Tourism
# tourism - Sunday 14 October, 2012
“Where the bloody hell are you?” 8 tourism campaigns gone wrong*
*or that seriously fail to hit the mark.
# tourism - Monday 8 October, 2012
Irland, bitte: German footie fans targeted in Irish tourism campaign
Tourism Ireland is trying to tempt German football fans to attend the Gathering next year, using Facebook, apps, prizes and ads.
# tourism - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Overseas trips to Ireland up nearly 8pc last year
Non-residents made 6,621,000 trips to Ireland from overseas last year – up by quite a bit from 2010.
# tourism - Sunday 9 September, 2012
23 stunning photos of an ideal Ireland
Tourism Ireland has found Ireland in its best light – doesn’t it look gorgeous?
# tourism - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Events and festivals “boost Irish hotel prices”
The Irish hotel market remains stable, the latest figures show. But what is Ireland’s most expensive destination?
# tourism - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Pensions, the internet and whiskey: The week in numbers
How much is a premium Dublin hotel room REALLY worth? And what does it take to reach age 116?
# tourism - Friday 31 August, 2012
Poll: Do you think the Emerald Isle Classic is a good idea?
American football teams Notre Dame and Navy will battle it out in the sold-out Aviva tomorrow. Is it a welcome event to Irish shores and for Irish tourism?
# tourism - Thursday 30 August, 2012
Ireland seeing fewer British and American tourists
Irish people are also taking less trips abroad.
# tourism - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
In pics: The messiest festival of the year
The annual Tomatina tomato fight fiesta in Bunol, Spain took place today. Pass the mop.
Sponsorship of Emerald Isle Classic costs The Gathering over €600,000
Saturday’s game is set to be viewed by a worldwide audience of over three million people.
# tourism - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
15,000 US fans expected into Dublin Airport ahead of Notre Dame, Navy game
The sold-out game kicks off on Saturday at the Aviva.
# tourism - Monday 27 August, 2012
Tall Ships Festival in Dublin welcomed 1.15 million visitors
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport hailed the four-day festival as a “huge achievement and success”.
# tourism - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Photos: The monuments that pay their own way
A new survey has listed the most valuable monuments in Europe. So which one towered above all the rest?
# tourism - Monday 20 August, 2012
Joyce Tower set to reopen thanks to volunteer support
Staffing issues at Fáilte Ireland meant that the James Joyce site closed this summer.
# tourism - Friday 17 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# tourism - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Three German tourists rescued from Lough Ree cruiser
The RNLI, Lough Ree Rescue, Athlone Sub Aqua Club and the Coast Guard launched the mission yesterday evening.
# tourism - Monday 13 August, 2012
John Joe replaces Joyce on Mullingar’s local currency
Nevin’s Olympic success commemorated by having his profile put on tourist notes.
# tourism - Monday 6 August, 2012
Five Irish nationals arrested in Benidorm
Four men and a woman were detained after an incident in the Spanish resort over the weekend.
# tourism - Sunday 29 July, 2012
In pictures: An aerial tour of the Taj Mahal
The photographers were the first people allowed to fly over the iconic Indian mausoleum in 15 years…
Potential for growth in tourism sector highlighted at Summer School
Leaders in the tourism sector highlighted paths for potential growth in the sector at the Garret FitzGerald Summer School in Killarney.
# tourism - Friday 27 July, 2012
Latest visitor figures described as ‘flat’ by Tourism Ireland
Three million tourists came to Ireland in the first six months of the year.
# tourism - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Travel company selfcatering.ie goes out of business
Thousands of families who have pre-paid for holidays are at risk of being left out of pocket after the travel company announced an immediate cease of trading.
# tourism - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Tourism ad tells Londoners: Flee your country, come to Ireland
They may have the Olympics, but we’ve got this. Take that, Queen Lizzie!
# tourism - Monday 16 July, 2012
“Disappointing” start to summer tourism season
Hotels have seen a disappointing start to the holiday season, with 50 per cent of hoteliers saying they are optimistic – less than last year.
# tourism - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Archaeologist brings Ireland’s heritage to life in new audio guide
Irish archaeologist Neil Jackman says wanted to “create something positive” when he found himself unemployed – and so he rounded up a talented team to bring Ireland’s history to life.
# tourism - Tuesday 10 July, 2012
Limerick to become first ever National City of Culture
Jimmy Deenihan said the initiative would have a “positive impact” on the city.
# tourism - Monday 9 July, 2012
Irish tourist dies in Turkey
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the deceased’s family.
# tourism - Sunday 8 July, 2012
11 jokey holiday snaps every tourist takes at major monuments
Ever ‘held up’ the Tower of Pisa, or taken the Eiffel Tower in the palm of your hand through the magic of perspective? Of course you have…
# tourism - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Jobs boost as Shannon Heritage signs contract with Malahide Castle
A new contract will see tourist operator Shannon Heritage moving outside the Shannon region for the first time, creating up to 200 jobs in the process.
Californian town files for bankruptcy
Mammoth Lakes doesn’t have the funds to pay $2.7m in obligations, especially after losing a property development fight.
# tourism - Friday 29 June, 2012
Fewer people from Great Britain visiting Ireland
Plus, reaction to the latest CSO figures on the number of visitors coming to Ireland.
# tourism - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Better marketing of Dublin as tourist destination could create 27,000 jobs
A report recommends closer collaboration between various stakeholders and the creation of a Dublin specific brand to market to potential overseas visitors as tourism in Dublin fell significantly in the post-Celtic Tiger years.
# tourism - Wednesday 27 June, 2012
Obama’s Moneygall cousin to work on connecting Ireland’s global diaspora
Henry Healy “delighted” to join the Ireland Reaching Out campaign.
Need help getting around? New online public transport journey planner launched
The National Transport Authority has unveiled its new website and Android app.
# tourism - Monday 18 June, 2012
Photos: Ireland’s top 10 attractions revealed
Which places around the country drew the most visitors last year? And does this vintage photo give you a clue?
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
# tourism - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Coach tourism sector “running at a loss”
A new study involving 66 coach tour operators showed that the number of coach-tourists is down by 16 per cent, while hire-out rates are down 5 per cent.
# tourism - Monday 11 June, 2012
Galway topples Kerry as favourite Irish holiday destination
Galway has taken the top spot, followed by Kerry and Cork, while Dublin gets mixed news.
# tourism - Monday 4 June, 2012
In pictures: Olympic flame taken on a tour of Northern Ireland
The torch was see at the Giant’s Causeway, the River Bann, Dunluce Castle and will arrive shortly at the Peace Bridge in Derry.
# tourism - Sunday 3 June, 2012
11 amazing attractions that can only be seen underwater
Grab your scuba gear, because you can’t see these incredible places on land.
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