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Hoteliers Welcome Launch of New National Tourism Policy

2 Dec , 2025  

The Irish Hotels Federation has welcomed the publication of the Government’s five-year National Tourism Policy. The new policy sets out a clear and achievable ambition to enhance the economic and social contribution of Irish tourism as a critically important employer, supporting one in ten jobs nationally – including over 69,000 people employed directly by hotels […]

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“Published figures for overseas visitors continue to be out of kilter with industry data on the ground,” says IHF Chief Executive Paul Gallagher

2 May , 2025  

Commenting on the March CSO statistics for inbound tourism, Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation states that the published figures for overseas visitors continue to be out of kilter with industry data on the ground, including figures from hotels which are reporting a strong performance for room bookings year to date. “The latest industry […]

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Ciara Faherty, The Castlecourt Hotel wins Irish Hotels Federation Award

24 Mar , 2025  

Ciara Faherty, from Castlecourt Hotel’s Sales & Marketing team, Westport Co. Mayo, has been named the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) National Employee of the Year. Now in its eight year, the award celebrates and recognises hotel team members who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace. Michael Magner, President of the IHF presented Ms […]

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