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
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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
Tourism plan focuses on Ireland as a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Government unveils tourism plan to increase number of tourists by one million per year
Tourism spend drops in October despite rise in numbers
Foreign visitors to Ireland down more than 6 per cent so far this year
Operator sought for eco-friendly guest accommodation at Avondale Forest Park
Coillte weighs development of up to 50 eco-sensitive cabins on grounds of historic Wicklow estate where Parnell was born
Dublin isn’t a ‘bargain bucket’ tourism destination, says Little Museum boss
Income rises to €1.4m despite closure of museum for rennovation during 2024
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises
Skellig Michael vulnerable to climate change and Atlantic weather extremes, report shows
Document outlines measures taken by OPW such as installation of ‘crash decks’ which help to reduce risks to the ancient monastic site
A 10% slide in US visitor numbers would have ‘painful impact’ on Irish tourism sector, report warns
Irish Tourism Industry Confederation cautions against depending on transatlantic travellers
Airbnb awards remind us that short-term lets are a double-edged sword
Holiday let behemoth is trying to tap into the immense lobbying power of the Irish tourism sector
A night in Dublin city centre: Is this a night-time economy or just a pub crawl capital?
Amid talk of safety fears and taxi shortages, workers on the city’s late shift are getting on with business, while visitors are ‘seeing where the night takes us’
Fall in tourism industry activity in October marks eighth month of decline – AIB
‘Marked pick-up’ in growth across wider services sector last month, according to AIB report
Tourist numbers rebound but revenue drops 16%
Latest CSO figures show visitor numbers rebounded in September but the number of nights they stayed here was down
Lighthouse that saved D-Day is now creating jobs and driving tourism in Mayo
Blacksod provided the weather report that changed the course of the D-Day landings
Spain aims to convince tourists it is more than sun and sangria
Campaign urges holidaymakers to explore ‘empty Spain’ but beaches and bars of Tenerife, Majorca and Marbella are busier than ever
Greener vessels will lead to higher fares and could hurt passenger numbers, Brittany Ferries says
With rising passenger and freight numbers, the French company is looking to an electric future
Tourism business dips in September, lagging wider services sector
Activity levels have now declined for seven successive months, AIB says in latest services index repor
Americans saved the tourism sector this year, but will that continue?
Irish businesses report drop off in visitors from UK and continental Europe
Slump in number of tourists visiting Ireland eases in August but headwinds persist
Tourist attraction operators call for ‘urgent’ supports in Budget 2026
Why is Ireland’s hospitality industry feeling taken for granted?
Despite our unique tourism offer the sector faces many challenges, including rising costs, falling revenue and uncertainty over VAT
Is Valencia the holy grail of holidays?
The Spanish city, home to the reputed Last Supper chalice, is a fascinating and tasty trip through time
Beef or salmon? A disappearing menu choice as restaurateurs battle rising prices
Food inflation and increasingly price sensitive customers are forcing the industry to scrutinise every menu ingredient and consider cheaper options
Tourism slump continues with July data pointing to further fall-off in visitors
Latest official figures from CSO point to a 1 per cent define in July
Dalata first half revenues edge 1% higher as new openings offset lower room rates
Hotel group agreed in July to be bought by a Nordic consortium for €1.4bn
Four-star hotel on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way guiding at €4.9m
Chicago-based businessman seeks buyer for Waterfront Hotel, which overlooks the Atlantic
Hopes Irish tourism will win big from US College Football Classic in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium
Kansas State University’s Wildcats take on Iowa State University’s Cyclones on Saturday
The race between commuters and tourists in London is unwinnable
‘Dawdling, walking three-abreast, or doing anything else to block a footpath is ill-advised on busy streets ... people walk faster than they do in less populated spots’
‘I don’t think the Department of Finance have any respect for the tourism industry’
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Fáilte Ireland appoints Caroline Bocquel as new CEO
Bocquel will be the first woman to hold the position vacated by Paul Kelly earlier this year
Living next door to Carrauntoohil: ‘I’m stunned what people get away with’
In MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the mountain commands respect - but some of the growing numbers of visitors get it wrong
Evidence of difficult year for Irish tourism continues to mount
New data sheds light on what is surely going to be remembered as a down year for the sector
Tourism business levels dip for fifth month in a row in July, AIB survey shows
AIB survey indicates widespread softening of growth across services sector
Has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? An economist and a tourism industry representative debate
The three primary reasons visitors come to Ireland are low-cost to no-cost. But could high prices put that at risk?
Slide in visitor numbers slows to just 2% in June, CSO says
More than 650,000 visitors spent a total of €646.5m in June, which represented a decrease of 5.5% compared with last year
‘These are huge, huge costs and we don’t sell gold bars, we sell food,’ says Kinara restaurant co-founder
‘These are huge, huge costs and we don’t sell gold bars, we sell food’
‘Economic vandalism’: Unions condemn plan to cut VAT for hospitality sector
Ictu says sector is growing not struggling after Peter Burke earlier said cut was aimed at keeping it ‘sustainable’
Flower-bed barriers to be placed around Molly Malone statue to discourage tourists from touching breasts
Dublin statue’s chest turned a different colour through rubbing due to recently invented ‘tradition’
Ireland is officially one of the least sunny places in the world – and that can only make it more popular
In a Word ... Tourist
‘We’re now in the golden years of Portrush’: Why golf’s Open has the town smiling all over again
The world’s oldest golfing tournament is bringing a feel-good factor as well as 270,000 spectators from across the globe
The big holiday shop: The best foods to buy in European supermarkets this summer
Going abroad? Here are the top products to pick up across France, Spain, Italy and Portugal
Crackdown on short-term lets: property owners and politicians push back
Concerns raised by holiday home owners and politicians over plans aimed at freeing up housing for long-term rental market
Why I moved out of Temple Bar after 25 years: ‘I feared our home would become uninhabitable’
I bought an apartment in Temple Bar, having written about the vital need for people to live in the city centre. I was so full of optimism about the future of Dublin then
Does it make financial sense to buy a holiday home?
Staycationing is not cheap, especially in high season, but there are also significant costs to investing in a holiday hideout of your own
How coastal community is modelling a new way for rural Ireland to thrive
Kerry community is embracing innovation with mix of local energy projects, nature-positive farming and sustainable tourism
Palestinians say Occupied Territories Bill would give them hope: ‘We are really in a big cage’
Residents throughout the occupied West Bank describe the fear and deprivations they endure amid the expansion of Israeli settlements
‘Colonisation 2.0’: inhabitants of unspoilt Caribbean island Barbuda push back against Robert De Niro-linked development
When Hurricane Irma devastated the region in 2017, it paved the way for the Antigua-based administration to make good on its intent to turn Barbuda into a millionaires’ playground
Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots
Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience
CSO figures for May show 10% drop in tourist numbers
Tourism spend by overseas visitors was down 21% on same month last year
‘Not expensive, but not super cheap either’: US tourists see value in Ireland despite Trump tariff impact
Slowdown in American market the central fear for Irish tourist businesses, Fáilte Ireland reports
Ireland’s niche tour guides: Holidays for foodies, newlyweds and baby-boomers
From elopements to college reunions, a growing number of firms cater for smaller groups in search of particular experiences
An encounter near Barcelona’s Sagrada Família taught me a lesson about other tourists
I was in Barcelona, near the Sagrada Família: tourist central. Everyone was narky
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