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Romantic getaways helping over half of Irish hotels increase turnover
A new survey also showed that hoteliers have a more positive outlook about growth at their own business over the next year.
# tourism - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Irish tourists spend more staying abroad than in Ireland
Hotels.com data shows Irish people tend to look for better value in accommodation when travelling domestically.
John Hinde: Nostalgic images are not just for Ireland
London and Amsterdam will see exhibition of shots from major landmarks around England and, of course, Ireland.
# tourism - Friday 10 May, 2013
‘We’re ashamed’: Rome river too dirty for tourists
The river’s tall stone embankments have become grey with pollution, the river banks are strewn with rubbish and homeless people live under the bridges.
# tourism - Monday 6 May, 2013
2013 St Patrick’s Festival ‘worth €121 million to Irish economy’
That’s over twice as much as the 2010 festival.
# tourism - Monday 29 April, 2013
7.4pc more overseas tourists in first three months of The Gathering
CSO figures confirm a significant bump in tourist numbers from abroad in the first quarter of 2013.
# tourism - Thursday 25 April, 2013
From Budapest to Everest, Google Street View reaches 50 countries
Google is celebrating the 50th country on Street View, and Ireland is among the places where you can see everything from cemeteries to giraffes.
# tourism - Monday 22 April, 2013
Ireland getting better in offering value for money, say tourists
Tourists told Fáilte Ireland that Ireland has improved significantly in giving value for money over the past 10 years.
# tourism - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Down Syndrome Ireland create tourism guide for Dublin
The 88-page book was written, designed, edited and tested by 16 people with Down Syndrome Ireland.
# tourism - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Column: Can India be called a democracy when society’s most vulnerable are ignored?
India has been touted as the poster-child for a developing economy – but is the impression of a progressive society all a smoke screen? Brian O’Connor shares his experience.
# tourism - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
International students flock to Greece to study crisis
The country has become a case study for those studying economics, political science and journalism.
# tourism - Sunday 7 April, 2013
You know we had a ‘Gathering’ 60 years ago, right?
‘An Tóstal’ was organised in 1953 to encourage visitors to come to Ireland outside of the normal tourist season. And it gave us the Rose of Tralee.
# tourism - Friday 5 April, 2013
High-profile rapes threaten India tourism business
As media spotlight hovers over sexual crime in India, its multi-billion euro visitor industry is feeling the pinch.
# tourism - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport up 4 per cent in first quarter of 2013
Just under 1.6 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport last month according to figures published by DAA.
# tourism - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
9 essential destinations to see the REAL Ireland
Where would you send Tom Cruise?
# tourism - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Increase in trips to Ireland ‘a positive start’ to the year
Latest figures from the CSO have shown that nearly 1.2 million people travelled to Ireland from December 2012 to February 2013.
# tourism - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ireland is the 9th friendliest country in the world for tourists
Research by the World Economic Forum says we’re still among the most welcoming countries in the world for visitors.
# tourism - Saturday 23 March, 2013
11 more amazing places to visit… if we could put a roof on Ireland
As suggested by you.
# tourism - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
This island is a toxic dump in the centre of paradise
Thilafushi, an artificial island in the middle of the Maldives archipelago, is the dumping ground for Malé and luxury hotels.
# tourism - Saturday 16 March, 2013
From Niagara Falls to the pyramids, landmarks go green for Patrick’s Day
It’s beginning to look a lot like Paddy’s Day…
Swiss woman gang-raped in central India
The woman was on a cycling trip with her husband in impoverished Madhya Pradesh state, when seven to eight men attacked the couple on Friday night, police said.
# tourism - Friday 15 March, 2013
Column: So you want to set up a festival? Here’s what you should know…
Festivals and events can bring much-needed tourism to a town, village or region, generating substantial economic and socio-cultural benefits. Feargus Dunne advises on how to organise one.
# tourism - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
‘Green carpet treatment’ for world’s media
Journalists are being given a warm welcome this week in the hopes it will boost tourism.
# tourism - Friday 8 March, 2013
Dublin hotel prices ‘up 174 per cent’ for St Patrick’s Day
Hotel search website Trivago says the average hotel room for Saturday week will cost €287 – up from the usual €105.
# tourism - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Ireland one of the top 20 most competitive holiday spots in world
We fell out of the top 20 in the World Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index two years ago – now we’re back at no. 19.
# tourism - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
27 Irish landmarks going green for St Patrick’s Festival
Castles, memorials and at least one Government department will get the green light from 14 to 18 March.
# tourism - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Hoteliers call for greater action to attract tourists from Britain
The Irish Hotels Federation issues demands to ‘reinvigorate’ tourism marketing, after the number of British visitors fell in 2012.
Here’s how the Costa Concordia wreck is being removed
Workers have to undergo a four-day mountain climbing course before starting the job to equip themselves for the dangerous conditions.
3 more off-the-beaten track places you really should visit
There is no entry fee to any of these sites in Westmeath, Mayo and Wexford – so what are you waiting for?
# tourism - Thursday 28 February, 2013
9 places in Ireland you need to visit as soon as possible
The auld sod ain’t so bad after all.
# tourism - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
North America ‘key to tourism growth’ as trips to Ireland up by 50,000
Latest figures from the CSO have shown that nearly 1.25 million people travelled to Ireland from November 2012 to January 2013.
# tourism - Sunday 24 February, 2013
10 best beaches in the world according to Tripadvisor users
Wish we were there.
This gadget prevents plane seat in front of you from reclining…
…But is it fair to use it?
# tourism - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Look how old and wise Fungi is now…
Are you ready for your close up?
Confirmed: Giro d’Italia to start in Belfast, first 3 stages in Ireland
One of cycling’s Grand Tours is coming to Dublin and Belfast next year.
Future of Tramore’s Metalman and pillars safe
A new limited company has been established to take ownership of the structures and manage them as a tourism attraction.
# tourism - Saturday 16 February, 2013
5 off-the-beaten track places in Ireland you really should visit
There is no entry fee to any of these sites – so what are you waiting for?
# tourism - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Major increase in number of American users of AA route planner
AA Ireland reckons increased use of its online journey planner is a good sign for The Gathering…
# tourism - Monday 4 February, 2013
Tourism Ireland aims to get more Russians to visit here
Trade mission lands in Moscow and St Petersburg to raise awareness of island’s attractions to the 24 million Russians who travel abroad annually.
Column: The Gathering should be encouraged, not belittled and criticised
This initiative is taking tourism away from the bureaucrats and returning it to the people on the ground, writes John Verling.
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