Dalata Hotel shares rise on 'better-than-expected' reopening business 

Hotel group enjoys a bounce in occupancy levels since the reopening of hospitality sector

The Clayton Hotel in Cork. Owner, the Dalata Hotel Group said it saw a 'better-than-expected' level of business across its hotels after hospitality reopened in June.

Shares in hotel operator Dalata jumped by more than 4% on the back of it recording a bounce in occupancy levels since the reopening of the hospitality sector last month.

The owner of the Clayton and Maldron chains said it saw “better-than-expected” trading last month, when hotels were allowed to reopen for guests.