Hoteliers in Tipperary and across the country were concerned about the risk to tourism from the Aer Lingus dispute

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Aer Lingus Strike Threatens TourismAer Lingus Strike Threatens Tourism The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has raised concerns about the potential impact of Aer Lingus flight disruptions on tourism in Ireland. Michael Magner, president of the IHF, urged both sides in the dispute to find a swift resolution to avoid further inconvenience to passengers. Magner highlighted the importance of Aer Lingus to the inbound tourism sector, particularly for transatlantic and long-haul flights. He expressed concern about the increase in hotel cancellations and the potential for further escalation in the coming days. “This disruption is highly damaging to Irish tourism and the many downstream hospitality businesses that rely heavily on it during peak season,” Magner said. He called for a suspension of industrial action and a positive engagement between the parties to protect the interests of passengers and visitors. The IHF emphasized that further disruptions could severely harm the Irish tourism industry, which contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The organization urged both Aer Lingus and its employees to prioritize the interests of passengers and to work towards a timely resolution.

Irish hoteliers today warned that disruption to Aer Lingus flights poses a serious risk to tourism, with worrying implications for business levels and Ireland’s reputation as a holiday destination.

Michael Magner, president of the Irish Hotels Federation, called on both sides in the dispute to meet as soon as possible and reach an early resolution that will avoid further disruption to passengers.

Mr Magner said: “There is enormous concern in our industry about the importance of Aer Lingus to inbound visitors, especially for transatlantic and long-haul flights. We are already seeing hotel cancellations as guests change their vacation plans, and there is a risk that this pattern of cancellations could escalate in the coming days.”

“It is hugely disruptive and a terrible outcome for Irish tourism, including for the many thousands of downstream hospitality businesses across the length and breadth of the country who rely heavily on tourism during the peak season,” Mr Magner said.

“We call for a suspension of industrial action and the threat of escalation, and call on both parties to engage positively in the interests of passengers and visitors to the country. Any further disruption risks significant damage to Irish tourism and should be avoided.”

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