Hotel occupancy plummets as federation calls for cut in Vat to 5%

Almost 90% of hotels across the country are expected to be open by the middle of this month but reported occupancy levels for the peak summer months of July and August have plummeted.

IHF President Elaina Fitzgerald Kane said a Vat reduction similar to that applied in the UK was vital for the hospitality sector. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Hoteliers want a reduction in tourism Vat to 5% to support the hospitality sector.