Wild Atlantic Way continues to drive growth as Shannon celebrates 25,000 extra summer seats
Shannon Airport is anticipating a strong 2017 summer with a 16pc increase in capacity across…
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Dublin beats rivals to move up to 13th place in global ranking of convention cities
Table of meetings in 2016: 1 Paris 196 2 Vienna 186 3 Barcelona 181 4…
Fáilte Ireland tries to tee up Asian golf market by hosting tour operators from the East
Fáilte Ireland is teaming up with the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) and…
Airport and visitor attraction numbers up as Shannon Group turnover hits €67m
Shannon Group, the parent company of Shannon Airport, Shannon Commercial Properties and Shannon Heritage, has…
Newgrange, Boyne centre and Dublin Castle to share millions in new funding for Ireland’s Ancient East
The Record Tower, Dublin Castle – €3m Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre – €2.58m Rock…
Cork Airport teams up with Polish photographer to promote Wild Atlantic Way
Cork Airport has teamed up with Polish photographer Karol Kacmarsky to promote the airport and…
Ireland ranked third in the world for promoting tourism
1 United Arab Emirates 2 New Zealand 3 Ireland 4 Iceland 5 Singapore 6 Rwanda…
Tourism Ireland swings into action to promote island at golf’s US Masters
Tourism Ireland is aiming to capitalise on the popularity of golf with an ad campaign to…
CSO final figures for 2016 show tourism spend up 8.8pc
Britain up 9.3pc North America up 11.5pc Mainland Europe up 6.5pc “Other” long-haul markets up 8.7pc…
Europcar survey measures 98pc enthusiasm for Wild Atlantic Way
23pc of car rental cleints were first time visitors Wild Atlantic Way most popular route…
Buswells’ Paul Gallagher wins Manor House hotel of the year award as umbrella groups report visitor numbers up 21pc
The Manor House Hotels and Irish Country Hotels brands report revenue growth of 29pc for last year…
Falls guy Coveney turns Niagara green for St Patrick’s Day
Housing Minister SImon Coveney switches on the green lights at Niagara Falls in Canada to kick off the St Patrick’s…
Way to go… Irish coastal drive takes top prize at Chinese awards
The Wild Atlantic Way has beaten off competition from some of the world’s top scenic…
Year of the French as Brittany Ferries reports a 5pc rise in passenger numbers
Numbers travelling from the continent to Ireland rose last year, with Brittany Ferries reporting a 5pc…
Ireland should join Shenghen area if Brexit deal falls through, says Paul Gallagher of ITIC
Ireland should join the Shenghen common visa zone if the common travel area with Britain…
Adare Manor announces 300 new jobs in makeover for five-star hotel
Adare Manor is to begin recruiting for 300 new positions, bringing its total workforce to…
Dublin Jameson centre re-opens following €11m makeover
Dublin Jameson centre in Smithfield has re-opened following an €11m makeover. The new look ‘Jameson…
Tourism Ireland’s Gibbons lined up to take top job at Dublin Chamber
Tourism Ireland Chief Executive Niall Gibbons will become President of Dublin Chamber of Commerce in 2019, after…
Ireland gets a taste of what’s in store with Jean-Christophe Novelli visit
Multi-Michelin Starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli visited Belfast to give a flavour of what he’s planning for…
Minister Charlie Flanagan lines out in Tokyo to promote Ireland’s bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has pushed Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup…
Lakelands brand has NOT been officially launched
Despite suggestions to the contrary, the fourth Irish tourism brand for the Lakelands brand is still…
Medieval mile museum opens in Kilkenny’s 13th century St Mary’s church
Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum opened to the public today Tuesday 28th Feb 2017. The former…
Ireland now welcoming one in 10 American visitors to Europe
Overseas visitor numbers up 7.2pc North America rises 30.8pc Britain up 3.3pc Latest CSO figures…
Construction of €233m Irish Center Parcs village to kick off within weeks
Work on the €233m Center Parcs Longford Forest Holiday Village is set to commence in…
Shelbourne named top five-star hotel as CIE Tours announces €100m revenues
Shelbourne Hotel, Radisson Blue & Benners Hotel win hotel awards. Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic sheepdogs win attraction awards Cliffs…
Kilkenny launches Whiskey Guild activities in ten city venues
Kilkenny, which claims the first ever reference to distilling in Ireland in the 1324 Red Book of…
CIE Tours customers select Cliffs of Moher as best visitor attraction
Shelbourne Hotel, Radisson Blue & Benners Hotel win hotel awards. Cliffs of Moher & Atlantic sheepdogs win attraction awards Cliffs…
Titanic Belfast welcomes great, great, great, great nephew of shipyard owner
Titanic Belfast has hosted a VIP guest – 13-year-old William Harland whose great, great, great,…
Award-winning Bray air show returns on July 22-23 to boost local economy
Bray Air Display, which was recently awarded the title of best large festival/event at the…
Fáilte Ireland aims to tap business tourism market at Dublin Tech Summit
Fáilte Ireland will be pushing Ireland as business tourism destination at the Dublin Tech Summit.…
Conor O’Shea lines out with Tourism Ireland as it pushes country’s World Cup bid
Italian national coach Conor O’Shea is still flying the flag…
Tourism Ireland research shows 7pc of English less likely to holiday overseas in 2017
Research by RedC for Tourism Ireland suggests no significant change in the holiday intentions of…
Sightseeing makeover as Dublin Bus drives out rebrand for its 2.5m passengers a year
Dublin Bus has launched DoDublin, a rebrand of its city and coastal tours which have been operating…
9/11 site to go green for St Patrick’s Day – Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland has announced that One World Trade Center in New York – the main…
Planning a Valentine’s Day? Price survey of lover’s basket says ditch Dublin and head to Cork says global price survey
A survey by German online florist Bloomy Days of pre-Valentine’s Day prices found Dublin is among…
John Concannon takes ANOTHER prize for 1916 Centenary Programme
Ireland’s 2016 Centenary Programme has won the National Impact Award at this year’s Community and…
14 champions honoured by €5bn Irish inbound tourism industry
Westport House for Best Leisure Tourism Innovation, Dublin Airport for Best International Access Initiative and…
Irish tourism launches campaigns to lure American and business travellers
Tourism Ireland said it is to prioritise the high-spending North American market as it launched a…
How Ireland’s five-star jail is captivating visitors
The North’s only surviving Victorian-era prison, Crumlin Road Gaol has been awarded a five-star visitor…
Full speed ahead for Metro North to Dublin Airport? Chamber backs new push
Dublin Chamber of Commerce claims that reports that the Government is looking to speed up the…