Fáilte Ireland: Room shortage threatens Dublin tourism

Fáilte Ireland has warned that the current shortage of hotel accommodation in Dublin is posing a double risk to the growth of tourism in the capital.

In a new report, the tourism agency claims the high number of nights when hotels in the city have near-full occupancy rates is creating difficulties for visitors in finding accommodation, while also resulting in higher room rates.

It claims such “compression” not only deters tourists on the nights in question but also impacts on the overall perception of Dublin as an expensive destination.