More people choosing to stay in Irish hotels

A recent article in thejournal.ie reports that, according to the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), the occupancy rate of Irish hotels has risen by 3% in 2014 in comparison to 2013 figures. This brings occupancy rates back to the same levels as before the economic crash. Every region in the country saw figures rise, with the east and midlands leading the way with growth of 8%.

This is good news not only for the tourism industry but also for the economy as a whole. According to the IHF, the tourism industry has created 33,000 new jobs since 2011. The tourism sector accounted for 4% of GNP in 2014.

To read more see thejournal.ie article.