Dublin ranks among the most undersupplied cities for hotel bedrooms, report finds
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Dublin ranks among the most undersupplied cities for hotel bedrooms, report finds
New research by CBRE has found the tourism sector faces issues meeting demand as developers hit impediments building new stock
Killian Woods
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Dublin is one of the most undersupplied major European destinations for hotel bedroom supply.
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