Congratulations to Peter Burke, TD on his appointment as Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. We look forward to working closely with him to address the challenges facing our industry.
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A reduction in VAT would greatly assist many vulnerable food-led businesses that have faced an uncertain future & escalating cost challenges in recent years. It would be an important step toward putting these businesses on a more stable footing
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The IHF is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Gallagher as our new Chief Executive. With over four decades in the tourism & hospitality industry, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and senior leadership expertise to the role. @PaulGall186hotelnews.ie/articles/2025/i…
The sector is now at a cross-roads, with many businesses struggling to deal with very tight margins and reduced profitability due to ever-increasing operating costs, particularly in relation to food services. #Tourism#Hospitality@MichealMartinTD@SimonHarrisTD
This has been driven by economic policies pursued by the Govt, the impact of which has been particularly acute for hospitality food businesses given the labour-intensive nature of our industry.
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Our manifesto for the General Election – setting out the key policy initiatives required to support Irish tourism and hospitality, both in the immediate and longer term. #GE2024#Tourism#Hospitality
10 Key Policy Priorities for Tourism & Hospitality👉ihf.ie/updates/lobbying/2024…
The Irish Hotels Federation calls on all political parties and candidates in the General Election to commit to policy measures aimed at staving off the commercial crisis facing the wider tourism & hospitality industry, particularly food service businesses.
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1/2 Ten key policy priorities to stave off the growing commercial crisis within the tourism & hospitality sector #GE2024 - find out more in our manifesto for the general election here 👉
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2/2 As Ireland’s largest indigenous employer, a vibrant and thriving tourism & hospitality industry is vital for the country’s economic well-being – supporting over 270,000 livelihoods nationally and generating €10bn in revenues annually for the economy.
“Our message to all political parties and candidates in the general election is clear. Tourism and hospitality should not be taken for granted. Much more needs to be done to safeguard and prioritise our industry" - IHF President Michael Magner #GE2024hotelnews.ie/articles/2024/i…