Organisation: B&B Ireland

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<p>Josephine Devitt in her B&B, Copperfield House in Cashel, Co Tipp. She is proud of the large amount of repeat business she has received: 'You know you’re doing something right'. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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B&Bs may be dwindling in number but they're not a thing of the past

There's been an 80% drop in the number of bed & breakfasts in the last few decades but reforms in the way they are registered and supported are aimed at helping the sector survive

<p>The Covid pandemic is just the latest challenge facing a sector that has been at the forefront of Irish tourism for half a century. File Picture: iStock</p>

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They have been the backbone of the tourism industry but Ireland's B&Bs face an uncertain future

The bed & breakfast sector, largely built by women, faces unique challenges — but the people who welcome paying guests into their family homes are remarkably hopeful for the future

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Tourism industry demands Vat cut

Ireland’s tourism industry said it can deliver growth of 65% if the incoming government restores the 9% Vat rate.

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Number of hotel rooms falling

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Sowing the seeds of success

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Huge bookings boost for B&Bs

Mother and son recovering well after kidney transplant

Helena Healy and her son, Alan, were said to be recovering well in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, last night after a rare son-to-mother kidney transplant.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2013

Son sacrifices sport ... and kidney ... to keep mum alive

Alan Healy is giving up his weekend soccer game so he can give his mother Helena a second chance of life.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2013

Tourism industry upbeat as visitor numbers stay level

The holiday industry yesterday sounded an upbeat note on the prospects for the coming high-tourist season.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2012

Tourism needs 5% growth for survival

TOURISM needs to grow by more than 5% over the coming year if businesses are to survive the economic crisis, industry chiefs have warned.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2011

B&B classification system allows one in four to serve up star ratings

ONE-in-four bed and breakfasts have already attained three-to-five star ratings as part of a new classification system introduced three months ago.

Wed, 03 Nov, 2010

Tourism sector ‘calm’ during ash crisis

TOURISM Minister Mary Hanafin has insisted that the Irish tourist industry is reacting in a “consistent, calm and coordinated manner” to the crisis caused by volcanic ash disruption.

Tue, 11 May, 2010

B&B booking rises by 40%

BED and breakfast bookings increased by 40% last January, latest figures from B&B Ireland show.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

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