Organisation: Irish Hotels Federation

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<p>Nearby developments including a major student accommodation block have been completed since the sod was turned on the event centre site but practically nothing has happened since this photo of the hoarding and the adjacent Beamish & Crawford was taken in 2017. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Cork business groups unite to call for action after events centre is delayed yet again

Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, Irish Hotels Federation, Vintners' Federation of Ireland, and Restaurants Association of Ireland decry 'yet another considerable setback'

<p>Michael Magner will represent more than 900 hotels and guesthouses employing 65,000 people as President of the Irish Hotels Federation.</p>

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Michael Magner elected President of the Irish Hotels Federation

<p dir="ltr">Delays are contributing to staff shortages here as skilled chefs who want to work in Ireland can be put off by the delays.</p>

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Chef shortage made worse by visa delays, says Cork hotel manager

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Hotel federation criticises expiration of 9% VAT rate

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Overseas visitors to Ireland in June spent almost €1,400 each during one-week stay

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Dublin hotel rejects accusation of price gouging for Taylor Swift concerts

Donagh Davern: Young workers could be the solution to hospitality staff shortages

There is no doubt that changing the mindset of young people towards the sector is a key focus for hospitality providers in their efforts to curb the staff crisis they face

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Special 9% Vat rate for hospitality sector extended until September

The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) will also be extended, and simplified to allow more small businesses to avail of the support

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

'Significant increases' in cost of hotel rooms to continue next year, Fáilte Ireland warns

Fáilte Ireland CEO says he has written to hotel providers to remind them to 'try not squeeze the last few euro out of those last few rooms'

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Donohoe 'through the roof' at hotel price gouging

Finance Minister threatens to increase hospitality Vat rate to punish price gouging

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Hoteliers accused of damaging country's reputation with high prices

The hiking of hotel prices during large events was also highlighted at the Oireachtas tourism committee.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Justice minister to roll out late-night charter to tackle harassment and assault

Venues will be asked to train staff and to bar people for both microaggressions and more serious acts of sexual violence

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Ukrainian refugees in hotels 'not good for refugees or tourism', warns Fáilte Ireland boss

Of 1,000 businesses surveyed in 2021, 30% said they face closure if recruitment challenges are not resolved.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Covid wage subsidy scheme being used for 'robbery' says Revenue Commissioners chair

EWSS controversy continues as Revenue chief speaks out about suspected fraud, and the Hotels Federation highlights €92m loss in cancellations

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Hotels and guesthouses 'could face €60m reopening bill'

Irish Hotels Federation calls for further aid, saying reopening could cost businesses almost €1,000 per bedroom

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Irish businesses cry out for a shot in the arm as the lockdown rumbles on

Retailers, builders, hoteliers, publicans, and restaurateurs are calling for much more clarity and support from the Government, with confirmation that the country is staying in lockdown — at least until early April — threatening meaningful economic ...

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Covid-19 restrictions cost Irish hotels €2.6bn last year

Latest Irish Hotels Federation survey estimates 9.5m bednights were lost last year as Covid-19 battered industry

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Restrictions 'will put 60,000 retail jobs at risk'

Retail Ireland said a closure of 'non-essential' shops would be 'a massive blow' to a sector still recovering from lockdown earlier this year

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020

Hotels decimated: 'Government just have to find the money'

An extension of, and increase to, the wage subsidy scheme, is one of the key asks ahead of #Budget2021 today

Tue, 13 Oct, 2020

Hotel occupancy plummets as federation calls for cut in Vat to 5%

Almost 90% of hotels across the country are expected to be open by the middle of this month but reported occupancy levels for the peak summer months of July and August have plummeted.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

'Staycationers' told to shop around to avoid high prices

Social media users have reacted with fury at "ripoff" prices, highlighting a week's stay in the West or Southwest between €2,000 and €3,000 in some hotels on popular hotel stay aggregating websites such as Booking.com or Trivago.ie.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Hospitality could feel Covid-19 impact for years, say business reps

The impact of Covid-19 could be felt in the hospitality sector until 2025, business representatives are warning.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Young to benefit from jobs stimulus, Vat threshold set to rise and virus wage schemes extended

Taking more businesses out of the Vat net, reducing taxes for the tourism sector, lowering commercial rates, and extending wage subsidies further are all expected to be included in the Government’s jobs stimulus package to be unveiled next month.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Oireachtas committee to hear small businesses need €15bn bailout

The Covid-19 committee will tomorrow hear from representatives of SMEs, the tourism and hospitality sector and those from the arts.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Kerry's roadmap to get tourists back to the county

Slowly but surely life is trickling back to the streets of towns across Kerry but as businesses open their doors, safety remains a prime consideration.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Guidelines for reopening hospitality sector published amid call to reduce 2m social distancing rule

