Spend & Save with Peace of Mind in Westport

We would like to extend our congratulations to all the Westport hoteliers who have successfully completed Failte Irelands Covid Safty Charter. 

“We are delighted that Westport hotels who are members of Destination Westport have recently been accredited with the Failte Ireland Safety Charter,” says Ciara Joyce chairperson of Destination Westport. “As we plan our staycations, guests and customers need to know they are safe. Wherever customers see the COVID-19 Safety Charter logo, they’ll know that recommended safety and cleaning guidelines are being adhered to and that staff members have completed essential hygiene and safety control training.”

SAVE

In addition to this new Failte Ireland & Government initiative Destination Westport have signed up to be part of the Stay and Spend Scheme, a tax scheme aimed at consumers save and to helps drive sales in the hospitality sector. The scheme will provide a maximum of €125 in income tax credits to tax-payers who spend up to €625 in restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs and other qualifying businesses, from Autumn 2020 through to Spring 2021.

“Destination Westport members have welcomed this initiative from the government and hope it will encourage the domestic market to take a break in Ireland during the winter months.’ says Joyce.  “Westport is heavily reliant on the over 60’s market during these months but there is a general fear among this age group around travel at present. We hope the Stay and Spend scheme will encourage all age groups to get out there and explore our beautiful part of the country this winter and into the spring. Encouraging guests to come and stay in Westport will in turn drive business to the local shops, restaurants and pubs.”

Find out more about the Spend & Stay scheme here.