Podcast appearances and mentions of elaina fitzgerald kane

We hear from Cliodna O'Flynn an Irish Journalist based in the Canaries where thousands of Irish people will be flying to over the next few days, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Former President of the Irish Hotels Federation and the Irish Tourism Confederation and Donal Moriarty, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer with Aer Lingus.

Hugh O'Connell, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Independent and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chair of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation

With Ireland confirmed as co-hosts for Euro 2028 along with the UK, could the tournament be a catalyst for positive change when it comes to the standards of training and facilities within the domestic game here? And while tournament football under the floodlights of the Aviva is a tantalising prospect, will Ireland even qualify?Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times Soccer Correspondent Gavin Cummiskey and CEO of Teneo Ireland Michael O'Keefe to tease out the pros and cons of hosting an international tournament.And with the perception that tourism was not a priority for Budget 2024, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chairperson of Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Senior Business Report Barry O'Halloran explain why industry chiefs have sought a meeting with Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin to discuss a sector that supports “13 per cent of all Irish livelihoods, more than in agriculture and construction combined”. Produced by John Casey, with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Ireland confirmed as co-hosts for Euro 2028 along with the UK, could the tournament be a catalyst for positive change when it comes to the standards of training and facilities within the domestic game here? And while tournament football under the floodlights of the Aviva is a tantalising prospect, will Ireland even qualify?Ciarán Hancock is joined by Irish Times Soccer Correspondent Gavin Cummiskey and CEO of Teneo Ireland Michael O'Keefe to tease out the pros and cons of hosting an international tournament.And with the perception that tourism was not a priority for Budget 2024, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chairperson of Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Senior Business Report Barry O'Halloran explain why industry chiefs have sought a meeting with Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin to discuss a sector that supports “13 per cent of all Irish livelihoods, more than in agriculture and construction combined”. Produced by John Casey, with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next month the special 9 percent VAT rate for tourism and hospitality, introduced as a COVID support, is due to be scrapped. But is this yet another blow to the tourism and hospitality sector and should we look to extend the 9 percent rate? Kieran was joined by Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chairperson Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and Barra Roantree, Economist at the ESRI to discuss...

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chairperson Irish Tourism Industry Confederation; Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West

Broadcasting live from Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa in Adare, Joe chats to founder and owner, Mary Fitzgerald, and her daughter Elaina Fitzgerald Kane. They discuss how the background of the hotel, the challenges they faced including 9/11 and the Covid pandemic among other things.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Doherty is joined by Minister of State Martin Heydon, Senator Lynn Boylan, Daniel McConnell, Anne Finnegan, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Jose Daniel Aguilar & Professor Ronan Collins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has signed off on a €1.3 billion package of cost of living measures. This includes €200 of bonus welfare payments, a €100 child benefit top-up, more supports for businesses to meet energy costs, and an extension of the lower VAT rate of 9 per cent for the hospitality industry. Kieran was joined by Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe to talk through the key points of the announcement. Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein TD and party spokesperson on social protection and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Chair of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation joined Kieran to analyse the measures.

The special VAT rate for hotels, restaurants and pubs is set to be hiked as part of the Budget. The 9% has been in to support the hospitality sector since the pandemic began. Reports suggest that Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe thinks it's time to bring things back up to 13.5%. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, chairperson of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation and JP McMahon, chef, author and restaurateur in Galway joined Kieran to discuss...

The cost of a hotel room at an all-time high, is it supply and demand or just good old-fashioned price gouging. Shane was joined this morning on the show this morning by Paul Gallagher, General Manager of Buswells Hotel, Noel Cunningham Ambassador of the Harvey's Point Hotel in Donegal, Sarah Slattery, Travel Expert, and also Elaina Fitzgerald-Kane, Chairperson of Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).

Bobby was out & about at the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel & Spa in Adare, co. Limerick. There he caught up with Mary Fitzgerald, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, and David Fitzgerald to find out more about the legacy of the business as well as how the industry, in general, is holding up. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), on how the sector is accommodating Ukrainians fleeing war, and also rebounding from the impact of the pandemic.

