Irish Hotels Federation concern over Garth Brooks cancellations

Adds IHF President Stephen McNally: “The Garth Brooks concerts are a major tourism event and hotels have seen enormous interest both at home and from overseas visitors, particularly from the UK and rest of Europe. Many of these visitors will have planned to extend their visit and travel outside of Dublin during their stay, so the impact will also be felt further afield across the country.
“This situation was avoidable and will damage Ireland’s tourism brand – something tourism businesses and bodies invest significant resources to promote in overseas markets.”