Tourism body: Ireland's competitiveness 'under threat' One million people visited Ireland last month, as recovery across the tourism sector continued to gather pace. Business • 11 Aug
On a par: What euro-dollar parity means for Ireland Euro-Dollar parity is a mixed blessing for the certain parts of the Irish economy, but ultimately it is likely to add to the inflationary pressures … Business • 16 Jul
Hotels and tourism on sticky wicket around high prices Hotels and other tourism focused businesses have faced a barrage of criticism in the past week for 'rip-off' charges and alleged 'price-gouging'. But to what … Business • 19 Jun
Tourism sector sees 'unprecedented' level of inflation New research from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation shows that inflation in May in the tourism industry was seven times higher that the same time … Business • 15 Jun
Minister pressing for 9% VAT rate to be extended The Minister for Tourism has said she is pressing for the temporarily reduced VAT rate for tourism and hospitality to be extended further. Business • 27 Apr
Inbound tourist numbers still well below 2019 levels The total number of tourists arriving into Ireland in February remained 41% down on the same month in 2019, the last full year of normal … Business • 23 Mar
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
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
Will looser Covid rules push up holiday prices? The easing of Covid-19 restrictions has likely sparked thoughts of a long-awaited holiday in many minds, writes Adam Maguire, but people may need to brace … Business • 23 Jan
Tourism sector losing €17m a day due to Covid - ITIC The tourism industry has had a "staggeringly difficult 21 months" and has lost around €17m per day, according to the chief executive of the Irish … Business • 30 Dec 21
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
Holiday Shows rescheduled to March 2022 The Holiday Shows which were set to take place in January in Dublin, Belfast and Limerick have been rescheduled to March 2022. Business • 25 Nov 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 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
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
