80% of hotels expect rise in business in 2015

Global travel trends on the rise and Irish tourism has a spring in its step again, says Fáilte Ireland

Eight out of 10 hotels expect an increase in business this year — and tourism companies’ sentiment is at its highest since the downturn began.

According to Fáilte Ireland’s barometer, tourism businesses are thriving, with more than three quarters (77%) expecting growth for the coming year.