Europe’s oversaturated tourism industry reaches tipping point
The term ‘Barcelonisation’ is a now dirty word in urban planning circles
Tourism
Dublin Airport expansion criticised as report claims growth in tourism raises property prices
Benefits of tourism in key European markets ‘increasingly going to large businesses and property owners’, not local communities, says Opportunity Green
Irish tourism in May jumps by nearly 20%
Increasing number of visitors choosing to stay with friends or relatives than in hotels
Has the Irish building sector got themselves hooked on Government subsidies?
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More rumblings in Fianna Fáil over triple lock, and more work for civil servants when Ireland takes up EU presidency
Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax
Nightly levy has been considered in Dublin, but would require a change at national level
It’s great the Government wants to boost tourism by 50% - but were will the extra visitors stay?
Industry report estimates that Ireland is short 10,000-15,000 hotel bedrooms to cater for future tourism growth
Kilkee wastewater plant and the local community
Good infrastructure and environmental stewardship should not be competing objectives
Doubling of hotel development levy will hit tourism targets, Irish Hotels Federation warns
Move follows backlash against proliferation of new hotels, often seen as coming at expense of housing projects
Canary Islands are destination of choice for most Irish holidaymakers
More than 3.1 million trips taken outside Ireland in first three months of year
Former hostel on Gardiner Street offers development opportunity for €2.975m
Paddy’s Palace comprises two interconnected period buildings with potential for hostel, hotel, co-living or student accommodation
Dramatic jump in visitor nights spent in Ireland, according to EU figures
Surge in Ireland dwarfed experience in other EU states but may be distorted by reported slump in numbers last year
Photo essay: Skellig Michael reopens for summer visitors to sun, swells and puffins
Huge swells, high winds and lashing rain subside as the first visitors return to Skellig Michael this summer
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