We believe that all over Ireland, organisations in the Tourism & Hospitality industry are doing great things with great people. Great Place to Work Ireland have decided that it’s time to shine a light on some of the unique, innovative, and exciting ways that workplaces across the country are enabling…
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland have released the below statement on the new “latte levy” announced by the government on Wednesday, which will see a 25-cent levy placed on disposable coffee cups and a significant price hike to many people’s morning coffees. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the RAI, said: “The…
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland have today launched the RAI Gift Voucher. The RAI have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to bring you the perfect gift this Christmas. The Restaurants Association of Ireland have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland for 2019 to bring you the RAI Gift Voucher ahead of…
Read More1 in 5 Restaurants Likely To Close if No-Deal Brexit Goes Ahead No-deal Brexit is becoming increasingly likely. Reduction of restaurant VAT rate is necessary to keep businesses open Sector employs almost 8% of workforce: 175,000 people Restaurant VAT must be reduced to 9% to save jobs 9% VAT rate…
Read MoreThe Restaurants Association of Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark McGowan as the President of the Association. Mark, along with his family, own and operate Scholars Townhouse Hotel. He grew up in his family pub, McGowans of Phibsboro, which instilled in him a passion for tourism and hospitality. Mark hopes…
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Now that Christmas has and come and gone, the New Year has brought us to the day no one in our industry saw coming so soon, when the VAT was increased back up to 13.5%. When this temporary measure was put in place our industry was on its knees due…
Read MoreHuman + Kind’s €4m deal with Wyndham Human+Kind skincare brand has teamed up with Hunter Amenities to launch its first line of hospitality amenities for hotels, airlines, and other travel and leisure clients. Human+Kind, which is based in Cork, and Hunter Amenities have already secured a first deal worth US$4.5m…
Read MoreJava Republic can provide premium coffee, organic tea and luxurious hot chocolate for your restaurant. The demand for a high-quality coffee has grown exponentially in recent years. Consumers now expect you to raise the bar and if you serve them a poor quality hot beverage you will lose out on…
Read MoreEmployment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 Commonly known as Banded Hours Bill President signed into law on 25th December 2018. Will come into effect from first week in March 2019. WRC will be doing information campaigns for both employees and employers from January. Section 20 tabled by Willie O’Dea that sought…
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When I look back at my 2-year tenure as the President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland I will remember October 2018 as giving me one of my highest and one of my lowest points. At the beginning of October, a county in Ireland received not one, but three Michelin…
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