Latest News - Tourism - Ireland

One of the UK and Ireland’s largest self-catering holiday operators has welcomed Tourism Ireland’s multi-million euro strategy to boost visitor numbers to Ireland in 2010.

Limos for Less Ireland's leading Chauffeured transportation announced today that , it will offer chauffeured airport transfers for little more than taxi prices...

The Clare Tourism Forum this evening launched a new website aimed at reversing the sharp decline in visitor numbers to County Clare over the last year.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Brian Simpson MEP, the EU’s Head of Transport and Tourism, will join tourism interests from across the island of Ireland at a conference taking place in Ennistymon, County Clare, today and tomorrow.

UK based self-catering holiday operator, Imagine Ireland, is confidently predicting growth in the Irish tourism market in 2010.

The Atlantis Group confirmed today that An Bord Pleanala has upheld a Clare County Council decision to grant planning permission for the development of “park-and-ride" facilities to the Cliffs of Moher.

Specialists in Ireland Vacations, myguideIreland, have today announced that they have rolled back the clock on the Dollar-Euro exchange rate to last May when the Dollar was worth 10% more than it is today.

Great news!! Extended rental season for Bunk Campers for those who dare to face the winter weather in Ireland! Freebie winter warmer pack available on offer for all customers!!

Dublin-headquartered online marketing and hotel software company Bookassist (bookassist.org) opens two new offices in Europe amid continued growth in revenue year on year. The news comes as the company celebrates its 10th year in business.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Brian Simpson MEP, the EU’s Head of Transport and Tourism, will join tourism interests from across the island of Ireland at a conference taking place in Ennistymon, County Clare, from 26-28 November 2009.

Limos for Less Dblin's leading limousine company is continuing it popular limousine airport transfer service to and from Dublin airport for €99

A designated history trail through one of Ireland’s most historic towns was launched in Ennis, Co Clare, today.

The increasing trend of erecting miniature Dolmens is irreversibly damaging the Burren’s fragile limestone pavement.

Forty key members of the Illinois Senate and Illinois House of Representatives will arrive in County Clare this weekend to explore new and nurture existing business and tourism links between the US and Irish Midwest Regions.

On Friday 7th August 2009, at 8 pm, Portumna Chamber of Commerce launched its Portumna tourist town map / brochure in the Social Centre of Portumna Retirement Village.

With their Dublin Hotels Reservations is currently achieving massive results for Hotels in Dublin within Ireland. Failte Hotels provide the rates and availability and marketing for this successful web site.

Dublin's leading limousine company launches'' Hen Party '' special for limo airport transfers..

The month of July- August are filled with a number of festivals and fairs that are taking place across the city Dublin

Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market has offered to help out the 3 stranded Texans who were recently denied entry into Ireland.

Pure Mad, a shocking Irish crime thriller, is released on Amazon.com, through its print-on-demand model, and sales are very healthy

Hostelworld.com Awards Missouri Resident Elizabeth Holbrook a Round-the-World Trip for Best Online Travel Video

Hostelworld.com reveal growth in new destinations worldwide

Arenal Volcano National Park is one of the treasures of any visit to Costa Rica and a must visit destination.

Cocos Island Costa Rica, boasts an incredible diversity of plant and animal life, the best diving in the world and buried pirate treasure!

After throwing its doors open to the public on Friday 27th March, the team at Jurys Inn Watford are holding an official opening ceremony of the £16.5 million hotel, which has 216 bedrooms and eight dedicated meeting rooms...

Hostelworld.com named People’s Choice Winner for Best Travel & Adventure Video in Webby People’s Voice Awards

Irish company launches new service for customers traveling to the United States

Celebrate St Patrick's Day by taking a great value low season campervan trip around Ireland with Bunk Campers, Ireland's budget campervan rental company!

Travelodge, Ireland’s leading budget hotel chain, today announced the launch of a new corporate department in response to growing demand by businesses for good value low cost accommodation.

Leading golf information website feels golf clubs in Ireland need to look at a reduction in their green fees if they are to continue to attract overseas players.

Press Release – Tuesday 13th January 2009 from www.lookaroundireland.com www.lookaroundireland.com is a leading Irish tourism information website used as a travel aid and amenity guide to Ireland.

Limos for Less Dublin's premier Limousine and chauffeur transportation company today launched a new service to Dublin Aiport, with a special launch rate for January of €99 .

This Valentines the Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa are delighted to offer 2 nights accommodation in a deluxe guest room with leisurely breakfast each morning in Restaurant Grand Pey and a romantic dinner on one evening.

Monday, 15 December 2008 - West Limerick is destined for a tourism boost in 2009 following the news that major development and upgrading works are to take place on a walking and cycling route along the former Limerick to Kerry railway line.

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 - Finding a solution to the sharp drop in visitor numbers to County Clare was discussed by over 150 tourism providers at a major event in Ennis last evening.

 Museum crypt to form project centre piece  Touch screen access to over 1.5 million burial archives  Centre to open in spring 2010

Tourism Australia and the internationally renowned film-maker Baz Luhrmann, and his team, have created a new destination campaign to make Australia the ‘must visit’ destination for travellers around the world.

Experience the Irish Welcome in an Irish Castle, or receive the true warm family welcome and hospitality of an Irish B&B.

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - Atlantis Developments Ltd. confirmed today the decision by Clare County Council to grant planning permission for the development of “Park And Ride” facilities to the Cliffs of Moher.

Costa Rica Invest announced that the next 50 buyers in Di Pacifico Dos will benefit from a Buy Back Guarantee of 150% of the original purchase price. Development land with teak trees and projected 25% ROI p.a. Prices from €6,450

Newgrange Lodge, which provides a unique venue that, offers hotel accommodation and traditional Irish hospitality, teamed up with ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car hire site.

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 – The Mayor of Clare today met with the Mayor of Chicago in a bid to strengthen business and tourism links between County Clare and the US Midwest.

Monday, 11 August 2008 - A tourism delegation from County Clare will today travel to the US Midwest to promote County Clare as a desirable tourist destination.

Bunk Campers, Ireland’s fastest growing budget campervan rental compan, has won the prestigious Northern Ireland Tourist Board Innovation Award.

Bus and Coach Tours catalogue has been added to www.EireVacation.eu, Ireland accommodation and travel guide, which is a directory of hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses & self catering accommodation in Ireland for European visitors.

Tuesday, 17 June 08 - A meeting aimed at developing ecotourism certification and training for Burren-based businesses will take place in Lisdoonvarna on Thursday 26 June.

MYTOWN.ie is an interactive community website for every town in Ireland. The user simply goes to www.mytown.ie and selects from a list of over 100 towns featured.

Tuesday, 10 June 2008 -Tourism interests in County Clare and surrounding areas are being warned that they must collaborate or risk going out of business.