# tourism - Wednesday 16 March, 2022
# Travel
# Travel
The announcement brought forward the date that tourists can visit from countries including the US, Canada, Britain and much of Europe.
# tourism - Thursday 10 March, 2022
# St Patrick's Day
# St Patrick's Day
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has written to all Irish embassies asking for monuments to be lit up in yellow and blue.
# tourism - Wednesday 6 October, 2021
# Tourism
# Tourism
After ceasing trading in April 2021, KPMG were appointed liquidators of the company.
# tourism - Friday 1 October, 2021
# Winter Holidays
# Winter Holidays
The Stay and Spend scheme was under utilised due to the continuous Covid-19 restrictions, said Minister Catherine Martin.
# tourism - Wednesday 1 September, 2021
# Travel
# Travel
The tourism sector had sought clarity as businesses feared further loss of revenue.
# tourism - Tuesday 29 June, 2021
# CSO
# CSO
The number of departures from April to May increased by a third.
# tourism - Wednesday 16 June, 2021
# Tourism
# Tourism
EU members agreed to add the US to the list of countries from which restrictions on non-essential travel should be removed.
# tourism - Thursday 10 June, 2021
# Would You Go?
# Would You Go?
Ireland’s first funicular is planned for Donegal.
# tourism - Wednesday 2 June, 2021
# Summer 2021
# Summer 2021
Indoor dining and leisure facilities at hotels are also permitted to reopen for guests.
# tourism - Monday 24 May, 2021
# Tourism
# Tourism
It is possible that travel to the UK will be possible in June, and that holidays abroad will be possible in July.
# tourism - Friday 21 May, 2021
# Tourism
# Tourism
Fáilte Ireland say rural destinations are offering the outdoor attractions people are seeking in light of the pandemic.
# tourism - Thursday 15 April, 2021
# Tourism
# Tourism
Leo Varadkar said that it is “increasingly evident that outdoor dining is much safer than indoor”.
# tourism - Friday 12 March, 2021
# Coronavirus
It's been a year since the Taoiseach's speech from Washington Pubs shut a few days later, and many have remained closed for the past 12 months Workers in the most affected industries are hoping for brighter days ahead, but are realistic about short-term prospects
# tourism - Monday 1 February, 2021
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
Applications for the TBCS will open on 11 February.
# tourism - Thursday 31 December, 2020
# Holidays
# Holidays
There have been calls for another bank holiday in a bid to boost tourism next year.
# tourism - Friday 25 December, 2020
Businesses that had to shut for most of 2020 are hoping for brighter days ahead in 2021.
# tourism - Wednesday 16 December, 2020
# Tourism Ireland
# Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland hopes to attract international visitors here again by the summer of 2021.
# tourism - Tuesday 17 November, 2020
# A Clare Winner
# A Clare Winner
The award comes amid big changes to the tourism industry during 2020.
# tourism - Sunday 1 November, 2020
# Economy
# Economy
The Finance Minister said the change was introduced in recognition of the unprecedented challenges facing particular sectors.
# tourism - Saturday 17 October, 2020
# Tourism
# Tourism
Minister Robert Troy said it is “critically important” for tourism and trade to have an open travel industry.
# tourism - Tuesday 6 October, 2020
# Holibops
# Holibops
The idea of Ireland having an extra bank holiday to boost the tourism sector has been mooted for several months.
# tourism - Wednesday 30 September, 2020
# Kurzarbeit
# Kurzarbeit
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
# tourism - Tuesday 15 September, 2020
# Living With Covid
# Living With Covid
The government provided details on the new arrangements for air travel at a press conference today.
# tourism - Friday 31 July, 2020
# Empty Rooms
# Empty Rooms
The average room occupancy stood at 42% for July.
# tourism - Thursday 30 July, 2020
# Tourism
# Tourism
The funding covers route options and feasibility studies.
# tourism - Tuesday 28 July, 2020
# Housing Crisis
# Housing Crisis
Renters are more likely to work in the sectors worst hit by the pandemic.
# Covid19
# Covid19
European countries are struggling to balance keeping tourism open while guarding against new flare-ups of infection.
# tourism - Friday 24 July, 2020
# Tourism
# Tourism
The government hopes this will help to encourage people to take trips within Ireland.
# tourism - Thursday 23 July, 2020
# Travel
# Travel
Only half of the calls made were answered.
# tourism - Monday 13 July, 2020
# Travel
# Travel
Only two such flights from Dallas to Dublin have landed since the route resumed service.
# Tourism
# Tourism
Some hospitality businesses have turned away tourists who are not following the quarantine advice on arrival in Ireland.
# tourism - Friday 10 July, 2020
# Staycation
# Staycation
More and more people will be staying on the island for a holiday this summer.
# tourism - Thursday 2 July, 2020
# Staycation
# Staycation
Fáilte Ireland is calling for the VAT rate to be changed to 5% to help the tourism sector.
# tourism - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
# Economy
# Economy
Event organisers have said they face the prospect of no income for 18 months.
# tourism - Saturday 27 June, 2020
# Catherine Martin
# Catherine Martin
Some critics have concerns about whether each area will get enough attention from Catherine Martin.
# tourism - Tuesday 23 June, 2020
# Staycations
# Staycations
The scheme would also see every child receiving a voucher worth €100.
# tourism - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
# Tourism
# Tourism
Hoteliers have asked for clarity on small weddings, and live music events this summer.
# tourism - Tuesday 9 June, 2020
# Blue Flag
# Blue Flag
Donegal had the most Blue Flags this year.
# tourism - Thursday 4 June, 2020
# Tourism
# Tourism
The Irish airline has echoed calls made by Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary.
# tourism - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
# Key Industry
# Key Industry
The tourism sector contributes around 13% to Italy’s GDP.
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