Fáilte Ireland has published guidelines for the tourism industry to ensure businesses can reopen safely on June 29.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Two-thirds of insurance claims for business interruption have been refused

22% of businesses have seen their premiums increase since the start Covid-19 crisis.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Hairdressers want further trimming of shortened reopening roadmap

Hairdressers remain hopeful of being given approval to reopen their salons early despite the Government’s overall roadmap for the resumption of commercial activity being brought forward by nearly a month.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Businesses warn of thousands of job losses unless two-metre rule is changed

The Government is under mounting pressure to relax social distancing guidelines as the retail and hospitality sectors warn of thousands of permanent job losses unless the two-metre rule is changed.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Clayton Hotels owner could burn through €12m per month in worst case scenario - analyst

The owner of the Clayton and Maldron hotel chains, the Dalata Hotel Group, could burn through €12m of cash per month in the second half of the year if the Covid-19 disruption lingers and the business fails to generate any revenue, Goodbody has claimed.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Tourism bodies want swift action to save industry

Tourism operators are warning of the need for immediate interventions to help preserve the industry.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Cork tourism chiefs confident of recovery, but not without help from government

Cork tourism is confident of recovery, but "a full package of supports" is vital, writes Áine Kenny

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Delivery of the State's €6.5bn business rescue package deemed 'questionable'

The prospect of a successful delivery of the Government’s wide-ranging €6.5bn rescue package for businesses has been branded as “questionable” by one of the country’s largest regional chamber of commerce.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Hoteliers call for scrapping of Tourism Vat for 12 months during pandemic

The Irish Hotels Federation is calling for a permanent reduction in the Tourism Vat rate.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Hotels group asks government for events reopening 'roadmap'

The Irish Hotels Federation has called on government to put in place a 'clear roadmap' for the reopening of the tourism sector, and the hosting of events of all sizes.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

'Kerry will still be there when this passes' - Mayor warns holidaymakers to stay away from Kingdom

There is growing concern that huge numbers were in situ before the latest legislation to restrict movement to second homes and other accommodation

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Gardaí stop cars entering packed carpark at Clare beach

Gardaí had to restrict access to the carpark at a popular Clare beach for a time this afternoon as hundreds descended on the area to take advantage of the fine weather.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Cork food wholesalers recruits hundreds of new staff to meet retail demand

The company has reached out to groups impacted by COVID-19 such as the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the Irish Hotels Federation.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Hoteliers criticise government's 'meaningless' Covid-19 intervention

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has criticised the Government’s measures to help the hotel industry during the Covid-19 epidemic, saying they don’t go far enough.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Irish Hotels Federation say support actions so far are grossly inadequate as members face dire consequences

Calls to eliminate VAT on accommodation and food services to 0% immediately until the crisis passes.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2020

Ministers to seek payment break for tourism and hospitality sectors

They want payments to Revenue, banks, and local authorities to be postponed as a first step in supporting the sectors.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Tourism chiefs: Defer Vat payment next week to keep firms going in Covid-19 crisis

Irish business and trade union leaders said they stand ready to work with government in a national effort to face down the Covid-19 crisis, but warn that they need more help to prevent firms from going under.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

You may still kiss the bride or groom in Kerry

Whether the guests may kiss the bride and hug the groom will be "entirely up to themselves" in church weddings in the Diocese of Kerry.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Vintners' Federation call for Vat payments to be suspended during coronavirus outbreak

Meanwhile, hotels across the country will also take a financial hit with the cancellation of parades.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Business Movers

Here is a selection of people starting new roles with businesses in Ireland, including the Irish Banking Culture Board, Bord Bia, Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange, the Irish Hotels Federation and Sodexo.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Investigation launched after demolition for Cork city sleeper hotel

An investigation is underway following the demolition of a building on Cork’s MacCurtain Street to pave the way for a €7m ‘city-sleeper’ hotel.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Irish Hotels Association: Chinese tourism influx falters

Irish hotels are bracing for loss of over 100,000 bookings from China in coming months due to the coronavirus, according to the Irish Hotels Federation.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Tourism chiefs warned of serious headwinds ahead

Ireland’s tourism industry is under “considerable pressure”, with costs, Brexit uncertainty, and the coronavirus all potential headwinds this year, a leading economist has warned.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Ireland's two-tier tourism industry continues

Ireland continues to have a two-tier tourism industry with the regions bearing the brunt of the slowdown the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has said.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Tourism industry urges all 2020 candidates to commit to action to support jobs growth

The Irish Hotels Federation has urged all candidates in tomorrow’s election to commit to decisive action in support of the continued growth of Irish tourism.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020