Guesthouses, B&Bs, self-catering and hostels see occupancy rates rise in first quarter 

Operators of guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering accommodation have all seen a rise in occupancy rates in the first quarter of the year, according to Fáilte Ireland’s latest occupancy survey of non-hotel accommodation.

Operators of guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering accommodation have all seen a rise in occupancy rates in the first quarter of the year, according to Fáilte Ireland’s latest occupancy survey of non-hotel accommodation.

The rise in occupancy levels coincides with warnings that a plan is needed to tackle a shortfall in tourism beds this summer, as more than a third have been contracted out to the government for Ukrainians and asylum seekers.