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New ‘Dubline’ tourism trail launched in the Capital

11 hours ago 2,258 Views 8 Comments

The Dubline interactive Dublin discovery trail will guide visitors from College Green to Kilmainham, through Dublin Castle, Christchurch, the Liberties and St James’ Gate.

# tourism - Saturday 19 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Saturday

Sat, 7:38 PM 3,586 Views 3 Comments

Your round-up of the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

From The Daily Edge Walled Off This post contains images

In pics: Part of the Great Wall of China most tourists never see

Sat, 6:30 PM 10,873 Views 18 Comments

Two hikers share their trip on unrestored part of the Wall which has since been closed for safety reasons.

From The Daily Edge Fun This post contains images

Your guide to the strangest summer festivals in Ireland

Sat, 9:15 AM 5,962 Views 11 Comments

Fancy doing something a bit different? Then check out these seven summer fests…

Monumental

Ryanair put in bid for sponsorship rights of… the Colosseum

Sat, 8:15 AM 4,632 Views 16 Comments

Could the Roman monument have become known as the O’Leary Bowl or the Ryanair Rodeo? Not now, it won’t.

# tourism - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Tourism

Varadkar calls for ‘mini-Schengen’ of UK and Ireland

15/05/12 4,202 Views 40 Comments

Tourists should receive a common visa to travel freely between the two countries, the transport minister said.

# tourism - Friday 11 May, 2012

Gathering

Help bring diaspora home to visit Ireland, Taoiseach urges public

11/05/12 5,117 Views 120 Comments

Enda Kenny today launched The Gathering – a nationwide project which it’s hoped could boost visitor numbers by 325,000 next year.

# tourism - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

Tourism

VAT rate to remain 9 per cent for tourism industry in 2013, says Varadkar

09/05/12 1,822 Views 20 Comments

Varadkar said the temporary 9 per cent VAT rate was working well and would remain for services such as restaurant meals and hotel accommodation until the end of 2013.

# tourism - Monday 7 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Monday

07/05/12 5,326 Views 7 Comments

Our round-up of the day’s main stories – as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.

# tourism - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

Travel

New customers advised not to seek services of Dublin travel agent until licence is renewed

02/05/12 8,976 Views 6 Comments

Commission for Aviation Regulation says the travel agent should not accept any new bookings – but that existing customers will continue to be covered.

DART

Full Dart services to run over bank holiday weekend

02/05/12 2,566 Views 11 Comments

Iarnród Éireann has announced the postponment of engineering works planned for this weekend due to the disruption it would cause over the May Bank Holiday.

# tourism - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Cannabis

Ban on tourists buying cannabis officially begins in Netherlands

01/05/12 6,381 Views 31 Comments

But many coffee shops have already revealed plans to flout the legal measures.

# tourism - Monday 30 April, 2012

From Business ETC IAA

IAA reports increased profit for 2011

30/04/12 2,448 Views 6 Comments

The Irish Aviation Authority says its operating profit increased to €17.9 million during last year.

# tourism - Saturday 28 April, 2012

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Poll: Should tourists be allowed to buy cannabis in the Netherlands?

28/04/12 5,450 Views 96 Comments

New laws will stop tourists from buying marijuana – is this the right move?

Netherlands

Dutch uphold ban on foreigners buying cannabis

28/04/12 4,275 Views 37 Comments

A Dutch judge has upheld a government plan to ban foreign tourists from buying marijuana by introducing a “weed pass” available only to Dutch citizens and permanent residents.

# tourism - Friday 27 April, 2012

Netherlands

Netherlands to decide today on café ban for foreigners

27/04/12 6,797 Views 63 Comments

Under the ban, foreigners will not be able to access the country’s cannabis cafés.

# tourism - Thursday 26 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Dublin

Website uses beautiful images to show what Dublin has to offer

26/04/12 7,256 Views 7 Comments

A new website helps users explore everything from culture, events, shopping and nightlife in Dublin.

# tourism - Monday 23 April, 2012

From Business ETC Good Food

Food sector “pivotal in Irish tourism”

23/04/12 2,082 Views 15 Comments

New research shows that the ‘secret ingredient” to Irish tourism and export growth is food, says Good Food Ireland. Four out of five food-related businesses surveyed expect to grow this year.

# tourism - Saturday 14 April, 2012

Titanic100

Who owns the Titanic, and who can dive at the wreck?

14/04/12 6,317 Views 9 Comments

TheJournal.ie has been looking into issues surrounding the Titanic disaster 100 years after the ship struck an iceberg and sank on its maiden voyage.

# tourism - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

From Business ETC Jobs

West Clare lighthouse opening will create 12 seasonal jobs

03/04/12 2,640 Views 8 Comments

West Clare’s historic Loop Head Lighthouse will reopen to the public during the June Bank Holiday weekend.

