Rural Ireland to bear the brunt of the tourism crash Rural Ireland will bear the heaviest burden from the tourism sector's crash, according to a new report from EY Ireland. Business • 05 May 20
Rural Ireland to bear the brunt of the tourism crash Rural Ireland will bear the heaviest burden from the tourism sector's crash, according to a new report from EY Ireland. Business • 05 May 20
Tourism industry bracing for prolonged shutdown Following yesterday's announcement of the closure of pubs and bars, the tourism industry has begun making plans for a partial shutdown until the Covid-19 crisis passes. Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Tourism industry bracing for prolonged shutdown Following yesterday's announcement of the closure of pubs and bars, the tourism industry has begun making plans for a partial shutdown until the Covid-19 crisis passes. Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Over 10 million overseas visitors to Ireland last year The number of overseas trips made to Ireland rose just 1.8% last year, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 11 Mar 20
Over 10 million overseas visitors to Ireland last year The number of overseas trips made to Ireland rose just 1.8% last year, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office. Ireland • 11 Mar 20
Tourism industry says VAT deferral scheme vital The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) says a VAT deferral scheme is vital to alleviate serious cashflow pressures in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Business • 11 Mar 20
Tourism industry says VAT deferral scheme vital The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) says a VAT deferral scheme is vital to alleviate serious cashflow pressures in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Business • 11 Mar 20
Swedish ice hotel offers tourists sub-zero temperatures Temperatures drop to -5C within Sweden's famous ice hotel, located high above the Arctic Circle, but around 20,000 guests spend a night in the hotel every year. Europe • 21 Feb 20
Swedish ice hotel offers tourists sub-zero temperatures Temperatures drop to -5C within Sweden's famous ice hotel, located high above the Arctic Circle, but around 20,000 guests spend a night in the hotel every year. Europe • 21 Feb 20
Coronavirus to take shine off global luxury business The global luxury business is set to suffer from dwindling numbers of Chinese buyers, the world's biggest consumers of luxury goods, due to a lockdown within and on the country to prevent a coronavirus from spreading further. Business • 07 Feb 20
Coronavirus to take shine off global luxury business The global luxury business is set to suffer from dwindling numbers of Chinese buyers, the world's biggest consumers of luxury goods, due to a lockdown within and on the country to prevent a coronavirus from spreading further. Business • 07 Feb 20
Travel industry anticipates further challenges in 2020 2019 was a turbulent year for the aviation sector - to put it mildly - as the grounding of Boeing's 737 MAX created a domino effect of cutbacks and closures across the industry. Business • 07 Feb 20
Travel industry anticipates further challenges in 2020 2019 was a turbulent year for the aviation sector - to put it mildly - as the grounding of Boeing's 737 MAX created a domino effect of cutbacks and closures across the industry. Business • 07 Feb 20
Global tourism growth slowed in 2019 - UN Global tourism slowed in 2019 due to a cooling world economy, especially in Europe and Asia where uncertainties linked to Brexit and protests in Hong Kong also weighed, the United Nation's tourism agency said. Business • 21 Jan 20
Global tourism growth slowed in 2019 - UN Global tourism slowed in 2019 due to a cooling world economy, especially in Europe and Asia where uncertainties linked to Brexit and protests in Hong Kong also weighed, the United Nation's tourism agency said. Business • 21 Jan 20
Visitor numbers from US and Canada down 8.8% in October The number of visitors coming to Ireland from the US and Canada fell 8.8% in October, compared to the same period last year. Business • 26 Nov 19
Visitor numbers from US and Canada down 8.8% in October The number of visitors coming to Ireland from the US and Canada fell 8.8% in October, compared to the same period last year. Business • 26 Nov 19
Measures to support tourism in event of no-deal Brexit Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has said €40 million would be allocated for tourism specific initiatives. Budget 2020 • 08 Oct 19
Measures to support tourism in event of no-deal Brexit Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has said €40 million would be allocated for tourism specific initiatives. Budget 2020 • 08 Oct 19
Irish trade, food attractions in Japan focused campaign A new, Japan-focused promotional campaign for Ireland has been launched to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Business • 19 Sep 19
Irish trade, food attractions in Japan focused campaign A new, Japan-focused promotional campaign for Ireland has been launched to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Business • 19 Sep 19
Brexit-led 'consumer concern' affecting Irish tourism Tourism Ireland has said the ongoing effect of Brexit-led "consumer concern" is having an impact on visitor numbers to this country. Ireland • 29 Aug 19
Brexit-led 'consumer concern' affecting Irish tourism Tourism Ireland has said the ongoing effect of Brexit-led "consumer concern" is having an impact on visitor numbers to this country. Ireland • 29 Aug 19
Venice coffee costs rule-breaking German tourists €950 Two German tourists were fined for making themselves a coffee on the steps of the famous Rialto bridge in Venice and asked to leave the city, the municipal authorities said. Europe • 19 Jul 19
Venice coffee costs rule-breaking German tourists €950 Two German tourists were fined for making themselves a coffee on the steps of the famous Rialto bridge in Venice and asked to leave the city, the municipal authorities said. Europe • 19 Jul 19
