Most consumers expect higher costs this Christmas The majority of consumers expect their Christmas shopping to be more expensive this year, according to a new survey from KPMG. Business • 17 Nov
Reduced 9% VAT rate to expire at midnight The reduced 9% VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services will expire at midnight and return to 13.5%. Business • 31 Aug
Motel One Group sees sales and profits surge German budget hotel group Motel One has reported sales of €394m for the first half of the year, an increase of 64% year-on-year. Business • 02 Aug
Hospitality spend jumps in April, overall spend flat Spending in hotels, pubs and restaurants increased last month, according to new debit and credit card data from AIB. Business • 18 May
Return of 13.5% VAT would 'harm' experience economy Business group Ibec has called on the Government to make the temporary 9% VAT rate for the experience economy permanent. Business • 20 Feb
Hospitality reps meet FF over 9% VAT rate increase Representatives of the tourism and hospitality sectors met with the Fianna Fail parliamentary party this afternoon to discuss the scheduled return of the temporary 9% … Business • 15 Feb
Govt owes €41m for Ukrainian refugee accommodation The Government department responsible for finding accommodation for Ukrainian refugees owes hundreds of hotels, hostels and B&Bs €41m in unpaid bills for the help. Ireland • 14 Feb
Costs and staffing test retail and hospitality in 2022 2022 got off to a rocky start for many businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors. Business • 23 Dec 22
Yuletide Yield: Businesses that get a Christmas bounce Christmas is an important time for many reasons, but for some businesses it's make or break, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Dec 22
Fáilte Ireland warned staff shortages could hit service Fáilte Ireland has warned that a lack of staff in the hospitality industry could lead to poor service and "long-term reputational damage" for tourism here. Business • 11 Nov 22
Wine sales down 13% in 2021 as hospitality reopened Wine sales fell last year on the back of the reopening of hospitality, according to industry group Drinks Ireland. Business • 19 Aug 22
€37m revenue hit sustained by Fitzgerald's pub group The pub and hotel group which owns Kehoe's and the Stag's Head in Dublin last year sustained a €37 million hit to revenues due to … Business • 27 May 22
Minister pressing for 9% VAT rate to be extended The Minister for Tourism has said she is pressing for the temporarily reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality to be extended further. Business • 27 Apr 22
Crisis cooking in hospitality due to chef shortage They should be cooking up a storm in the kitchen, but a crisis is brewing in hospitality due to the shortage of chefs. Business • 26 Mar 22
A year of chopping and changing for hospitality sector 2021 was a year of chopping and changing for the hospitality sector. While most businesses were shut for the first six months of the year, … 2021 in Review • 30 Dec 21
No plans to close retail or hospitality, Tánaiste says Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there are no plans to close retail or hospitality - or any businesses at this stage. Business • 26 Nov 21
Christmas cancellations cost hotels €90m in revenue Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the … Business • 25 Nov 21
Camile set to hit 1,100 employees as revenues rise 23% Numbers employed at the Brody Sweeney-led Camile Thai restaurant group are set to top 1,100 by the end of this year. Business • 05 Oct 21
Staff shortages force closure of 40 Nando's in Britain Fast-food chain Nando's has been forced to temporarily close more than 40 outlets in Britain, around 10% of its restaurants, after staff shortages hit its … Business • 18 Aug 21
Hospitality spending soars amid partial reopening - AIB New figures from AIB show that after months of being closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, consumers spent over €90,000 an hour at pubs in June. Business • 13 Jul 21
Suppliers hit by deferred reopening of indoor dining Restaurant orders to suppliers are down by over 30% due to the delayed reopening of indoor dining, according to Unify Ordering, an app that connects … Business • 13 Jul 21
Chambers Ireland: Clear timelines needed in Govt plan Ahead of this evening's announcement on the further reopening of society, Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to publish clear reopening timelines for businesses. Business • 28 May 21
Upskilling programmes for hospitality, tourism sector Two new upskilling programmes for employees in the hospitality and tourism sector have been announced today. Ireland • 12 Feb 21
Job security a concern for 60% of retail workers Almost 60% of workers in the retail and hospitality industries say they are concerned about the security of their job in the weeks and months … Business • 19 Nov 20
Budget 'a life-line' to hospitality sector The reduction in the tourism VAT rate and the extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme have been broadly welcomed by the hospitality sector. budget 2021 • 13 Oct 20