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
Fears rent registration will hit rural tourism economy Airbnb has said proposed new legislation that will restrict homeowners from letting out their properties short term will not deliver long-term rental units to help … Ireland • 01 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
Hospitality reps meet FF over 9% VAT rate increase Representatives of the tourism and hospitality sectors met with the Fianna Fail parliamentary party this afternoon to discuss the scheduled return of the temporary 9% … Business • 15 Feb
Strong pipeline of US visitors for CIE Tours The pipeline of bookings for CIE Tours this year is ahead of expectations which is good news for Ireland's tourism industry as the company attracts … Business • 09 Feb
2023 travel trends: Cruises, safaris and budget trips From cruising around the Mediterranean, to backpacking across South America, international travel is set to return full force this year. Business • 27 Jan
Irish actors front new €78m Tourism Ireland campaign The talent of some of Ireland's best young actors is being deployed in a new campaign by Tourism Ireland aimed at getting more people to … Ireland • 16 Jan
Tax relief cap for movie production too low - minister Ireland was missing out on big-budget productions of movies and TV shows from streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime because a cap on a … Business • 15 Jan
Dublin Airport passenger charge cap up 7% next year Dublin Airport will be able to charge airlines €8.68 per passenger next year, a 7% increase on the 2022 limit. Business • 23 Dec 22
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
Inbound tourist numbers still below pre-pandemic levels 660,000 international tourists visited Ireland in November, down 4% compared to the same month in 2019. Business • 08 Dec 22
24% of hotel rooms being used for humanitarian reasons Almost one quarter of all hotel rooms are being used for humanitarian purposes, and if this continues there will be higher rates and job losses … Business • 07 Dec 22
