Many hospitality and tourism operators are 'at a cross roads' and struggling to cope with operating costs, tight margins and reduced profitability.
Representatives including the LVA and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation will meet TDs and Senators today ahead of Budget 2025.
They're calling for a return to the 9 per cent VAT introduced during the Pandemic and say the industry is struggling with the current 13.5 per cent rate.
President of the Irish Hotels Federation Michael Magner says the current situation isn't providing an immersive experience for tourists.
Hospitality and Tourism sector renew calls for a return to 9% VAT rate
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