A West Clare Hotelier is warning the hotel and tourism industry in Clare is facing into a very bleak winter.
The Irish Hotels Federation says 8,800 jobs in Clare are at imminent risk, with only 17% of hotel rooms in the Midwest expected to be filled this month and next.
It follows what’s been described as a very challenging July and August with average national occupancy at 49%, representing a significant drop on the 90% occupancy achieved during these summer months last year.
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Owner of the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, John Burke has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that effective supports will be needed to safeguard jobs over the winter season.
