Overseas visitors to Ireland down in October - CSO 577,400 visitors from overseas visited Ireland in October, down slightly on September, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 23 hrs
Ulster Canal and greenways included in Waterways plan Waterways Ireland has launched its 10 year plan for the redevelopment and restoration of the country's inland waters. Business • 29 Nov
Dublin's tourism reputation damaged by riots There is concern among the tourism industry in Dublin at the reputational damage to the capital following the violence and unrest last Thursday. Business • 27 Nov
Tourism industry see sluggish performance in September Soaring business costs and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant that the key tourism month did not perform as strongly as hoped in September. Business • 17 Nov
WH Smith bets on America, travel recovery for growth WH Smith is betting on new store openings in North America and the ongoing travel recovery in Asia and Europe to lift growth in the … Business • 09 Nov
JetBlue to launch Dublin to New York, Boston services JetBlue is to begin daily services between Dublin and New York and Dublin and Boston from March 2024. Business • 25 Oct
Titanic Belfast firm returns to a profit The firm that operates one of the island's most popular tourist attractions, Titanic Belfast, this year returned to pre-tax profit to record pre-tax profits of … Business • 23 Oct
200 delegates attending AVEA conference in Co Clare The Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions is holding its two day annual conference in Co Clare today, the focus of which will be the … Business • 23 Oct
Key tourism month of July not as strong as hoped - ITIC The rising cost of doing business and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant the key tourism month of July wasn't as strong as hoped, new data … Business • 05 Oct
Overseas visitors spent average of €1,346 on trips here New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that foreign resident overnight visitors stayed an average of 8.7 nights and spent an average of €1,346 … Business • 04 Oct
Profits down 27% at operator of Powerscourt Estate Pre-tax profits at the company behind the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow last year declined by 27% to €2.49m. Business • 03 Oct
TUI confirms 2023 outlook on back of strong bookings Tour group TUI has today confirmed its full-year outlook for the 2023 financial year, citing strong bookings in the summer and upcoming winter season despite … Business • 19 Sep
Tourism sector can be worth €15bn annually by 2030 Ireland's tourism sector can be worth €15 billion annually by 2030 - that is the vision outlined by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation in a … Business • 18 Sep
Irish Open will boost golf tourism - Fáilte Ireland International golf tourism is worth more than €300 million to the Irish economy, according to Fáilte Ireland, as it plans to showcase the country as … Business • 07 Sep
Reduced 9% VAT rate to expire at midnight The reduced 9% VAT rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services will expire at midnight and return to 13.5%. Business • 31 Aug
Tourism chiefs concerned at pace of sector's recovery The body representing the tourism industry here has said it is concerned that the recovery of the sector is still some way off the levels … Business • 24 Aug
West of Ireland attractions 'reduced to a photo stop' Some tourist attractions in the west of Ireland have been reduced to a "zip through" by tour companies that operate day trips from the capital, … Regional • 18 Aug
Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland jump Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland have jumped due to soaring temperatures in Greece, Italy and Spain, and wildfires in popular destinations such as Rhodes. Business • 26 Jul
Airbnb to allow guests pay in four installments Airbnb will allow guests to break their payments into installments and see the nightly price inclusive of fees while browsing as the company expects a … Business • 03 May
Tourism firms face closure due to high insurance costs High insurance costs and difficulties obtaining cover for businesses operating in the tourism sector have the potential to seriously undermine Ireland's overall tourism offering, Fáilte … Ireland • 25 Apr
Inbound tourism visits still down 16% on pre-pandemic The number of international visitors to Ireland over the first three months of the year remained down 16% compared to the same period in 2019, … Business • 12 Apr
Govt cuts hotel payment rates to house Ukrainians Many hotels providing accommodation to Ukrainian refugees are being offered lower rates under new contracts. Ireland • 03 Apr
Short Hop: Easter marks the start of our travel season July and August remain the busiest time for holidaymakers, but Easter marks the official start of Ireland's tourism season, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 29 Mar
Shortage of tourist accommodation to cost sector €1.1bn An Oireachtas committee has heard that the use of tourist accommodation for the housing of displaced Ukrainian citizens and international protection applicants could cost non-accommodation … Business • 29 Mar
Tourism firms attend world's largest travel trade fair Tourism Ireland is hosting 30 tourism companies from around Ireland on its stand at ITB Berline, the largest travel trade fair in the world. Business • 08 Mar
