Local Hotelier welcomes decision to retain low VAT rate for hospitality sector
A Donegal Hotelier says the decision not to increase the VAT rate in the hospitality sector could safeguard thousands of jobs in the sector later this year. The Government is today likely to extend the lower 9% VAT rate for the industry. The measure, introduced to help combat…
Donegal hotelier issues warning over imminent VAT hike
There’s a warning that a new found momentum in the North West hospitality industry could be thrown into jeopardy should the Government increase VAT rates in September. The comments were made by Chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation Paul Diver who is also the owner…
8pm closing time has had ‘devastating’ impact on north west hospitality
The chairman of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotel’s Association says the 8pm closing time has had a ‘devastating’ impact on the hospitality sector across the north west. Covid passes for indoor dining and the curfew are set to be scrapped, as NPHET recommends the easing of almost all…
Donegal hotel boss says VAT increase was ‘a sucker punch no one saw coming’
The chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has the budget announcement of an increase in the VAT rate for the hospitality industry as ‘a sucker punch no one saw coming.’ Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the reduced VAT rate of 9% for the hospitality…
Donegal hotelier says Northern restrictions should change to match Republic’s
A Donegal hotelier says Northern Ireland’s Covid restrictions should change to match the Republic’s. Several rules for hospitality, such as the need to present a vaccine passport and closing times, are less restrictive in the North. But there are concerns about the rising number of Covid cases in the region.…
North West Hospitality Sector re-opens today
Hotels and B&B’s across the north west can welcome back guests for the first time in more than 5 months from today. Guesthouses and self-catering accommodation can also reopen, as part of the government’s planned easing of restrictions. The Irish Hotels Federation says today’s reopening will result in…
IHF renew calls for clarity on hospitality re-openig
The Irish Hotels Federation is calling on the government to provide a roadmap for the reopening of the sector, with dates included as to when they can reopen. Paul Diver, the IHF’s Chair in Donegal, says there is a lot of work involved in reopening a hotel after a…