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Monday, 23 February 2026 16:18

It comes as the Irish Hotels Federation holds annual conference in Killarney.

Occupancy across hotels in Ireland rose by one point to 76% in 2025 - however over three quarters of hoteliers are concerned about the Irish economy.

The figures for the Midlands/Mid East region remain unchanged over the same 12 month period at 76%

The Irish Hotels Federation meets today for its annual conference in Killarney

CEO Paul Gallagher says there is optimism in the industry, despite risks posed by global instability:

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