Many North West hotels to stay open over winter to counteract staff issues
A Donegal Hotelier says that many Hotels in the north west will continue to trade over the winter months so that they will be able to secure the services of existing staff in the spring of 2023. Paul Diver is the Chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish…
Further easing of Covid-19 restriction expected later
The prospect of a more significant summer in the north west is moving a step closer with the easing of a of number of covid-19 restrictions expected later this evening. Early indications are suggesting that International travel for holidays is set to return on July 19th. The plans for further…
Hotels & Restaurants struggling to secure staff
Local Hotels and Restaurants in the north west are finding it difficult to secure the services of staff in the lead up to Christmas. There are a number of factors contributing to the shortage of staff, including workers moving from the hospitality sector to supermarkets and pharmacies. It’s…
Guidelines needed to help hotels re-open
The Irish Hotels Federation is seeking guidelines from the government on the reopening of hotels. According to the government’s easing of restrictions roadmap, hotels will be allowed to re-open in July. Gerry Moore, manager of the Sligo Park Hotel, is optimistic that people will be holidaying in Ireland…
Donegal hotels feel Brexit effect
Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal are reporting a sharp drop in business sentiment due to Brexit. The Irish Hotels Federation says business sentiment amongst hotels and guesthouses in Donegal and across the country has deteriorated sharply year on year. It says this represents a stark change in outlook compared with…
Local Hotelier warns of proposed rise in hospitality V.A.T. Rate
An increase in the Hospitality VAT rate in tomorrow’s budget could lead to job losses right across the local region. That’s according to local Hotelier and the former President of the Irish Hotels Federation, Joe Dolan. There are fears that the VAT rate could be restored to 13.5%…
‘Sex for sale in apartments and hotels throughout the region’
Sex trafficking and prostitution is a serious problem in the north west, with brothels being advertised throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. That’s according to the group Ruhama, which supports victims of sex trafficking. According to its 2016 annual report just released, it supported 92 victims last year. Most had been…