How Greece became a ‘nation of waiters’
Tourism has delivered jobs, investment and prosperity. But after decades of rapid growth, many Greeks worry the country is turning into ‘one giant hotel’
Tourism
Whiskey distilleries attract over one million visitors, industry group says
Irish Whiskey Association survey reports 20% jump in visitor spending, even as one-third of visitors decline tasting
‘There are other ways to live if it doesn’t suit you’: The two sides to life on Inis Mór
Locals facilitate waves of tourists for half the year before navigating periods of solitude when the sun is gone
‘Economically it probably would make sense to close’: Clifden businesses prepare for barren winter
As the summer tourist throngs thin out, then disappear, the only thing keeping some businesses in the Co Galway town open is loyalty to staff
O’Connell Street was always more than a street. Can it start to live up to its potential?
Halloween would be a good place to begin
Hostelworld shares slide as earnings to miss estimates amid Middle East conflict
Irish company said drag on bookings to last into 2027
New mandatory register for Airbnb and other short-term lettings to open in December
Growth of often controversial sector and difficulty contacting hosts key reasons for new legislation
Slide in North American tourist numbers ‘highlights need to extend tax cuts’
Hospitality chiefs gather on Thursday for industry conference
Tourist tax could raise more than €200m for local authorities, research shows
Visitor levies charged by local councils on overnight accommodation are common in EU countries and in parts of the UK
These European cities want fewer tourists, but its airports have other ideas
Airport expansions in Venice, Barcelona and Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism and enable more tourists to come
‘You are in for a white-knuckle ride here’: On the road with Paddywagon’s Cliffs of Moher tour
Despite being fined by the National Transport Authority this week, it’s business as usual for Paddywagon’s tours
The Airbnb equation has stopped adding up for Europe
New EU legislation will give governments greater cover to restrict short-term tourist rentals and target vacant homes
How hubris is shaping the latest Greek-Turkish confrontation
An ancient Greek concept helps explain modern tensions in the Aegean, where disputes over maritime rights risk deepening a long-running rivalry
Tour operator Paddywagon fined over rogue service to Cliffs of Moher
Solicitor for National Transport Authority sought maximum fine as coach operator admits repeat offence
Francis and John Brennan: ‘Airbnb is hugely successful, but it’s cold, impersonal hospitality’
Ahead of the 100th episode of RTÉ’S At Your Service, the brothers talk about keeping reality television real, industry challenges and the gruelling nature of the job
Investing in priorities on Achill Island
Tourist facilities are welcome, but investment in the village that supports them must surely come first
The New York Times on why Ireland’s most photographed castle is closed
Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay was open for tours and banquets until a dispute over ownership and funding closed its gates
North Carolina governor seeks to strengthen Irish links amid US political uncertainty
Josh Stein is confident Democrats will regain a US Senate seat in midterm elections
The Gathering tourism initiative winds down after more than a decade
Plans to hold related events every five years never came to pass, with Fáilte Ireland finally pulling the plug
Tourist numbers up 13% in 2026 as British and European visits rebound
Number of US visitors arriving in Ireland also up 7.6% from 2025, says CSO
Margaret Jeffares: I have brought charcuterie and salamis into Spain, and they have said, ‘This is better than ours’
The Good Food Ireland chief executive on tourism, food trends and the ‘bacon-and-cabbage’ issue
Other ways for greenways with our network of quiet boreens and back lanes
No need for compulsory purchase orders, expensive designs and planning rows
EV chargers are in short supply – and so too is drivers’ patience
Once friendly exchanges are now tetchy as demand has increased and queues form
Services sector upbeat about prospects for year ahead as activity grows strongly
Transport, tourism and leisure sector out of sync as it records fifth successive monthly decline in activity
Fáilte Ireland spending €10m to boost number taking short domestic breaks
Tourism authority invests in new marketing campaign after domestic tourism flatlines in 2025
Camping in Ireland: Holiday for less than €500 a week for a family of four
With prices starting as low as €15 a night, the camping and caravanning sector is enjoying a long, hot summer
Travel insurance for older people: fewer choices and more restrictions
On The Money: Shop around and make sure you read all the fine print to make sure the policy you buy covers the trip you plan
Over three million tourists visited Ireland in the first half of 2026, CSO says
Visitors spent a combined €697 million last month alone, Central Statistics Office figures show
Looking for a last-minute staycation? With some homes charging €4,000 a week, don’t expect a bargain
‘Holiday in Ireland’ searches are up but August shows limited availability and some eye-watering prices
Commenting on the weather will always bring a smile
We are doing our bit to confirm the Irish ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ reputation for tourists
Dublin Airport passenger cap ignores reality of changing climate
Ireland is now a haven from extreme heat events plaguing other parts of the world
Europe’s oversaturated tourism industry reaches tipping point
The term ‘Barcelonisation’ is a now dirty word in urban planning circles
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
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