Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland chief predicts recovery for sector in 2023

Positive outlook despite ‘strong headwinds’ such as economy and Ukraine war

Tue Nov 8 2022 - 08:25

Price increases for accommodation could damage Ireland’s ‘image’ among holidaymakers, Tourism Ireland told

Negative feedback on car hire and hotel costs highlighted in reports

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 15:19

Kilkenny suffered biggest downturn in domestic tourism during pandemic

Domestic holiday trips in 2021 down 51% to almost 5.7 million with associated spending down 40% to €1.3bn, Fáilte Ireland report shows

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 18:37

A tale of two summers - Ireland’s holiday season beset by woes

Inflation and Covid-19 among problems leading to trade in tourism being unpredictable this summer

Sat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00

Tourism is a €9.5bn industry, not just a bit of fun

The chaos around travel is emblematic of how the sector is viewed by those in power

Fri Jul 1 2022 - 05:00

Travel and tourism: ‘We need to encourage people back to normality’

Lack of staff, public hesitancy and cash flow just some issues faced by sector

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 00:00

Kylemore Abbey in Connemara aims for tourist revival

Benedictine abbey needs tourism boost to finance €5m monastery plan

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 05:26

N Ireland tourism will suffer under visa waiver, MPs told

Red tape will make Americans and other visitors avoid crossing Border, official claims

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 19:53

Irish eyes will not be smiling if war in Europe stops US tourists from travelling

Towns such as Killarney are heavily dependent on the US market but all is not lost just yet

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Irish craft producers return to QVC for 24-hour St Patrick’s Day sales event

‘Made in Ireland’ show will be broadcast live from Slane Castle in ‘incredible opportunity’

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 13:04

Green turns blue and yellow this St Patrick’s Day for all the right reasons

Laura Slattery: Lighting up landmarks in green is a brilliant idea – just not when there’s a war in Europe

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 16:47

Wicklow the backdrop for Netflix’s number one show as Vikings: Valhalla claims top spot

What have the Vikings ever done for us? Boosted Irish screen tourism is latest answer

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 15:43

War in Europe may stunt the recovery in US visitor numbers to Ireland

Research shows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is more of a worry than Covid for potential US visitors

Tue Mar 8 2022 - 06:00

Tourism Ireland paid more than €52,000 for Ryder Cup hospitality tickets

US talk-show host and Aer Lingus representative among those receiving tickets

Wed Feb 9 2022 - 19:51

Twice as many tourists from North visit the South than visa-versa, conference told

Shared Island conference hears old images of Northern Ireland persist

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 21:27

The year of Ulysses: 2022 marks centenary of Joyce’s experimental masterpiece

Beloved by millions, incomprehensible to millions more, the novel is now firmly embedded in Irish culture

Tue Jan 4 2022 - 03:00

Imelda May joins Tourism Ireland bid to attract British visitors

Two-part Sky Arts series sees singer present Irish ‘literary travelogue’

Tue Dec 14 2021 - 18:10

Tourism Ireland’s Niall Gibbons named ‘most influential’ Irish CEO on LinkedIn

Three and Vodafone bosses ranked second and third in Reputations Agency study

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 06:05

Aer Lingus to fly to 62 destinations from next summer

Airline to fly to 13 US locations from the Republic as it recovers from travel bans

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 17:09

Dublin ranked seventh best city in world to visit by Lonely Planet

Travel group cites plans to pedestrianise parts of Dublin city centre in its decision

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 22:01

Shannon group could establish its own airline, incoming chairman says

Politicians poised to demand executive powers for Pádraig Ó Céidigh

Thu Oct 7 2021 - 10:48

Nóirín Hegarty appointed Ireland editor of Times and Sunday Times

Former editor of Sunday Tribune will lead the Dublin operation of the News Corp title

Wed Oct 6 2021 - 12:52

‘The specialists in Germany were shocked they hadn’t operated in Ireland’

Wild Geese: Irish psychologist on Germany’s excellent health system and life in Bad Nauheim

Fri Sep 17 2021 - 05:35

Tourism officials launch €4.6m blitz to attract British visitors

Marketing campaign to encourge holidaymakers to press ‘green button’ and book visit

Thu Sep 9 2021 - 21:20

Tourism recovery: ‘We’ve a mountain to climb to reconnect Ireland’

Experts predict Irish tourism will be in survival phase until the end of 2022

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00

The Irish Times view on the staycation market: Improving domestic appeal

The hospitality industry needs to consider its offer to people holidaying at home

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 00:02

Almost €50,000 spent on State’s Assassin’s Creed tourism campaign

Tourism Ireland collaborated directly with gaming streamers using Twitch influencers

Thu Aug 5 2021 - 16:28

State tourism agency Fáilte Ireland seeks new chief

Board chaired by Paul Carty on interim basis since Michael Cawley’s exit over holiday

Wed Aug 4 2021 - 16:52

Travel sector asked to pay ‘unfair’ bonds, committee hears

Merchant service providers seeking bonds of up to 30% of projected turnover as safety net

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 15:41

Minister of State proposes trial antigen test programme at airports

Air traffic 84% below 2019 levels and volumes unlikely to return to pre-Covid level before 2023

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 20:50

32 great running routes around Ireland – one in every county – complete with maps

From Antrim to Wicklow, the ultimate guide to running locations in Ireland

Tue May 25 2021 - 06:01

US college football game planned for 2022 in Dublin

Aer Lingus College Football Classic could generate up to €63 million for economy

Fri May 21 2021 - 05:29

It’ll do for now but streaming can’t replicate the live experience

Does it matter whether online performances are recorded or live?

Sat May 8 2021 - 10:03

It would be a shame if we let Covid damage Ireland’s Céad Míle Fáilte

Time will come later in summer when it is safe and sensible to open up to outsiders

Fri May 7 2021 - 05:36

Bord Bia ranked the most reputable organisation in the State

Agency reclaims top spot from credit unions in annual RepTrak study, with An Post third

Thu May 6 2021 - 18:34

Four-day week fans, Uber campaign triumph and Beijing’s worst sandstorm in a decade

Planet Business: Fit for a ‘technoking’

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 05:28

Screen Ireland goes virtual for Hollywood trade mission

Week-long series of meetings with US streamers and studios begins with Disney

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 05:55

Vaccine success of UK and US creates timing issue for tourism officials

What happens when North is ready to welcome visitors again, months ahead of State?

Tue Mar 9 2021 - 06:05

Michael Fry: ‘I’ve never done live stuff ever. It absolutely terrifies me’

The online comedian on stage fright, indie bands and why Navan isn’t a funny town

Sat Mar 6 2021 - 05:00

End of the line for Ireland’s luxury sleeper train

Covid-19 blamed for end of Belmond Grand Hibernian, which will move to mainland Europe

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 14:56

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