Sligo and Leitrim hotels begin slow recovery with increase in bookings for July and August This follows the Government’s recent announcement that it will look at the reopening of hotels and guesthouses in June. Reporter: '); The latest industry survey* from the Irish Hotels Federation shows early signs that hotels in certain parts of the country are beginning to see an uplift in bookings for July and August. This follows the Government’s recent announcement that it will look at the reopening of hotels and guesthouses in June. With booking levels nationally averaging 23% for July and 21% for August - the key summer months – Michael Yates, Chair of the Sligo/Leitrim/ Roscommon branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, is encouraging people to plan their holidays and breaks early while there is plenty of choice and availability around.