Ireland’s hotel sector which was hugely affected by COVID-19 and the industry more than ever is seeking to reinvent itself, post pandemic. We’ve summerised some interesting stats from the Howarth report in 2019 (read full version here). It will be interesting to see how this landscape changes in 2022.
| Rank | Chain brands | Hotels | Rooms |
| 1 | Clayton Hotels | 13 | 3,491 |
| 2 | Maldron Hotels | 14 | 1,948 |
| 3 | Radisson | 8 | 1,184 |
| 4 | Jurys Inn | 4 | 698 |
| 5 | Travelodge | 8 | 583 |
| 6 | Crowne Plaza | 3 | 521 |
| 7 | Holiday Inn Express | 3 | 510 |
| 8 | Hilton Hotels | 3 | 479 |
| 9 | Great National Hotels | 7 | 422 |
| 10 | Autograph Collection | 2 | 394 |
The buffets were the first casualty of the pandemic but like all good things, it will make a return. Standards of Hygiene and information have risen considerably since the pandemic and hotel Food and Beverage Managers need to meet this challenge. Our Edikio solution for Buffet food display is ideal for labelling post pandemic.
Creating custom branded display cards has never been easier using our Edikio system. Print branded custom cards onto PVC cards instantly. They are wipe clean and resistant to cold and moisture. This unique hardware and software solution allows each hotel to create custom Buffet cards instantly.
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