Irish hotel occupancy rose to 76% last year

Ireland’s hotel sector said it is cautiously optimistic for 2026, after the national average room-occupancy rate rose slightly to 76% last year.

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which meets in Killarney today for its annual conference, says that business costs and global uncertainty are the primary concerns facing hoteliers.

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