# tourism - Saturday 31 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Titanic100 This post contains videos

Titanic Belfast opens today – here’s a preview of what to expect

31/03/12 3,436 Views 21 Comments

The €120 million Titanic Belfast is due to open today, one hundred years to the day since the doomed ocean liner was completed. Here’s a video preview of what it’s like.

# tourism - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

From The Score World Cup Bid

Ireland ‘more than capable’ of hosting Rugby World Cup

28/03/12 6,696 Views 47 Comments

Michael Ring told the Dáil the country can play host to the world’s biggest rugby tournament in 2023

# tourism - Monday 26 March, 2012

From Business ETC Tourism

Inward visitors to Ireland increase by 2.7 per cent

26/03/12 1,037 Views 5 Comments

The number of trips to Ireland increased by 30,600 between December 2011 and February 2012, according to the Central Statistics Office.

# tourism - Wednesday 21 March, 2012

Tourism

Tourist service helped 690 visitors during 2011

21/03/12 2,951 Views 4 Comments

Those assisted were victims of crime but most didn’t let it interfere with holiday plans.

# tourism - Monday 19 March, 2012

Titanic100

7 ways to mark the Titanic centenary. Some are rather odd.

19/03/12 5,096 Views 10 Comments

With the opening of the world’s largest Titanic exhibition in Belfast in two weeks time – TheJournal.ie gives some alternative ideas of how you can remember the tragic Titanic

# tourism - Saturday 17 March, 2012

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Poll: Are St Patrick’s Day celebrations good for Ireland’s image?

17/03/12 4,552 Views 30 Comments

Festivals and parades take place all over the country today to mark our national holiday – but do the celebrations really boost Ireland’s image internationally?

# tourism - Friday 16 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Pic Of The Day

Bemused Green Sheep of the Day

16/03/12 3,344 Views 6 Comments

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Poll: Does the prospect of St Patrick’s Day cheer you up?

16/03/12 3,829 Views 63 Comments

Today, TheJournal.ie wants to test the sentiment of its readers towards the national holiday. Will it boost your spirits?

# tourism - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

USA! USA!

Joan Burton to visit New York today to tell America that Ireland is great

13/03/12 2,365 Views 37 Comments

The trip is the latest in a series of visits to America by senior Irish politicians recently in a bid to promote Ireland’s business and tourism.

# tourism - Monday 12 March, 2012

From Business ETC Tourism

Shatter announces extension of Visa Waiver Programme

12/03/12 4,485 Views 7 Comments

The scheme will be extended to include Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as emerging markets like China, India and Gulf regions.

From The Daily Edge St Patrick's Day

‘Greening Tower of Pisa’ among latest landmarks turning green on March 17

12/03/12 4,405 Views 16 Comments

Other landmarks turning green include the municipal stadium in Poznan, where Ireland will play two matches in Euro 2012.

# tourism - Friday 9 March, 2012

One Year In

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Tourism

09/03/12 361 Views 1 Comment

Increasing tourism is seen as one of the most important ways for Ireland to revive the economy. How has Leo Varadkar done?

# tourism - Monday 5 March, 2012

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Poll: Are Ireland’s tourism bodies doing enough to attract visitors?

05/03/12 3,160 Views 73 Comments

While visitor numbers were up overall in 2011, room occupancy regional areas continued to decline. We’d like to know what you think – are Ireland’s tourism bodies doing enough to attract visitors?

From Business ETC Tourism

Irish tourism “in fragile state”

05/03/12 2,133 Views 17 Comments

The chief executive of the Irish Hotel Federation has said that hotels and guesthouses are “struggling to cope” with a two-speed recovery in the sector.

# tourism - Friday 2 March, 2012

From Business ETC Tourism

Number of overseas visitors to Ireland up slightly

02/03/12 1,269 Views 12 Comments

Meanwhile, Irish residents are continuing to make fewer trips abroad, according to the latest CSO figures.

# tourism - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

30 Year Plan

Dublin Port to welcome cruise ships as part of ‘masterplan’

29/02/12 3,949 Views 34 Comments

The plan announced today by Minister Leo Varadkar will see over €600 million pumped into Ireland’s largest port over the next 30 years.

# tourism - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Go Green

Going, going… green: World landmarks to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

21/02/12 5,321 Views 8 Comments

Niagara Falls will turn green for the first time to mark the Ireland’s National Day.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

21/02/12 4,247 Views 5 Comments

Nine things you need to know by 9am: : Greece gets its second bailout, hospital waiting lists back on the up, and some tips for perfecting your pancakes…

# tourism - Monday 20 February, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Monday

20/02/12 5,631 Views 1 Comment

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories…

Chinese Visit

Varadkar says Chinese VP’s visit can boost Irish tourism

20/02/12 2,670 Views 35 Comments

The Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister reckons Xi’s visit to the likes of Croke Park can only benefit tourism from China.

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