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. @peterburkefg @mmag1975 @PaulGall186 .

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.@SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD.

We welcome the commitment in the proposed programme for Government to support SMEs within the hospitality sector, including in relation to VAT. #Tourism #Hospitality @mmag1975 @PaulGall186 @SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD .

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. @PaulGall186.

An opinion piece by IHF President Michael Magner in the Irish Times today calling for a new approach from the incoming Government to secure the long-term future our tourism and hospitality industry.@SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD @mmag1975 @IrishTimesBiz .

RT @CowenBarry: 🌎✈️Our tourism industry is vital to Ireland's economy & communities. With the right policies, it will also lead on sustaina….

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. @MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD.

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

We are calling for the following four Policy Measures to be prioritised by the next Government to put our sector on a more stable footing:.@MichealMartinTD @SimonHarrisTD

Joint Statement from Tourism & Hospitality groups calling on all TDs and political parties to support a greater prioritisation of the sector within the next programme for Government 👉.#Tourism #Hospitality @Irishtourismind @RAI_ie @VFIpubs @LVADublinPubs.

RT @CowenBarry: ☀️ 🍽️ Great to meet with representatives from @RAI_ie and @IHFcomms this evening in Brussels for a @HOTREC_EUROPE event fac….

RT @HotelNews_ie: Check out this week's Highlights from Irish Hotel News, featuring #People #Hotels #Celebrations #Fundraising #Awards and….

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👉

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.

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.

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 👉.

“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 #GE2024 .

RT @HotelNews_ie: Check out this week's Highlights from Irish Hotel News, featuring #People #Hotels #Events #Awards #Reviews and lots more!….

RT @HotelNews_ie: Check out this week's Highlights from Irish Hotel News, featuring #People #Hotels #Events #Awards #Reviews and lots more!….

RT @poloconghaile: Cork was this week named one of the 25 best places in the world to visit in 2025 by National Geographic. https://t.co/….