The latest industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation reveals a collapse in new hotel bookings following the Government’s update on Covid restrictions on 23rd February.
The sector is effectively at a standstill with no net new bookings as cancellations wipe out any new business.
Hotels and guesthouses in Clare and across the country are now facing enormous uncertainty without much-needed clarity and additional supports from the Government.
The survey outlines occupancy results for the Mid-West of 20% in July, 15% in August and 17% in September.
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Dermot Kelly, Chair of the Shannon branch of the Irish Hotels Federation and co-owner of the Shannon Springs Hotel and to Michael Vaughan, past President of the Irish Hotels Federation from Vaughan’s Lodge, Lahinch.
