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Help your clients discover the warmth and wonder of this epic land

The Long Room, Trinity College, Dublin

Welcome to Tourism Ireland's Travel Trade Portal

Help your clients discover the warmth and wonder of this epic land

Cape Clear, Co. Cork

Welcome to Tourism Ireland's Travel Trade Portal

Help your clients discover the warmth and wonder of this epic land

Peace Bridge, Derry

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Welcome to Tourism Ireland’s Travel Trade website.

This site provides you with ’always on’ information on the island of Ireland such as the latest news and events, local market and industry contact details, touring suggestions, and a range of maps, images & brochures available for download. If you need fresh ideas and practical information to promote Ireland as a holiday destination you will find them here.

Why not register for our trade ezine to keep up to date on all the latest news?

Announcements

American Airlines New Dallas to Dublin Service

August 2018

Tourism Ireland warmly welcomes today’s announcement by American Airlines of a new summer service from Dallas to Dublin. This flight will commence in June 2019 and will help boost tourism from the all-important US market, offering more choice to prospective American visitors living in Texas.

CSO Direct Arrivals - October 2018

November 2018

The CSO have published ‘October 2018’ direct arrivals to the Republic of Ireland.  Direct ROI arrivals include same day trips, transfers and non-tourism related trips.  In the first half of 2018, 88% of arrivals were classified as overnight tourists.  This varied by market with only 80% of arrivals from North America overnighting in Ireland and 94% of arrivals from ‘other areas’.
 
In 2017, October represented 9% of arrivals for the year and the first 10 months of 2017 accounted for 86% of the arrivals for the year.
 
In October 2018, a record 934k overseas arrivals were recorded, this represents an increase of +7% (or +63k extra) compared to October 2017. This is the 14th consecutive month of growth in arrivals to the Republic of Ireland.
 
Over 9.1 million arrivals were recorded in the first 10 months of 2018, reflecting an increase of +7%, or +605k more compared to arrivals in the first 10 months of 2017. 

Hard Rock Hotel Opening in Dublin

September 2018

Hard Rock International is opening a new hotel on Lord Edward Street in Dublin, in February 2020.  The hotel will feature 120 guest bedrooms and suites furnished to an exceptionally high standard using warm fumed woods, fresh stone surfaces, bespoke Ulster carpets and sumptuous patterned and vibrant fabrics. Hard Rock Hotel Dublin will also have an exciting all-day dining restaurant showcasing freshest Irish ingredients. There will also be a casual bar serving food accompanied by well-crafted cocktails and 24-hour in-room dining

Powerscourt House & Gardens Incentive Rates 2019/2020

October 2018

After a very busy summer season, Powerscourt House and Gardens is delighted to announce Tour Operator Incentive & Ad Hoc rates for Summer/Winter 2019/20. 

Incentive Group Rates are available here,  To facilitate an easy visit to the Gardens it is strongly advised that you book your groups in advance. This way your numbers can be tracked and the best rate for your groups ensured.  You may do this by either emailing Amie on bookings@powerscourt.net or by phoning +353 (0)1 204 6012. 

All other ad hoc or on the day business will be charged the individual / ad hoc group rate - rates are available here

 

Ireland's Regions

The Game of Thrones fam trip was enthralling even if you’ve never watched the series. Set against a back-drop of some of the best of Northern Ireland’s countryside.
Overseas buyer at Meet the Buyer 2018