VAT rise could lead to 21,000 food services job losses New research has predicted that the deterioration in the food services sector here caused in part by the increase in the VAT rate could lead to drop of over €1bn in tourism and hospitality revenue and 21,000 job losses. Business • 18 Sep 24
VAT rise could lead to 21,000 food services job losses New research has predicted that the deterioration in the food services sector here caused in part by the increase in the VAT rate could lead to drop of over €1bn in tourism and hospitality revenue and 21,000 job losses. Business • 18 Sep 24
Tourism providers report disappointing summer season The crucial summer tourism season was a disappointing one for more than half of operators here, new research from Fáilte Ireland has found. Business • 11 Sep 24
Tourism providers report disappointing summer season The crucial summer tourism season was a disappointing one for more than half of operators here, new research from Fáilte Ireland has found. Business • 11 Sep 24
Shannon Airport can ease Dublin's capacity crunch - CEO Airlines and customers should look west as one way of overcoming the problems posed by Dublin Airport's passenger cap, according to the CEO of Shannon Airport Group. Business • 05 Sep 24
Shannon Airport can ease Dublin's capacity crunch - CEO Airlines and customers should look west as one way of overcoming the problems posed by Dublin Airport's passenger cap, according to the CEO of Shannon Airport Group. Business • 05 Sep 24
Foreign tourist numbers broadly flat in key month of July The number of visitors to Ireland during the key tourist month of July was almost flat compared to the same month last year. Business • 30 Aug 24
Foreign tourist numbers broadly flat in key month of July The number of visitors to Ireland during the key tourist month of July was almost flat compared to the same month last year. Business • 30 Aug 24
9% VAT for tourism and hospitality unjustified - Dept The Department of Finance believes reinstating the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality businesses remains "unjustified". Business • 23 Jul 24
9% VAT for tourism and hospitality unjustified - Dept The Department of Finance believes reinstating the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality businesses remains "unjustified". Business • 23 Jul 24
Tourist beds used for refugee and asylum seekers down 15% The number of registered tourist beds being used to house Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants has fallen by over 15% in the past six months, according to Fáilte Ireland. Ireland • 13 Jun 24
Tourist beds used for refugee and asylum seekers down 15% The number of registered tourist beds being used to house Ukrainian refugees and international protection applicants has fallen by over 15% in the past six months, according to Fáilte Ireland. Ireland • 13 Jun 24
Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the economy, and supports 300,000 jobs, new data shows. Business • 29 May 24
Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the economy, and supports 300,000 jobs, new data shows. Business • 29 May 24
Norwegian Cruise raises forecast again on robust demand Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has raised its full-year profit forecast for a second time in less than three weeks, betting on record demand for cruise vacations and higher ticket prices. Business • 21 May 24
Norwegian Cruise raises forecast again on robust demand Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has raised its full-year profit forecast for a second time in less than three weeks, betting on record demand for cruise vacations and higher ticket prices. Business • 21 May 24
TUI hopeful for summer despite higher prices Europe's largest tour operator TUI has today forecast strong summer season demand, despite higher prices, after reporting stronger-than-forecast results in the typically less busy winter period. Business • 15 May 24
TUI hopeful for summer despite higher prices Europe's largest tour operator TUI has today forecast strong summer season demand, despite higher prices, after reporting stronger-than-forecast results in the typically less busy winter period. Business • 15 May 24
Tourism Ireland begins sales mission to US Tourism Ireland, along with 13 tourism companies from the island of Ireland and four American tour operators, is undertaking a sales mission to the United States this week - the first of two sales missions this year. Business • 28 Feb 24
Tourism Ireland begins sales mission to US Tourism Ireland, along with 13 tourism companies from the island of Ireland and four American tour operators, is undertaking a sales mission to the United States this week - the first of two sales missions this year. Business • 28 Feb 24
Turbulence for tourism despite travel's rebound Despite a faster-than-expected recovery in travel, the tourism and hospitality sector continued to face significant pressures in 2023, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 30 Dec 23
Turbulence for tourism despite travel's rebound Despite a faster-than-expected recovery in travel, the tourism and hospitality sector continued to face significant pressures in 2023, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 30 Dec 23
Irish tourism faces a number of challenges, ITIC warns The Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) says 2023 showed that Irish tourism is robust and resilient but warned that the market faces a number of challenges next year. Business • 27 Dec 23
Irish tourism faces a number of challenges, ITIC warns The Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) says 2023 showed that Irish tourism is robust and resilient but warned that the market faces a number of challenges next year. Business • 27 Dec 23
