Hospitality

12.07.2021

Following Government measures announced today, the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) looks forward to the resumption of indoor hospitality later this month. Tim Fenn, Chief Executive, also welcomed the news that children will be exempt from the requirement to be vaccinated. “Today’s announcement is an important milestone in the reopening of society and the economy and in the recovery of Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry,” he said.

 

HOTELIERS DISAPPOINTED AT INDOOR DINING DELAY

29.06.2021

The Irish Hotels Federation, which represents hotel and guesthouse owners across the country, has expressed its disappointment at the Government’s announcement today that the reopening of indoor dining is being delayed. IHF President, Elaina Fitgerald Kane said the news was a crushing blow to businesses in the hospitality sector and the thousands of people who had been looking forward to returning to work next week.

IHF Skillnet launched to deliver new upskilling for Irish Hotels and Guesthouses

24.06.2021

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) and Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the competitiveness, productivity, and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led workforce development, has today launched a new Irish Hotels Federation Skillnet to address business and skills challenges in the industry.

Hotels Facing €60 million in reopening costs

31.05.2021

Ireland’s hotel and guesthouse sector is facing reopening costs of almost €60 million as businesses across the country prepare to reopen to guests from Wednesday, 2nd June. A recent Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) industry survey suggests that it will cost businesses approximately €964 per bedroom to reopen – equivalent to over €72,000 for an average 75-bedroom hotel. The IHF is calling for an increase in reopening grants to reflect actual costs.

Hoteliers Welcome Further Easing of Restrictions

28.05.2021

Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has welcomed the Taoiseach’s announcement today that indoor dining for non-residents will be reopening as well as international travel for non-essential reasons resuming from 19th July along with the easing of restrictions on guest numbers for weddings. Commenting on the Government’s plan to reopen society and the economy, IHF President Elaina Fitzgerald Kane said: “Today hotels and guesthouses across the country have been given much-needed clarity that will help their business planning for the peak tourism season. This is another important step in the right direction for the tourism and hospitality industry. However, we still have a long road ahead of us,” she said.

HOTELIERS WELCOME NEW FAILTE IRELAND OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

26.05.2021

The Irish Hotels Federation has welcomed the publication today by Failte Ireland of detailed operational guidelines for hotels and guesthouses. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the IHF said that the guidelines, which cover operations and facilities, should provide reassurance for guests that they can look forward to an enjoyable, relaxing and safe stay in an Irish hotel or guesthouse from next week. She said excluding children under 12 from the capacity limits for tables dining outdoors was particularly welcome and will be good news for families.

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