Discussed with Professor Liam Fanning of UCC, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Irish Hotels Federation and Áine Lynch of National Parents Council

Covid latest and Mica redress scheme. Panel: Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy, Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, Immunovirology professor Liam Fanning, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Irish Hotels Federation and Áine Lynch of National Parents Council

We speak to Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of the Hotels Federation of Ireland and Noel Anderson, Chairperson of the Licensed Vintners Association give their reactions.

Today, around 200 brides-to-be are set to march on Government buildings in their dresses in a protest calling for an increase in wedding numbers. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, ,Dr Ray Walley and Tracy Leonard, Bride-to-be, joined Claire to discuss the pros and cons of this decision.

Are you in the hotel or tourism industry? Having an online presence has never been so important and using social media to communicate and engage your audience is key. Interested in some advice on how you can promote going forward, especially now that customers can start to return? Then tune in to this episode of Let's Get social We chat with Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation and who also the Sales Director of the Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, a family-owned, Four-Star hotel in Adare, Co Limerick.  Elaina shares the some excellent insights for the hotel and tourism industry as this vital sector for Ireland starts to open up again.

Ciaran talks to Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly and to president of the Irish Hotels Federation and director of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare Co. Limerick, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, about the next round of reopening the country's tourism sector from 2nd June, when hotels can welcome guests once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciaran talks to Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly and to president of the Irish Hotels Federation and director of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel and Spa in Adare Co. Limerick, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, about the next round of reopening the country's tourism sector from 2nd June, when hotels can welcome guests once again.

Edel McAllister speaks to Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restuarants Association & Elaina Fitzgerald Kane from the Irish Hotel Federation on the reopening plans

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane President of The Irish Hotels Federation joins Niall on the air to discuss the prospect of the hotel sector reopening. Restaurateur Paul Treyvaud also speaks to Niall. He believes the believes the Government are destroying livelihoods with no recognition of the consequences. He says "At what time are we going to stand up for our livelihoods?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane President of The Irish Hotels Federation joins Niall on the air to discuss the prospect of the hotel sector reopening. Restaurateur Paul Treyvaud also speaks to Niall. He believes the believes the Government are destroying livelihoods with no recognition of the consequences. He says "At what time are we going to stand up for our livelihoods?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Day of The Citizens Assembly, Green Party TD Joe O'Brien, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Independent TD Verona Murphy, Orla O'Connor of National Women's Council of Ireland, Caitriona Lynch of Cúram and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Irish Hotels Federation

After a devastating 2020, it was hoped that the tourism sector could be restarted in the second quarter of 2021. With the extension of Level 5 restrictions to March 5th and new mandatory quarantine travel rules, that now looks unlikely. Just when, and how, will tourism - domestic and overseas - get its post-Covid reboot? Ciaran talks to Dublin travel agent John Galligan, hotelier and president of the Irish Hotels Federation, Elaina Fitzgerald Kane and Irish Times business journalist Mark Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1 Guest: Sean O'Driscoll, CEO, iNUA Hospitality, Owning & Managing Hotels in Ireland, Based in County Cork, Ireland. www.iNUAhospitality.ie Hour 2 Guests: Arnie Weissman, Editor-in-Chief, Travel Weekly Magazine, www.TravelWeekly.com, Based in Secaucus, NJ, USA. www.TravelWeekly.com Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of Irish Hotel Federation & Marketing Director of Fitzgerald's Woodland House Hotel &Spa, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, www.Woodlands-Hotel.ie Hour 3 Guest: Eamon O'Cuiv, TD, Member of Irish Parliament, Grandson of former President of Ireland from 1959-1973, Based in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, www.EamonOCuiv.ie

Elaina Fitzgerald Kane is the 38th President of the Irish Hotels Federation, succeeding Michael Lennon. She is Sales Director of the Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, a family-owned, four star hotel at Adare, Co Limerick. The 89 bedroom hotel, which currently employs 200 people, was established by her parents, Mary and Dick Fitzgerald in 1983. Mary Fitzgerald is a former President of the Irish Hotels Federation. A graduate of the Shannon School of Hotel Management, UCG and UCD's Smurfit Business School, Elaina has been an active member of the IHF for many years. She serves as a member of the Federation's National Executive Council. Prior to her election, she was Vice-President of the IHF. She has also held the position of Chair of the Shannon Branch of the Federation.