An analysis of the Government’s Covid-related Debt Warehousing programme from the perspective of the tourism sector. 

➢ The Accommodation & Food Services sector's outstanding warehouse debt balance stood at over €265m as of January 2024.
➢ More than 900 businesses in the sector owed at least €50k. The majority (60%) of these owe €100k or more, while over 100 firms owed at least €500k.
➢ The announcement of new terms in February, (removal of interest rates and additional flexibility on repayments), were welcomed. 
➢ However, concerns remain about additional strain this debt is having on the business.

See more detail in this report.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic Trip Advisor wanted to know if online reviews still influence traveller decision making.  

In 2021, they conducted an analysis, surveying 9,000 consumers across five countries — U.S., U.K., Italy, Singapore, and Australia to find out. 

A key finding is that: 

• 3 out of 4 said that online reviews are still extremely or very important when making travel decisions.

See more results in the full report. 

This US report looks at current consumer habits and explores want consumers want when dining out. 

• 83% of consumers feel that COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives and brands have to  pivot and adapt to this. 
• Everything has changed: daily routines, work interactions, consumer expectations, and purchase behaviours.
• Brands need to try to stay relevant in this new consumer era.
• Amongst them the Restaurants sector has had to adapt as the dining experience has changed. 

See the full report for the latest restaurant trends.