German and Austrian travel journalists visit Clonmacnoise
A group of German and Austrian travel journalists is visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, cruising on the River Shannon. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The visiting journalists – representing various daily newspapers with a combined audience of 1.12 million readers – are here to find out more about cruising […]
Targeting German holidaymakers for Offaly
Tourism Ireland in Germany kicked off its 2024 programme of promotions at CMT (holiday exhibition) in Stuttgart this week. Tourism Ireland is joined at CMT by nine tourism businesses from Ireland – including Silverline Cruisers (based in Banagher). CMT is one of the biggest travel fairs in Germany, attracting around 300,000 visitors – or potential holidaymakers for […]
Minister Martin reflects on a year of momentum across Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media sectors
Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill enacted Basic Income Scheme for 2000 Artists launched Record €166.6m Sports Capital Funding €30 million continued additional funding to support tourism development and new attractions Additional funding to ensure the vibrancy of our Gaeltacht communities in the digital age New dedicated Children’s Channel to […]
Tourism, Creative Ireland and Gaeltacht projects to be supported under the Government’s Shared Island Initiative
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister of State, Jack Chamber, today welcomed the announcement of the latest round of projects to be supported by the Government’s Shared Island initiative. The projects being developed include three from across the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media with […]
Budget 2023 must protect viability of Experience Economy
Ibec, the group that represents business, is calling on Government to use Budget 2023 as an opportunity to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of the Experience Economy which underpins our social, tourism and business ecosystems. The Ibec Budget 2023 submission outlines that this can be achieved by supporting companies in the economy at a […]
Fáilte Ireland unveils 2022 plans for tourism recovery, but availability of staff remains a major challenge
Doubling of investment in domestic marketing to €10million compared to 2019 to encourage people to take additional short breaks among 2022 priorities Strong recovery in inbound tourism based on air access projected to be 83% of 2019 levels Staffing and cost inflation most significant challenges currently facing tourism sector Package of measures […]
US Travel Show ‘Ireland with Michael’ with an audience of 155 million is scouting for new locations in Ireland to film for 2023 series
The US TV travel show ‘Ireland with Michael’ is presently showcasing many parts of Ireland as holiday destinations to audiences of 155 million people across the USA and Canada as its second series airs this spring. The team are putting a call-out to the people of Ireland for locations and ideas for the 2023 series. […]
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the addition of 31 walking trails in 13 counties to the ‘Walks Scheme’
Fáilte Ireland welcomes the announcement this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD of the addition of 31 walking trails in 13 counties to the Government’s ‘Walks Scheme’. Fáilte Ireland research shows hiking and walking are ranked amongst the Top 10 Activities domestic tourists participated in this summer, with 57% engaging in […]
Fáilte Ireland announces details of new €55million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector and priorities for 2021
Fáilte Ireland has today (1st February) announced details of its new €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The announcement was made at a special virtual industry event watched by thousands of operators, providers and employers from across the tourism sector. The allocation was secured by Minister Catherine Martin TD in Budget 2021 and Fáilte Ireland is responsible for developing […]
Fáilte Ireland unveils new domestic marketing campaign and new COVID-19 Safety Charter to boost public confidence
Fáilte Ireland is revealing its new national domestic marketing campaign to the tourism and hospitality industry today. ‘Ireland, make a break for it’ will go live across media this weekend in what will be a major drive to encourage people to take domestic breaks this summer. The National Tourism Development Authority is also launching a […]
