In this podcast, experienced hotel industry analyst Paul Gallagher, hospitality industry expert Joan Harrington, and travel journalist Ben Finnegan discuss the soaring cost of hotel rooms in Dublin and across the country. They explore the reasons behind the price hikes, the impacts of rising prices and inflation on the tourism industry, challenges faced by businesses, and the effects of escalating food costs on hotel and restaurant menus. The episode provides valuable insights into the current state of the hospitality sector in Ireland.