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
How did Irish tourism fare this summer? The rain poured cold water on the domestic tourism market in Ireland this summer, sending Irish people overseas in search of sunshine. Business • 02 Sep
Fáilte Ireland launches strategies for regional tourism Fáilte Ireland has launched four new Regional Tourism Development Strategies which will provide a framework for the sustainable tourism development across Ireland between 2023 and … Business • 26 May
Tourism trade event Meitheal begins in Killarney Significant business deals are expected to be signed over the next three days at Meitheal - the largest trade event for the Irish tourism industry. Business • 20 Mar
A lucky charm - The business of St Patrick's Day It is our national holiday. But for many businesses the period around St Patrick's Day is an important part of the commercial calendar, writes Petula … Business • 17 Mar
Value for money 'critical' in recovery of Irish tourism The head of Fáilte Ireland has said those working in the tourism sector need to ensure they're providing value for money, in order for the … Business • 20 Feb
677,000 visitors to Irish whiskey distilleries in 2022 Irish whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland attracted 677,000 visitors last year, an increase of 425% on 2021. Business • 24 Jan
Fáilte Ireland wins €68m in EU funding for Midlands Fáilte Ireland has been allocated €68m under the EU's "Just Transition" funding to boost the tourism industry across eight counties in the Midlands. Business • 19 Dec 22
Fáilte Ireland warned staff shortages could hit service Fáilte Ireland has warned that a lack of staff in the hospitality industry could lead to poor service and "long-term reputational damage" for tourism here. Business • 11 Nov 22
Plans to revitalise cruise tourism on River Shannon Fáilte Ireland has initiated a study to examine how cruise tourism can be developed and grown within the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands region over the next … Business • 29 Aug 22
Fáilte Ireland launches drive to tackle staff shortages A national campaign to address staff shortages in the tourism and hospitality sectors is being launched today by Fáilte Ireland. Business • 18 May 22
Crisis cooking in hospitality due to chef shortage They should be cooking up a storm in the kitchen, but a crisis is brewing in hospitality due to the shortage of chefs. Business • 26 Mar 22
Carty appointed as chair of Fáilte Ireland Paul Carty has been named as the new Chairperson of Fáilte Ireland, the national tourism development authority, with immediate effect. Business • 23 Feb 22
77% of B&B owners confident of recovery this year Over three-quarters of Irish B&B owners have expressed their confidence in how the industry will perform during 2022 as Covid travel restrictions are dropped. Business • 11 Feb 22
Estimated 40,000 vacancies in tourism sector A third of tourism businesses that are experiencing difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff may have to close if the shortages in the market are … Business • 08 Feb 22
New €50m programme to support tourism businesses Fáilte Ireland has released details of its €50 million Tourism Business Continuity Programme for next year. Business • 08 Dec 21
Fáilte Ireland secures €50m worth of business events Fáilte Ireland has confirmed that 85 international conferences worth €48.5 million have been secured for Ireland so far this year, and are due to take … Business • 09 Nov 21
Continued support needed for tourism sector - minister The tourism sector will not be "healed overnight" and will continue to need support as recovery continues, Minister Catherine Martin has said. Business • 21 Sep 21
Music now permitted outdoors at weddings New guidelines from Fáilte Ireland around organised outdoor events state that venues can now cater for a maximum of 200 people. Coronavirus • 06 Aug 21
Four tourist attractions to get over €70m in funding Four new "world class Irish tourist attractions" are to receive over €70m in funding. Business • 10 Jun 21
BPFI: Domestic tourism key to economic recovery Domestic tourism will play a key role in Ireland's economic recovery, according to a report published by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. Business • 27 Apr 21
Tourism trade event looks to reopening Ireland Up to 500 Irish tourism businesses will pitch to buyers from 19 countries in the coming days as Ireland looks to reopening the country to … Business • 13 Apr 21
Fáilte Ireland spend €440k marketing 'stay and spend' Fáilte Ireland last year spent €441,802 (incl VAT) marketing and advertising the Government's 'stay and spend' scheme. Business • 10 Feb 21
Tourism sector hit by €6bn loss in revenue in 2020 Fáilte Ireland says there has been an 80% reduction in tourism revenue as a result of the pandemic. Ireland • 01 Feb 21
Explainer: How does the Stay and Spend scheme work? So far, 1,600 businesses in the hospitality sector have registered for the Government Stay and Spend scheme. Business • 01 Oct 20
