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HOTELIERS WARN THAT FSAI CALORIES-ON-MENUS SCHEME MUST REMAIN VOLUNTARY

09.04.2014

HOTELIERS WARN THAT FSAI CALORIES-ON-MENUS SCHEME MUST REMAIN VOLUNTARY

Mandatory Calorie-Labelling Would Be Entirely Inappropriate for Hotels and Guesthouses, Says IHF

 

NEW PRESIDENT OF IRISH HOTELS FEDERATION ELECTED

26.02.2014

NEW PRESIDENT OF IRISH HOTELS FEDERATION ELECTED

 

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) today announced Stephen McNally as its newly elected President.  Stephen becomes the 35th President of the IHF, succeeding Michael Vaughan, and will hold the office for a two-year term.  The IHF is the premier representative tourism body in Ireland representing over 900 hotels and guesthouses which, combined, employ over 54,000 people throughout the country.

 

WINNERS OF GATHERING AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE IRISH HOTELS FEDERATION

27.02.2014

WINNERS OF GATHERING AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE IRISH HOTELS FEDERATION

 

Tuesday 25th February 2014: The Irish Hotels Federation today announced the winners of its Gathering Awards, recognising the lasting legacy created by community initiatives around the country following the Year of the Gathering.  Sponsored by Electric Ireland, the awards were presented at the IHF’s Annual Conference in Trim, Co Meath by Michael Ring, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

 

HOTELIERS WELCOME CONTINUED GROWTH IN OVERSEAS VISITORS

26.02.2014

Wednesday 26th February 2014

 

HOTELIERS WELCOME CONTINUED GROWTH IN OVERSEAS VISITORS

Stephen McNally, Newly Elected President of the Irish Hotels Federation

 

·     Welcome boost from growth in overseas visitors (up 8.2% Nov 2013 – Jan 2014)

·     Figures demonstrate continued momentum for tourism into 2014

ADDITIONAL 74,000 TOURISM JOBS POSSIBLE BY 2020

26.02.2014

ADDITIONAL 74,000 TOURISM JOBS POSSIBLE BY 2020

The Prize Will Be Substantial if We Get Tourism Right, Says Hotels Chief

 

·        Target of 10 million annual overseas visitors achievable by 2020

·        Increased tourism marketing could generate additional €540 million in annual tax revenue

HOTELIERS CALL FOR RADICAL CUTS TO PUBLIC SECTOR CHARGES

24.02.2014

HOTELIERS CALL FOR RADICAL CUTS TO PUBLIC SECTOR CHARGES

Cost Competitiveness a Serious Concern for Irish Hoteliers

 

·   Hoteliers calls for a 30% reduction in local authority rates

·   Concerns over duplication and potential wastage at Irish Water

HOTELIERS MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT TOURISM OUTLOOK FOR 2014

24.02.2014

HOTELIERS MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT TOURISM OUTLOOK FOR 2014

Excessive Levels of Outstanding Debt Still Serious Challenge

 

·   83% of hotels and guesthouses indicate a positive outlook for trading conditions

·   68% of hoteliers plan to take on additional staff over next 12 months

SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF CRAFT/ENTRY-LEVEL STAFF

24.02.2014

SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF CRAFT/ENTRY-LEVEL STAFF

Hoteliers say Government must do more to support craft-level training

 

  • 75% of hotels and guesthouses report difficulties hiring suitably qualified craft-level staff
  • 3,000 entry level positions needed every year in tourism sector
  • Dedicated Tourism Training Unit required for hospitality training

 

HOTELS SECTOR REPORT SHOWS SLIGHT INCREASE IN BEDNIGHTS

23.02.2014

HOTELS SECTOR REPORT SHOWS SLIGHT INCREASE IN BEDNIGHTS

2013 Good Year but Full Recovery Long Way Off

 

  • Hotel room occupancy rates up 1% in 2013 
  • Weak consumer sentiment impacting on domestic tourism
  • Overseas visitors up 469,000 (7.2%) in 2013
  • Over 23,000 jobs created by hospitality sector since 2011

 

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