please note this section is under constant review and will be regularly updated
Guidelines for Reopening Hotels & Guesthouses 
We are continuing to work closely with our industry partners including Fáilte Ireland to achieve a successful reopening of the sector. The latest version of the guidelines are available HERE. Updates are highlighted in grey.
Reopening Guidelines Webinar available HERE
To assist you implement the reopening guidelines in line with our Covid-19 Health & Safety Manual, a range of industry training supports are now available as outlined below.
Limerick & Clare ETB – 2 x one-hour training courses free of charge to IHF members, now available online:
1. Covid-19 Hospitality Operations Induction Programme. Suitable for all team members. For more information and to register, please click HERE.
2. Covid-19 Risk Control: Assessment and Management. Suitable for owners, managers and persons with responsibility as Lead Worker Representative(s), please click HERE. (please note despite the text on the course website, this is a one-hour course and is now available.)
The Food Safety Company – discounted training courses covering Induction, Trading through Covid-19 and Lead Representative Training. For more information and to register, please click HERE
Fáilte Ireland – web-based infection control training module for all staff members including built-in questionnaires and certificate of completion. Further details to follow
IHF HR-specific Supports are available HERE
We would encourage you to also explore Fáilte Ireland’s suite of business supports, which address some of the priority areas such as financial recovery, operational performance and HR for re-opening.
13/10/2020 [Updated] New responses received. Note that some questions submitted remain outstanding. Responses from Fáilte Ireland to questions raised on current public health measures. Click HERE.
10/09/2020 [Updated] Note that some questions submitted remain outstanding. Responses from Fáilte Ireland to questions raised on current public health measures. Click HERE.
EWSS, TWSS, Restart Grants and other Financial Measures | Webinar
Guidance on the transition from the TWSS to the EWSS, including information on accessing additional government financial supports such as restart grants, debt warehousing and other financial measures. Nuala McLoughlin, HR Advisor is joined by Emer Joyce (Director - Tax) and David Farrell (Corporate Finance), Grant Thornton.
Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) | Webinar 
IHF Insurance Webinar
Michael Magner (Chair, IHF Insurance Committee) is joined by an expert panel to examine key issues facing members in relation to insurance: Dorothea Dowling, former Chair of MIAB; Peter Boland, Alliance for Insurance Reform; Damien Woods, Independent Insurance Consultant and Barry Robinson, Head of Forensic Accounting, BDO.
Fáilte Ireland Covid-19 Safety Charter 
Fáilte Ireland has created a new COVID-19 Safety Charter to help reinforce domestic and international visitor confidence in Irish tourism businesses.
Members Benefit | Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Programme
This Wellbeing Support Programme, provided in association with Laya Healthcare and Spectrum Life offers members access to a range of online and over the phone services to help people overcome life’s physical, mental, financial and personal challenges.
HR Continuity & Recovery for Hotels | Webinar Series 
- Focus on Communications
- Leadership; Remote Working & Annual Leave
- Return to Work Protocols
- Workforce Planning
Wedding Sales & Marketing Webinars
Connecting with your wedding couples with Bruce & Tara
Sales & Marketing with Be Dynamic & Weddingsonline