Tourism Ireland

‘Digitising the guest journey’ can lead to additional revenue streams for room upgrades and room services

The Taylor Swift effect this summer is just one in a series of big events that is boosting room rates

Nearly twice as many Spaniards travelled to Ireland last year by ferry, just under 6,000, compared with 3,400 holidaying in the UK

‘Ireland is not seen as a low-cost destination’ says agency boss Alice Mansergh

New chief executive Alice Mansergh says carbon emissions mean value and not volume is more important when chasing growth from far-flung markets

‘Real shortfall in foreign resident visitors’ in August compared with 2019

For centuries, the stones on Ireland’s rugged landscape were more than simple geographical features

Travel media company praises county’s ‘unspoilt coastal hiking trails’, ‘ancient forts’ and ‘musical traditions’

Forum hears UK’s plan to charge £10 and attendant bureaucracy could deter and pose difficulties for some tourists seeking to visit North

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Sector seeks urgent meeting with Catherine Martin to discuss ‘poor’ treatment in recent budget

Of the top five friendliest cities in the world according to readers of Condé Nast, four were based in Canada

Arab-Irish Business Forum in Dublin hears fast-growing economies and populations in Arab world have sharp appetite for Irish goods

United Airlines put forward matching funding of $100,000 as part of campaign to highlight airport

British are the biggest single group of foreign visitors but Europeans stay longer and Americans spend the most

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Also in Dublin, the Mespil Hotel bounced back into profit last year after trading ‘improved significantly’ after restrictions lifted

Laois town fills with visitors and stream engine fans for 59th annual celebration

On The Money: Short-term letting provides a great opportunity for holidaymakers and landlords but it is a mixed blessing for Government

European Travel Commission says tourism industries of cooler countries like Ireland may benefit from trend

Following revelations of the toxic gridiron culture at Northwestern Wildcats, corporate Ireland has no business hosting the game every year

Latest purchasing managers’ index shows inflation easing

Survey of business operators by Fáilte Ireland finds general expectation of better year but profitability issues for bars and restaurants

Pieces in the sale demonstrate the remarkable versatility of old Irish country furniture

Any Other Business: Promoting smart city on the Red Sea coast part of remit

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Politicians accuse tourist industry of trying to have it both ways

Nuremore Hotel workers left without pay after company closed for refurbishment before Christmas

Seen and heard: the vulnerabilities of shadow banking, global tax reforms and outgoing tourism chief takes job in Saudi

Formerly known as Tayto Park, the family destination is reopening with a rebooted approach and a new tiger

Outgoing Killarney Chamber president says raising rate will mean holidaymakers having to pay third highest tourism VAT rate in Europe

Group chairman says Ireland’s reputation abroad has grown significantly since organisation set up after Belfast Agreement

Emails show annual move to light buildings green for St. Patrick’s Day halted as an unbecoming “celebratory message”

The attraction remarketed itself to day trippers after Covid-19 brought international travel to a standstill

Hoteliers remain optimistic for the future of the sector despite input price pressures that have seen room rates rise

In My Ireland the actor’s clearly enjoying himself. But otherwise this is like being waterboarded by that guy in Temple Bar who dresses as a moth-eaten leprechaun

Agency warns of perception Ireland more expensive than elsewhere

Positive outlook despite ‘strong headwinds’ such as economy and Ukraine war

Negative feedback on car hire and hotel costs highlighted in reports

Domestic holiday trips in 2021 down 51% to almost 5.7 million with associated spending down 40% to €1.3bn, Fáilte Ireland report shows