The hospitality sector is one of the most important employment services sectors in the Irish economy, and there is significant potential for future expansion. The objective of this study is to assess the skills demand needs arising within the Hospitality sector in Ireland – hotels, restaurants, bars, canteens and catering – over the period to 2020. The aim is to ensure that there will be the right supply of skills to help drive domestic hospitality sector business and employment growth.

Publication Files

Hospitality Oversight Group - Interim Report June 2017.pdf (size 3.3 MB)

 Assessment of Future Skills Requirements in the Hospitality Sector in Ireland, 2015-2020 - Executive Summary Report (PDF, 38 pages, 428KB)

 Press Release Assessment of Future Skills Requirements in the Hospitality Sector in Ireland, 2015-2020 (PDF, 3 pages, 103KB)

 Assessment of Future Skills Requirements in the Hospitality Sector in Ireland, 2015-2020 - Full Report (PDF, 154 pages 2,457KB)

 Key Findings Presentation Assessment of Future Skills Requirements in the Hospitality Sector in Ireland, 2015-2020 (PDF, 16 pages, 821KB)