Clayton and Maldron owner hails June restart as vital for recovery

Outgoing Dalata Hotel Group CEO Pat McCann and CEO designate Dermot Crowley. The group - which owns the Clayton and Maldron chains - is eyeing a strong rebound following June's reopening.

The owner of the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains has said the early June re-opening will be “hugely positive” and “very important” for the recovery of the industry.

The Dalata Hotel Group said it suffered a €3.6m loss in the first three months of this year.