Tourism levels up significantly in 2023 as domestic overnight trips rise 7%

Rising costs once again continued to dominate concerns amongst tourism operators and businesses

The report also noted an increase in domestic tourism, which was up for 64% of hotels and 52% of attractions.

Visitor levels across Ireland increased significantly last year, with almost 60% of firms within the tourism sector reporting an increase in business compared to 2022.

Latest figures from Fáilte Ireland point to a strong performance across several sectors, with those benefitting greatly from inbound tourists posting the most positive results.