Hospitality must make sector more attractive as a long-term career

Clare hotelier renews his call for the industry to act

Armada Hotel owner John Burke with pastry chef Sorcha Peyton; Alba Aranda, housekeeping; and guest relations manager James McKenna launching the recruitment drive for 100 workers.

A Clare hotelier has renewed his call for Ireland's hospitality industry to make the sector more attractive as a long-term career.

John Burke, who owns the four-star Armada Hotel at Spanish Point, said he is currently half-way through a campaign to recruit 100 staff for the hotel that is due to open to the public next month following an extensive €3m renovation. The hospitality sector was among the hardest hit during the lockdown and bars, restaurants, and hotels have struggled to recruit the required staff when they have been allowed to open.