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Tourism
The new short-term letting rules: has the tourism sector won at the expense of housing?
Ban on planning for new short-term lets in places with more than 20,000 people is seen as a victory for tourism over housing
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Limiting short-term tourism lets won’t increase housing supply but will damage rural economies
While Airbnb-style apartments in urban areas should be restricted, regional Ireland, where tourism is the biggest employer, should be left alone
Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback
Minister for Tourism says opposition from Norma Foley and Michael Healy-Rae not the reason for change of approach
Has the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday helped tourism?
Boosting the tourism sector during a traditionally quiet time was one of the key arguments for honouring the 5th century nun
Number of overseas visitors to Ireland fell 3% last year, official data shows
Expenditure by foreign visitors for 2025 was estimated at €5.5bn, down 9 per cent compared with €6bn in 2024
Tourists react to Dublin as a top solo travel destination: ‘It felt instantly welcoming’
Visitors cite Temple Bar, Trinity College and friendly locals as pull factors for Dublin’s billing as a great place for lone travellers
Number of foreign visitors to Ireland up 13% in November, CSO data shows
They spent €347m on their trips, excluding fares, which was up 10% when compared with November 2024
The state of Irish tourism: ‘78 buses cramming into the Cliffs of Moher is not a quality experience’
Tourism needs to respond to a desire from American visitors for an immersive experience when they come here, say travel experts
Fota’s Fergal Harte: ‘We’re having debates about food menus... it’s whether or not to include the filet steak at a big price’
Spinoff effects from Donald Trump’s tariffs, rising payroll costs and the price of beef are the main concerns for Fergal Harte, who runs two large hotels in Cork
SuperValu to exit longstanding Getaway Breaks programme next week to ‘focus on new benefits’
Company which ran the service for SuperValu will take over brand next week
Delivery is the key after publication of a tourism policy that gives sector a sense of purpose
Move to Minister Peter Burke’s economic portfolio welcome but challenges remain if industry is to deliver on ambitious targets
Five new tourism measures geared to help boost visitor numbers to Ireland
Important sector a money spinner for national economy, but intention is to leverage attractions
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