Dalata hotel group records a €71m loss due to the impact of coronavirus

Revenue from the group's 44 hotels, including the Maldron and Clayton brands, fell by 60%

John Hennessy, Chairman of Dalata and Pat McCann, Chief Exective. The group operates the Maldron and Clayton brands. File Picture: Maxwells.

Profits at Ireland's largest hotel group Dalata fell by almost 300% in the first half of 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus.

Revenue from the group's 44 hotels, including the Maldron and Clayton brands, fell to €80.8m down 60% on the same period last year. The company also recorded a €70.9 pre tax loss which represents a fall of 287%.