Such offers include two rooms to accommodate two adults and two younger children, instead of just one - a reason for shopping direct with a hotel, instead of relying on aggregating websites, hotel chiefs said. With quarantining-lifting measures looking increasingly precarious this summer, Irish holidaymakers want to support the indigenous industry, but pricing is making many think twice, commentary on social media channels has suggested. However, Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) chief executive Tim Fenn urged holidaymakers to shop around, saying there were much better deals to be had than those on aggregate sites. "We encourage those planning a staycation to shop around and not to rely on just one source when comparing accommodation prices. Not surprisingly, we are seeing stronger demand in coastal areas, popular tourism destinations and hotels offering packages and facilities for families.

Source: Irish Examiner July 01, 2020 17:26 UTC