Menu
03/12/2024
Ireland Sees Tourism Spending Boom Despite Fewer Visitors
Ireland's tourism sector has experienced a surge in visitor spending, with overseas visitors spending €5.38 billion from January to October 2024, a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
While visitor numbers increased by 8% year-on-year, reaching 5.79 million, challenges persist in certain markets, particularly from Great Britain. The number of visitors from Great Britain decreased by 13% in October 2024 compared to the previous year.
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 October 2015
Cork Needs Tourism Initiative Like Dublin - FG
A dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Deputy Buttimer made the call following the announcement of a new branded tourism initiative for Dublin.
Cork Needs Tourism Initiative Like Dublin - FG
A dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said. Deputy Buttimer made the call following the announcement of a new branded tourism initiative for Dublin.
15 March 2019
Ireland's Tourism Revenue Boosted To Over €5 Billion In 2018
Recent data has confirmed that the revenue gained from overseas visitors to Ireland grew to over €5 billion last year, a 5.6% increase on 2017. The data, as published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), also shows that revenue from the key target market of holidaymakers rose by 12.6% over the same period.
Ireland's Tourism Revenue Boosted To Over €5 Billion In 2018
Recent data has confirmed that the revenue gained from overseas visitors to Ireland grew to over €5 billion last year, a 5.6% increase on 2017. The data, as published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), also shows that revenue from the key target market of holidaymakers rose by 12.6% over the same period.
26 October 2018
Oversea Visits To Ireland Continue To Rise
Overseas visits to Ireland increased by 7.1% in the first nine months of 2018, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has shown. Welcoming the new figures, the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Shane Ross, said: "I am delighted to welcome the CSO data released today which shows growth in overseas visits of 7.
Oversea Visits To Ireland Continue To Rise
Overseas visits to Ireland increased by 7.1% in the first nine months of 2018, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has shown. Welcoming the new figures, the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Shane Ross, said: "I am delighted to welcome the CSO data released today which shows growth in overseas visits of 7.
28 April 2016
Over 16% Increase In Visitors To Ireland - CSO
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown an increase of 16.6% in the number of overseas visits to Ireland between January and March this year.
Over 16% Increase In Visitors To Ireland - CSO
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have shown an increase of 16.6% in the number of overseas visits to Ireland between January and March this year.
01 December 2011
Snow Patrol Tunes Into Irish Tourism Boost
The North's Tourism Minister Arlene Foster is going 'pop' and has unveiled plans to increase the number of overseas holidaymakers to the island of Ireland with support from rock band Snow Patrol. The Co Down group will feature in a new campaign aimed at boosting tourism by 20% in 2012.
Snow Patrol Tunes Into Irish Tourism Boost
The North's Tourism Minister Arlene Foster is going 'pop' and has unveiled plans to increase the number of overseas holidaymakers to the island of Ireland with support from rock band Snow Patrol. The Co Down group will feature in a new campaign aimed at boosting tourism by 20% in 2012.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