Luxury tourism in Ireland showcased at Cannes event 26 Irish businesses have travelled to an event in Cannes to showcase Ireland's luxury tourism offerings. Business • 07 Dec 23
Luxury tourism in Ireland showcased at Cannes event 26 Irish businesses have travelled to an event in Cannes to showcase Ireland's luxury tourism offerings. Business • 07 Dec 23
ITIC wary on 2024 due to business costs, airport cap The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation said last week's Dublin city centre riots have caused short-term reputational harm abroad. Business • 01 Dec 23
ITIC wary on 2024 due to business costs, airport cap The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation said last week's Dublin city centre riots have caused short-term reputational harm abroad. Business • 01 Dec 23
Overseas visitors to Ireland down in October - CSO 577,400 visitors from overseas visited Ireland in October, down slightly on September, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Nov 23
Overseas visitors to Ireland down in October - CSO 577,400 visitors from overseas visited Ireland in October, down slightly on September, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Nov 23
Ulster Canal and greenways included in Waterways plan Waterways Ireland has launched its 10 year plan for the redevelopment and restoration of the country's inland waters. Business • 29 Nov 23
Ulster Canal and greenways included in Waterways plan Waterways Ireland has launched its 10 year plan for the redevelopment and restoration of the country's inland waters. Business • 29 Nov 23
Dublin's tourism reputation damaged by riots There is concern among the tourism industry in Dublin at the reputational damage to the capital following the violence and unrest last Thursday. Business • 27 Nov 23
Dublin's tourism reputation damaged by riots There is concern among the tourism industry in Dublin at the reputational damage to the capital following the violence and unrest last Thursday. Business • 27 Nov 23
Tourism industry see sluggish performance in September Soaring business costs and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant that the key tourism month did not perform as strongly as hoped in September. Business • 17 Nov 23
Tourism industry see sluggish performance in September Soaring business costs and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant that the key tourism month did not perform as strongly as hoped in September. Business • 17 Nov 23
WH Smith bets on America, travel recovery for growth WH Smith is betting on new store openings in North America and the ongoing travel recovery in Asia and Europe to lift growth in the coming year, the British airport retailer's boss said today. Business • 09 Nov 23
WH Smith bets on America, travel recovery for growth WH Smith is betting on new store openings in North America and the ongoing travel recovery in Asia and Europe to lift growth in the coming year, the British airport retailer's boss said today. Business • 09 Nov 23
JetBlue to launch Dublin to New York, Boston services JetBlue is to begin daily services between Dublin and New York and Dublin and Boston from March 2024. Business • 25 Oct 23
JetBlue to launch Dublin to New York, Boston services JetBlue is to begin daily services between Dublin and New York and Dublin and Boston from March 2024. Business • 25 Oct 23
Titanic Belfast firm returns to a profit The firm that operates one of the island's most popular tourist attractions, Titanic Belfast, this year returned to pre-tax profit to record pre-tax profits of £1.59m (€1.82m) as visitor numbers exceeded expectations. Business • 23 Oct 23
Titanic Belfast firm returns to a profit The firm that operates one of the island's most popular tourist attractions, Titanic Belfast, this year returned to pre-tax profit to record pre-tax profits of £1.59m (€1.82m) as visitor numbers exceeded expectations. Business • 23 Oct 23
200 delegates attending AVEA conference in Co Clare The Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions is holding its two day annual conference in Co Clare today, the focus of which will be the future of the sector. Business • 23 Oct 23
200 delegates attending AVEA conference in Co Clare The Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions is holding its two day annual conference in Co Clare today, the focus of which will be the future of the sector. Business • 23 Oct 23
Key tourism month of July not as strong as hoped - ITIC The rising cost of doing business and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant the key tourism month of July wasn't as strong as hoped, new data from the sector suggests. Business • 05 Oct 23
Key tourism month of July not as strong as hoped - ITIC The rising cost of doing business and reduced tourism accommodation supply meant the key tourism month of July wasn't as strong as hoped, new data from the sector suggests. Business • 05 Oct 23
Overseas visitors spent average of €1,346 on trips here New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that foreign resident overnight visitors stayed an average of 8.7 nights and spent an average of €1,346 on their trips to Ireland in July. Business • 04 Oct 23
Overseas visitors spent average of €1,346 on trips here New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that foreign resident overnight visitors stayed an average of 8.7 nights and spent an average of €1,346 on their trips to Ireland in July. Business • 04 Oct 23
Profits down 27% at operator of Powerscourt Estate Pre-tax profits at the company behind the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow last year declined by 27% to €2.49m. Business • 03 Oct 23
Profits down 27% at operator of Powerscourt Estate Pre-tax profits at the company behind the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow last year declined by 27% to €2.49m. Business • 03 Oct 23
