CSO figures show sharp fall in March visitors, but industry paints a brighter picture

Dublin local authorities need money and only a have a few ways of getting it

A number of politicians in the capital have gone public on their support for a hotel bed levy despite the strong opposition of two senior Fine Gael Ministers

Unpopular visitor levy is pitched again as a way local authorities can raise revenues

Amid concerns about lower bookings and higher costs, we spoke to hoteliers in long-established family businesses

Alan Evans notes prices already ‘elevated’ for upcoming tournament

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IHF survey shows firms set to invest millions on refurbishments

Irish Hotels Federation highlights ongoing hit from costs

Irish Hotels Federation names high-profile industry veteran Paul Gallagher as new chief executive

Reconfigured Department of Employment would help support sector that provides 270,000 jobs and generates €10bn annually in revenues

Impact ‘could lead’ to loss of 625,000 international visitors and 21,000 tourism jobs

Food sales have fallen by about 9% on average this year, and are expected to drop by as much as 12% over the rest of the year, according to lobbies

Increases in the cost of insurance have come at exactly the wrong time for many businesses in the hospitality sector

‘Digitising the guest journey’ can lead to additional revenue streams for room upgrades and room services

Irish Hotels Federation reports a drop in business sentiment as members meet for annual conference

The Taylor Swift effect this summer is just one in a series of big events that is boosting room rates

Patrick Hanley, whose family owned the hotel for almost 30 years, has three years to complete purchase of the property

Industry figures concede a lot of work is being done to reform the insurance sector in Ireland, but believe it’s not being done fast enough to prevent businesses from closing down

Minister Catherine Martin was asked if she had met or intends to meet with the Irish Hotels Federation and Fáilte Ireland to raise concerns around the ‘issue of hotels price gouging’