Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the Irish Hotels Federation.
As a result, hotel and guesthouse owners are calling on the Government to provide additional supports. The IHF said in normal times, December trading sustains the first few months of the following year for many hotels and guesthouses.
However, it said as a result of the recent event cancellations, the sector and broader tourism are at a "critical juncture" requiring continued Government supports at current levels.
IHF Chief Executive Tim Fenn said they are calling on the Government to continue EWSS supports at their current levels at least up until April 2022, and