Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax
Nightly levy has been considered in Dublin, but would require a change at national level
Irish Hotels Federation
Doubling of hotel development levy will hit tourism targets, Irish Hotels Federation warns
Move follows backlash against proliferation of new hotels, often seen as coming at expense of housing projects
Dramatic jump in visitor nights spent in Ireland, according to EU figures
Surge in Ireland dwarfed experience in other EU states but may be distorted by reported slump in numbers last year
Tourism numbers climbed in April, as number visiting State now higher than two years ago
Tourists visiting for multiple days stayed for nearly 7 nights on average
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
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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