Half of hoteliers expect rise in tourism figures and job creation

Almost all restaurants and hotels expect the same or increased tourist numbers next year — with the creation of around 8,000 jobs.

The Fáilte Ireland annual tourism industry review highlighted that hotels are the most optimistic about next year, with more than eight out of 10 expecting to increase their volume of business.

More than half of hoteliers said they expect an increased number of tourists next year, particularly from North America, on top of two full years of rising tourist numbers.