Tourist tax could improve Dublin, leading to a better visitor experience
Real risk to city lies not in levy but in failing to invest in infrastructure, cleanliness and public realm
Irish Hotels Federation
Tourist tax would make Ireland less attractive as a destination
Ireland is competing internationally for every visitor. The last thing we should be doing is increasing costs further
Dublin hotels were full on a record number of days in 2025
IHF conference in Killarney told that more accommodation stock for tourists was needed outside Dublin
High building costs and planning delays a ‘serious threat’ to tourism
‘Significant hurdles that make it difficult’ to deliver new beds.
Hoteliers broadly positive in outlook for business over next 12 months
Mounting business costs and global uncertainty among primary concerns as hoteliers gather for annual conference
‘It is so important to support smaller shops’: west coast villages count on loyal locals at Christmas
In remote parts of Cork, Mayo and Donegal, small businesses are hoping for a bumper festive season
‘There are many food operations that, from now until July 1st, just won’t make it’
Budget 2026: Hospitality companies will go out of business before the cut to VAT rate is applied
Beef or salmon? A disappearing menu choice as restaurateurs battle rising prices
Food inflation and increasingly price sensitive customers are forcing the industry to scrutinise every menu ingredient and consider cheaper options
Hotels group seeks grants scheme for retrofitting, supports for staff accommodation
Irish Hotels Federation’s pre-budget submission also seeks return of 9% VAT rate for food services and extra €90m for tourism marketing
‘I don’t think the Department of Finance have any respect for the tourism industry’
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Hoteliers and retailers push back on possible VAT cut delay
Extending the VAT cut to food and drink only would likely cost about €675 million, Tax Strategy Group papers show
Planned 9.8% increase in non-domestic water charges undermining viability of hotels, says IHF
Uisce Eireann had originally suggested a 13 per cent increase in charges to the CRU
Hotels body renews call for 9% VAT rate amid ‘ever-increasing operating costs’
IHF appealed for measures to tackle business costs and ‘enhanced air access’ at Dublin and regional airports
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