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

IHF President Elaina Fitzgerald Kane said a Vat reduction similar to that applied in the UK was vital for the hospitality sector. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Hoteliers want a reduction in tourism Vat to 5% to support the hospitality sector.

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.