The lack of international tourism has left the hospitality sector solely relying on the domestic market for the remainder of the summer.
Many hotels including the Kingsley has re-opened it's doors to guests this week, however many more are waiting until July 13th due to a lack of bookings..
The lack of international tourism and conferences and large corporate events coming to the city has left the hospitality sector solely relying on the domestic market for the remainder of the summer..
The Kingsley's general manager and Cork Chair of the Irish Hotels Federation Fergal Harte says it's very difficult to predict when tourist and business travellers will return to the city and at the moment staycations are vital to the industry
The Irish Hotels Federation say thousands of hospitality employees could be laid off if the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is not extended and have also called for a cut to VAT
Speaking to RedFM News Fergal Harte says hoteliers are focusing on the present but are also keeping an eye on the future
