Hotel Federation Looks For Clarity On When Tourism Sector May Resume

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 08:12

By Gareth Farrell

The Irish Hotels Federation's calling on government to put in place a clear roadmap for the reopening of the tourism sector and the hosting of events of all sizes.

Yesterday a ban on events of over 5,000 people was put in place until September because of the pandemic.
The move has resulted in the cancellation of a host of events and festivals this summer, including the Tinahely show and various town festivals here in Wicklow.
President of the Irish Hotels Federation, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane says it will have a big impact on businesses and they now need some certainty

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