That's according to a midlands hotelier, who expects "a lot of turbulence" in the job market.
A midlands hotelier says the main challenge ahead of reopening is recruitment.
With ongoing closures over the last year, large numbers of hospitality staff sought work elsewhere.
Pat McDonagh - who owns the Killeshin and Athlone Springs Hotels - expects "a lot turbulence" in the job market as the sector prepares to reopen next month:
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