Leitrim councillor fears tourists will avoid the north west over lack of hotel beds
A Leitrim councillor has issued warnings over the North West’s tourism potential being negatively impacted by the potential lack of beds available to tourist’s right across the region. Cllr Sean McDermott says many well know tourism destinations are being impacted by falling numbers due to lack of beds that…
The World docks in Killybegs
The World, the largest residential cruise ship on earth has arrived in Donegal. It’s the first time the ship has visited Ireland, which arrived in Killybegs this morning. The residential vessel includes 165 homes, distributed between apartments, studio apartments and studies. The privately owned residences typically cost between 2- 15…
Further concern expressed over Ireland’s reputation being damaged by higher car-rental prices.
Further warnings have been issued that Ireland’s international reputation could be harmed by higher hotel and car-rental prices. Both have spiralled this summer as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Catherine Martin is also concerned about the impact of delays at Dublin Airport, with people still encouraged to arrive…
Donegal Councillor warns events in the Ukraine will impact local tourism
A Donegal Councillor says the upcoming tourism conference which will take place in Ballybofey next week will have to address the impact the war on the Ukraine could have on tourism in the north west. ‘Adopting to change’ is the theme of the event which is being organised by…
Ireland’s tourism potential will be destroyed by staff shortage.
It’s feared that the tourism potential of popular attractions such as the Wild Atlantic Way could be destroyed by the current labour shortage that many businesses working in the tourism and hospitality are currently having to cope with. Recently it emerged that there is a major labour shortage…
Labour shortage is crippling Hospitality and Tourism
A Donegal County Councillor and Hotel Manager is warning of serious challenges facing the Tourism and Hospitality sectors in relation to attracting staff to work in the sector. There are currently an estimated 40 thousand vacancies across the tourism sector. New Fáilte Ireland research reveals many businesses have cut…
Direct access to the sea in Tullaghan expected by 2023
It’s hoped Co. Leitrim will have direct access to the sea by mid 2023. Leitrim County Council recently purchased land in Tullaghan with the aim of building a scenic area with ocean access along Ireland’s shortest coastline. Fianna Fail Councillor, Justin Warnock says there are numerous tourism options available such…