Hoteliers upbeat, but concerned over Brexit

Irish hoteliers are upbeat about their prospects for 2017, despite more than 90% being concerned about the effects of the UK leaving the EU.

The latest industry barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) shows that two-thirds of hoteliers are intending to increase marketing spend next year, nearly 90% plan to invest in refurbishment work, and 41% are set to boost staff levels.

One of the strongest years for tourism since the downturn also showed an 82% rise in business from domestic consumers, suggesting a real upturn in the economy.