Tourism announces its return at Berlin fair The Berlin tourism industry fair this week celebrated its comeback from the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic with strong demand that has so far … Business • 10 Mar
No decision yet on tourism VAT rate - Coveney The Minister for Enterprise has said he will not predict whether or not the Government will opt to retain the 9% VAT rate on tourism … Business • 17 Jan
Tourism recovery continues but warning about outlook The recovery in the tourism sector continued into August, but there is a warning that soaring energy inflation and a deteriorating global economic picture could … Business • 08 Sep 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
Committee says 9% VAT rate should be extended to 2025 The Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media has recommended that the Government extend the 9% VAT rate up to 2025 to provide … Business • 21 Jul 21
Call for once-off bank holiday in September The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has urged the Government to introduce a one-off bank holiday this September. Business • 10 May 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
Incoming Tour Operators Association calls for grant aid The Incoming Tour Operators Association (ITOA) has said that its members require substantial grant aid support to stay in business. Business • 11 Sep 20
Can Staycations save tourism? "The summer is not lost", the Taoiseach said as he announced that travel restrictions will be lifted at the end of the month, allowing people … Business • 23 Jun 20
Brexit effect hitting Irish hotel sector - survey 78% of hotels have seen a fall-off in business from the UK compared to last year while 60% saw a decrease in business from Northern … Business • 03 Oct 19
Labour shortages could restrict tourism industry growth New figures from jobs site Indeed reveal a buoyant jobs market in the Irish tourism industry. Business • 27 Sep 19
Tourism industry looking to woo Chinese visitors Irish tourist service providers are being urged to take steps to attract more visitors from China in order to offset any drop in numbers coming … Business • 09 Apr 19
Spain's tourism growth slows as rivals recover Spain saw growth in its crucial tourism sector slow in 2018 as sun-soaked competitors like Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia recovered, industry lobby group Exceltur said … Business • 17 Jan 19
Tourism industry worth €8.7 billion after record year The Irish tourism industry is now worth an estimated €8.7 billion as the number of international visitors coming here continues to rise. Business • 28 Dec 17
