The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum insists it’s vital that countries to come together in the new year to ensure the worldwide rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. Sean Lally says it’s been an unbelievable two years for the hospitality sector, with many businesses experiencing a traumatic time in terms of trying to keep […]
The President of Ennis Chamber says the hospitality sector is facing a ‘massive staff retention crisis’ due to repeated COVID-19 restrictions. An 8pm closing time takes effect for pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres from today – with 50 per cent capacity for large events. The measures coming into effect today will stay in place until […]
NPHET is expected to recommend further restrictions on social mixing over Christmas when it meets this morning. They’ll consider whether new limits are needed on household visits – and further cuts to the hospitality sector. New rules on social contacts are also expected, with the Omicron variant accounting for 13 per cent of Covid cases […]
The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum says American Airlines’ reversal of their decision to fly from Shannon in 2022 is ‘unfortunate’ and ‘an indirect result’ of the impact of the pandemic on aviation. The airline announced its intention not to push ahead with resuming its Shannon to Philadelphia route in May as planned, […]
The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum has expressed frustration over the introduction of new restrictions on aviation, saying it could lead to renewed lack of confidence in the aviation sector. A negative PCR or professionally carried out antigen test will be needed to fly into Ireland from the end of this week. Cabinet […]