Jurys Doyle Hotels posts 8% fall in profits

Jurys Doyle Hotel Group has revealed an eight per cent fall in profits.

The group said it has been hit by a "challenging trading environment".

Full-year pre-tax profits fell to €50.9 million, from €55.7 million last time.

Turnover increased by 6 per cent to €266.3 million, from €252.1 million.

The total dividend per share increased by 10 per cent to 21.9 cents per share, from 19.87 cents.