Cancellations lead Cork restaurant to appeal for bookings

No shows and cancellations have been a problem as restaurants open for indoor dining 

Covid-19 has hit the hospitality sector in Ireland dramatically with repeated closures and restrictions. Picture: Helena Lopes/Pexels

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has said no-shows continue to be "soul-destroying" for the hospitality sector.

The industry body said one Dublin City centre restaurant had 18 people book and confirm a table yesterday, only to never arrive.