Tourism industry 'nervous' over US visitor slowdown Falling North American visitor numbers, higher costs and accommodation capacity are the main challenges facing the country's tourism sector, according to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC). Business • 19 hrs
Tourism industry 'nervous' over US visitor slowdown Falling North American visitor numbers, higher costs and accommodation capacity are the main challenges facing the country's tourism sector, according to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC). Business • 19 hrs
The Greek 'Piggie Island' that went viral A short distance from the coast of Western Greece, the small island of Atokos has become one of Greece's most unusual attractions due to its population of black Mediterranean pigs, which roam freely there. A European Perspective • 18 Sep
The Greek 'Piggie Island' that went viral A short distance from the coast of Western Greece, the small island of Atokos has become one of Greece's most unusual attractions due to its population of black Mediterranean pigs, which roam freely there. A European Perspective • 18 Sep
2026 travel sales expected to finish lower than last year It has been a challenging year for tour and travel operators, and it's not over yet. Business • 12 Sep
2026 travel sales expected to finish lower than last year It has been a challenging year for tour and travel operators, and it's not over yet. Business • 12 Sep
Almost half of air passengers unaware of rights - IAA Almost half of Irish air passengers do not know their rights and entitlements in the event of flight disruption. Business • 18 Aug
Almost half of air passengers unaware of rights - IAA Almost half of Irish air passengers do not know their rights and entitlements in the event of flight disruption. Business • 18 Aug
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe's busiest airport Heathrow Airport has lost its position as Europe's busiest airport, to Istanbul. Business • 12 Aug
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe's busiest airport Heathrow Airport has lost its position as Europe's busiest airport, to Istanbul. Business • 12 Aug
Geopolitical uncertainty hits profits at holiday firm Tui Holiday firm Tui has seen quarterly earnings plunge as cautious consumers continue to leave holiday bookings until the last minute amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Business • 12 Aug
Geopolitical uncertainty hits profits at holiday firm Tui Holiday firm Tui has seen quarterly earnings plunge as cautious consumers continue to leave holiday bookings until the last minute amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Business • 12 Aug
Dublin Airport records busiest month on record in July July was the busiest month in Dublin Airport's history, according to operator daa, recording more than 3.8m passengers last month. Business • 10 Aug
Dublin Airport records busiest month on record in July July was the busiest month in Dublin Airport's history, according to operator daa, recording more than 3.8m passengers last month. Business • 10 Aug
New strategy to spread tourism evenly across country Fáilte Ireland is launching a three-year strategy to grow tourism and increase domestic revenue by 7%. Ireland • 29 Jul
New strategy to spread tourism evenly across country Fáilte Ireland is launching a three-year strategy to grow tourism and increase domestic revenue by 7%. Ireland • 29 Jul
Sky-high pitch: The new ways airlines are upselling seats After decades of downsizing what passengers get, airlines are trying to get squeezed and stressed-out customers to buy back some comfort, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 12 Jul
Sky-high pitch: The new ways airlines are upselling seats After decades of downsizing what passengers get, airlines are trying to get squeezed and stressed-out customers to buy back some comfort, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 12 Jul
Spain expects to see 100 million tourists this year Spain is likely to attract 100 million foreign tourists this year with the number of visitors expected to grow during the key summer season helped by uncertainty in the Middle East. Business • 06 Jul
Spain expects to see 100 million tourists this year Spain is likely to attract 100 million foreign tourists this year with the number of visitors expected to grow during the key summer season helped by uncertainty in the Middle East. Business • 06 Jul
Integrated payment systems could add €300m in tourism Better integrated digital systems could unlock additional €290-€300m in tourism revenue annually, according to MasterCard. Business • 06 Jul
Integrated payment systems could add €300m in tourism Better integrated digital systems could unlock additional €290-€300m in tourism revenue annually, according to MasterCard. Business • 06 Jul
Domestic overnight trips increased by 6% in Q1 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that domestic overnight trips increased by 6% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Business • 16 Jun
Domestic overnight trips increased by 6% in Q1 - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that domestic overnight trips increased by 6% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Business • 16 Jun
Spanish hotel chain Melia shutters Cuba operations Spain's largest hotel chain Melia said today that it would cease its operations in Cuba, joining other foreign firms that have cut ties with the island's military conglomerate GAESA under pressure from Washington. Business • 03 Jun
