Local Tourism Industry will suffer major losses with new restrictions
The local business community in Donegal are trying to come to terms with the news of the County moving to level four restrictions from Midnight. Hotels in Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan will only be able to accommodate existing guests and essential workers under level 4. Paul Diver, owner…
Tourism & Hospitality sectors in Donegal facing massive challenges
The tourism and hospitality industry in Donegal is facing a threat unlike in any other county because of Donegal’s dependence on business from Northern Ireland. That’s according to Paul Diver, of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh and chairman of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, who says…
Business sentiment slips in north west
Business sentiment across the north west has slipped, according to a new survey by the Irish Hotels Federation. The industry survey was undertaken before the federation’s annual conference and trade fair, which is currently taking place in Galway. While 40% of hotel and guesthouse owners across the country report an…
VAT rates need to be reduced for north west hospitality sector
The government have been called to divert funds form its ‘Brexit war fund’ to the local hospitality sector in the form of VAT rate reductions. The Restaurants Association of Ireland are calling on the government to reduce the food VAT rate after recent figures released by the CSO…
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…
Donegal hotelier says any hike in VAT rate will cost jobs
A Donegal hotelier says any hike in the hotel sector’s 9% VAT rate will affect jobs in the North West. Paul Diver the general manager of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh has been responding to reports this week that the government may increase the VAT rate in the next budget.…