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Donegal hoteliers call for ‘detailed roadmap’ on reopening the sector

written by Staff Writer April 23, 2021
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Hotel and guesthouse owners in Donegal and across the country are calling on the government to clarify next week what the reopening of the sector will look like. 

They are also seeking a commitment to specific measures and supports including inter-county travel that will enable businesses to plan effectively for a safe and sustainable reopening. 

Mr Paul Diver, Chair of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), called for urgency from the government. 

“With June just over a month away, hotel bookings nationally are at an historic low, currently averaging only 22% for the key months of July and August. It is critical that the Government gives clarity to consumers and businesses as a matter of urgency,” Mr Diver said.

He added that his organisation is asking the government to outline a more detailed roadmap for reopening the hotel sector safely, based on clear progress markers for restrictions to be eased in line with public health improvements. 

“While we recognise the challenges around public health and suppressing Covid that it is facing, the ongoing lack of detail is jeopardising the viability of hotels and guesthouses as they grapple with the financial and operational commitments required to be ready to reopen after months of prolonged closure.”

 The Irish Hotels Federation is calling for the Government to commit to the following measures to enable hotels and guesthouses reopen safely and sustainably:

  1. Inter County Travel to be Permitted
  2. Hotels to be open to all patrons whether residents or not
  3. Capacity to be linked to function room size for events
  4. Outdoor capacity to be linked to space available
  5. Plans to be put in place for easing of restrictions for family gatherings such as weddings and christenings
  6. EU Digital Green Certificate to be adopted and plans to be put in place for other vaccinated international travellers

“Public health remains our number one priority as we reopen society and the economy. The hotels sector has a vital role to play as part of this process in ensuring Irish tourism and hospitality returns to a more stable footing in the months ahead – helping to sustain thousands of businesses and almost 270,000 livelihoods throughout the country.  These jobs represent 11% of total employment nationally and, with 70% located outside of Dublin, the regional contribution is vital to many communities. Here in Donegal tourism pre-Covid supported 7,500 jobs and contributed €249 million to the local economy,” he added.

“With over 160,000 tourism jobs lost over the last year, including many here in Donegal, recovery of tourism and hospitality must be to the fore of Government economic policy as we seek to restore employment levels as quickly as possible,” concluded Mr Diver.

 

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