Bunratty Castle and park to undergo major €8m revamp One of the most popular visitor and heritage sites in the country, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in Co Clare, is to undergo a major €8m revamp which will transform the visitor experience at the 15th century castle. Munster • 10 May 19
Bunratty Castle and park to undergo major €8m revamp One of the most popular visitor and heritage sites in the country, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in Co Clare, is to undergo a major €8m revamp which will transform the visitor experience at the 15th century castle. Munster • 10 May 19
Saga shares plunge as older Britons cut back on travel Specialist tourism and insurance firm Saga warned that older Britons were cutting back on their travel plans because of Brexit as it lowered its profit forecast, sending its shares tumbling by up to 40% today. Business • 04 Apr 19
Saga shares plunge as older Britons cut back on travel Specialist tourism and insurance firm Saga warned that older Britons were cutting back on their travel plans because of Brexit as it lowered its profit forecast, sending its shares tumbling by up to 40% today. Business • 04 Apr 19
Dublin's New Year's Festival set to showcase tourism The New Year's Festival in Dublin is set to showcase tourism in the capital, and encourage more people to visit the capital and Ireland in 2019, according to tourism groups. Dublin • 31 Dec 18
Dublin's New Year's Festival set to showcase tourism The New Year's Festival in Dublin is set to showcase tourism in the capital, and encourage more people to visit the capital and Ireland in 2019, according to tourism groups. Dublin • 31 Dec 18
Overseas trips to Ireland rise by 7.6% in third quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of overseas trips made to Ireland rose by 7.6% in the third quarter of the year, while trips by Irish residents outside of the country were up 3%. Business • 12 Dec 18
Overseas trips to Ireland rise by 7.6% in third quarter New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the number of overseas trips made to Ireland rose by 7.6% in the third quarter of the year, while trips by Irish residents outside of the country were up 3%. Business • 12 Dec 18
Thai beach closes indefinitely to recover from tourism A Thai beach made famous by a Leonardo DiCaprio film has closed indefinitely to give its ecosystem time to recover, authorities said today. Thailand • 02 Oct 18
Thai beach closes indefinitely to recover from tourism A Thai beach made famous by a Leonardo DiCaprio film has closed indefinitely to give its ecosystem time to recover, authorities said today. Thailand • 02 Oct 18
Tourism VAT rate 'a significant dead weight' Ireland's lower VAT rate for tourism has become a "significant dead weight" on the economy and increasing it now will not harm tourism, according to the Department of Finance. Budget 2019 • 01 Aug 18
Tourism VAT rate 'a significant dead weight' Ireland's lower VAT rate for tourism has become a "significant dead weight" on the economy and increasing it now will not harm tourism, according to the Department of Finance. Budget 2019 • 01 Aug 18
Visitor numbers to Ireland rise by 8.7% in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that trips to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 8.7% to reach a total of 1,025,600 in May. Business • 27 Jun 18
Visitor numbers to Ireland rise by 8.7% in May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that trips to Ireland by overseas residents increased by 8.7% to reach a total of 1,025,600 in May. Business • 27 Jun 18
Spanish growth eases to 2.9% in first quarter Spain's annual gross domestic product expanded at its lowest rate in three years in the first quarter, preliminary data showed today. Business • 27 Apr 18
Spanish growth eases to 2.9% in first quarter Spain's annual gross domestic product expanded at its lowest rate in three years in the first quarter, preliminary data showed today. Business • 27 Apr 18
Tourism worth €400m to Killarney annually - report A study of the economic impact of tourism on Killarney has found that the industry is worth over €400m to the town annually, and directly employs more than 3,000 people. Munster • 12 Feb 18
Tourism worth €400m to Killarney annually - report A study of the economic impact of tourism on Killarney has found that the industry is worth over €400m to the town annually, and directly employs more than 3,000 people. Munster • 12 Feb 18
Number of UK visitors here down 5.8% on weak sterling New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of UK visitors coming here fell by 5.8% in the three months from August to October as a weak sterling continued to hit British consumers. Business • 28 Nov 17
Number of UK visitors here down 5.8% on weak sterling New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of UK visitors coming here fell by 5.8% in the three months from August to October as a weak sterling continued to hit British consumers. Business • 28 Nov 17
Traffic ban set for 'Game of Thrones' road in Antrim Traffic is to be banned from a road in Co Antrim which has become an international tourist attraction after it featured in Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland • 10 Oct 17
Traffic ban set for 'Game of Thrones' road in Antrim Traffic is to be banned from a road in Co Antrim which has become an international tourist attraction after it featured in Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland • 10 Oct 17
Travel group TUI reiterates earnings target Europe's largest tour operator TUI said it still expected to grow underlying full-year earnings by at least 10% after it enjoyed strong summer trading at its hotels and resorts. Business • 28 Sep 17
Travel group TUI reiterates earnings target Europe's largest tour operator TUI said it still expected to grow underlying full-year earnings by at least 10% after it enjoyed strong summer trading at its hotels and resorts. Business • 28 Sep 17
