The Central Statistics Office reported 1.3m overnight trips from the 26 counties to the six counties of Ireland nearly doubled in 2023, up 46pc on 2023.
Tourists from Ireland spent a total of £268m during their visits to the north in 2023, representing a 48pc increase from the previous year’s spending of £181m. There were almost threem overnight stays, a 40pc rise that encompassed various types of trips.
Tourism NI the growth of cross border tourism began during the Covid pandemic, with a 145pc increase in overnight visits since 2019. The positive trend has become more consistent, marking a significant development in tourism relations between the two regions.
