Dublin museum named Europe's leading tourist attraction The Irish emigration museum EPIC has been named Europe's leading tourist attraction for the third time. Dublin • 22 Oct
Reduced 9% VAT rate will expire in August 2022 Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the reduced VAT rate of 9% for the hospitality sector will expire at end of August 2022 as ... Budget 2022 • 12 Oct
Spain's Q2 GDP growth revised down to 1.1% from 2.8% Spain's economic recovery from the Covid-19-induced crisis was much slower in the second quarter than previously estimated, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said today, revising ... Business • 23 Sep
Aer Lingus tells Fórsa it would attend WRC over cuts Aer Lingus has told the Fórsa trade union that it is willing to attend the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to resolve an ongoing ... Business • 22 Sep
Sunway Travel's revenues fell 70% last year Revenues at Tanya Airey's Sunway Travel last year plummeted by €23.1m (70%) due to the Covid-19 shutdown of the travel industry for much of 2020. Business • 17 Sep
Covid costs Irish tourism sector an estimated €13.4bn The Covid-19 pandemic has cost the tourism sector here €13.4bn and 100,000 jobs have been lost as a result, a new report claims. Business • 06 Sep
CTTC concerned over OPW group bookings ban The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland has expressed its concern over the refusal to facilitate group bookings at Office of Public Works (OPW) ... Business • 05 Jul
Bus and coach operators call for targeted Govt support 90% of coach tour operators believe that without Government support they will have to reduce supply or close part of their business, a new report ... Business • 22 Jun
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
Tourism groups appeal for support to clear Covid hurdle A group of international tourism bodies has appealed for further clarity on the country's roadmap out of the Covid-19 pandemic and an extension of existing ... Business • 10 Jun
Sceilg Mhichíl set to reopen to visitors this month Sceilg Mhichíl looks set to welcome public visitors again later this month, with a target date of 21 June for re-opening the popular island off ... Ireland • 02 Jun
What do I need to know before booking a trip? Restrictions around international travel are to be eased from 19 July, the Government has confirmed, but there will still be a number of rules in ... Coronavirus • 28 May
Chambers Ireland: Clear timelines needed in Govt plan Ahead of this evening's announcement on the further reopening of society, Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to publish clear reopening timelines for businesses. Business • 28 May
European summer holiday season is on - TUI TUI Group expects a strong 2021 holiday season and is sticking to its plan to operate 75% of pre-pandemic capacity, it said today after reporting ... Business • 12 May
Tour operators want time-frame for international travel The Inbound Tour Operators Association of Ireland has called on the Government to set out a clear roadmap for the return of international travel as ... Business • 28 Apr
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
Italy plans to keep cruise ships out of Venice lagoon Italy's government has ruled that large cruise ships and container vessels must not pass close to Venice's historic centre and should instead dock in a ... Europe • 01 Apr
Hotels say summer bookings remain at 'historic low' Hotel summer bookings remain at an all time low, according to the latest survey by the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 12 Mar
Irish camping booking site launches €2.9m fundraising Irish booking site Campsited is looking to raise almost €3m as it looks to capitalise on an increased interest in camping holidays. Business • 26 Feb
Outlook for airlines 'deteriorating' - IATA Global airline industry body IATA has warned that the outlook for airlines had weakened since its December forecasts, and due to tightening travel restrictions it ... Business • 24 Feb
Hotel summer bookings at just 20% - IHF Hotels and guesthouses around the country are reporting average booking levels for July and August of just 20%, according to the Irish Hotels Federation. Business • 22 Feb
Tourism businesses fear recovery could take years Tourism and hospitality has been hit hard by the pandemic and businesses fear a real recovery could take several years. Connacht • 14 Feb
Data shows desire to spend on tourism after lockdown New data from AIB shows the willingness of customers to spend in the tourism sector once lockdowns are lifted. Business • 08 Feb
New €55m fund to aid tourism businesses hit by pandemic A new €55m fund to assist tourism businesses that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched today. Business • 01 Feb
Hotels & guesthouses saw revenues fall €2.6bn in 2020 Hotels and guesthouses saw revenues fall by €2.6 billion last year, according to the Irish Hotels Federation, as Covid-19 limited the entire hospitality sector for ... Business • 07 Jan