Spanish hotel chain Melia shutters Cuba operations Spain's largest hotel chain Melia said today that it would cease its operations in Cuba, joining other foreign firms that have cut ties with the island's military conglomerate GAESA under pressure from Washington. Business • 03 Jun
Number of visitors to Ireland up 7% in April - CSO Almost 565,000 visitors came to Ireland in April, according to the Central Statistics Office, a 7% increase on the same month of 2025. Business • 29 May
Number of visitors to Ireland up 7% in April - CSO Almost 565,000 visitors came to Ireland in April, according to the Central Statistics Office, a 7% increase on the same month of 2025. Business • 29 May
BOI customers spending far less in US, Gulf states Irish tourist spend in a number of Gulf states and the US appeared to fall sharply in the first four months of the year, according to data from Bank of Ireland. Business • 28 May
BOI customers spending far less in US, Gulf states Irish tourist spend in a number of Gulf states and the US appeared to fall sharply in the first four months of the year, according to data from Bank of Ireland. Business • 28 May
Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector There is growing nervousness within the tourism industry that the war in Iran could impact the sector's performance this year. Business • 23 Apr
Concerns Iran war, fuel costs will impact tourism sector There is growing nervousness within the tourism industry that the war in Iran could impact the sector's performance this year. Business • 23 Apr
Air France-KLM makes bid for stake in Portugal's TAP Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM said it had submitted a non-binding offer to buy a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, as the Portuguese government moves forward with plans to privatise its flag carrier. Business • 02 Apr
Air France-KLM makes bid for stake in Portugal's TAP Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM said it had submitted a non-binding offer to buy a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, as the Portuguese government moves forward with plans to privatise its flag carrier. Business • 02 Apr
Ryanair's March passenger numbers rise to 15.8m Ryanair carried 15.8 million passengers in March, a 5% increase in the number carried in the same month of 2025. Business • 02 Apr
Ryanair's March passenger numbers rise to 15.8m Ryanair carried 15.8 million passengers in March, a 5% increase in the number carried in the same month of 2025. Business • 02 Apr
More than 400k visitors to Ireland last month, up 33% New figures out today show that over 400,000 foreign visitors came to Ireland last month - a 33% increase year on year. Ireland • 30 Mar
More than 400k visitors to Ireland last month, up 33% New figures out today show that over 400,000 foreign visitors came to Ireland last month - a 33% increase year on year. Ireland • 30 Mar
33% increase in overseas visitors year on year, CSO There was a 33% increase in the number of foreign visitors to Ireland in February compared with the same month last year. Business • 30 Mar
33% increase in overseas visitors year on year, CSO There was a 33% increase in the number of foreign visitors to Ireland in February compared with the same month last year. Business • 30 Mar
Hundreds of global buyers at Fáilte Ireland's Meitheal Meitheal, the main trade event for the Irish tourism industry, gets underway today at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney in Co Kerry. Business • 24 Mar
Hundreds of global buyers at Fáilte Ireland's Meitheal Meitheal, the main trade event for the Irish tourism industry, gets underway today at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney in Co Kerry. Business • 24 Mar
Aviation in turmoil as travellers look for alternatives Only limited flights are operating through the Gulf, as passengers scramble to make sense of their travel plans - both now and for weeks or months ahead. Business • 14 Mar
Aviation in turmoil as travellers look for alternatives Only limited flights are operating through the Gulf, as passengers scramble to make sense of their travel plans - both now and for weeks or months ahead. Business • 14 Mar
Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as war hits tourism For thousands of workers in Dubai's tourism sector, the Middle East war has brought business to a standstill - leaving their income suddenly at risk. Business • 13 Mar
Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as war hits tourism For thousands of workers in Dubai's tourism sector, the Middle East war has brought business to a standstill - leaving their income suddenly at risk. Business • 13 Mar
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
Number of foreign visitors rose by 27% in January - CSO There was a 27% increase in foreign visitors to Ireland last month with 429,8000 people making trips here compared to January of 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 26 Feb
Holiday bookings up 13% after wet start to 2026 Poor weather in Ireland this month has led to a surge in holiday bookings compared to February last year, with sales up in the first two weeks of the month, according to Travel Counsellors Ireland. Business • 23 Feb
Holiday bookings up 13% after wet start to 2026 Poor weather in Ireland this month has led to a surge in holiday bookings compared to February last year, with sales up in the first two weeks of the month, according to Travel Counsellors Ireland. Business • 23 Feb
