Alarm bells are sounding over falling visitor numbers. But is tourism really in crisis?
Ireland has always been good at tourism. But are we losing our touch, or could falling visitor numbers be an opportunity?
Tourism Ireland
Is Ireland really suffering a tourism collapse?
Incompatible data series make it difficult to get a true picture but AI and greater co-operation will deliver greater insight
Fears new UK digital immigration system could disrupt Irish tourism
Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme comes into force for European travellers on Wednesday
Tourism businesses raise prices amid cost concerns
Fáilte Ireland analysis shows a positive, if cautious, outlook for the year ahead
Tourism chiefs in chipper mood over policy changes – now Government must implement them
Despite a more positive domestic political context the outlook for Irish tourism remains mixed due to a strong dollar and weak economies in the UK and EU
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Tourism chiefs target bigger spenders to offset Dublin Airport cap
Limit on passenger numbers has already hit capacity from North America by 4% and from Britain by 3%, Alice Mansergh says
Former Buswell’s manager to lead hotel industry lobby group
Irish Hotels Federation names high-profile industry veteran Paul Gallagher as new chief executive
Trimble blocked Tourism Ireland campaign in Britain, records show
Unionist leader objected to Britain being designated part of ‘overseas’ market
Ireland ‘turning a corner’ on hotel room shortage, says tourist boss
Hospitality sector challences are a ‘concern’ for tourism sector
Lighthouse tourism already ‘beacon of light’ for remote areas, conference hears
Great Lighthouses of Ireland aims to make each lighthouse a commercial success
Tourist chiefs seek spending increase to €450m
Industry confederation to publish manifesto calling for policy reforms
‘Hospitality demand is there, but there is no margin anymore’
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Fáilte Ireland viral marketing campaign around cardigan for Taylor Swift cost less than €8,000
Tourism body sought to use star to promote Ireland
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