Visitor numbers to country's top attractions still lag pre-covid levels

Numbers visiting attractions fell to 19.5 million last year compared to 22.9 million in 2019

'Visitor attractions this year have felt the harsh impact of many factors, including the lack of accommodation availability at a range of prices, coupled with a summer of poor weather, and shorter stays by overseas visitors.'

Visitor numbers at many of the country’s top attractions still lag well behind levels seen before the pandemic, with 19.5 million recorded last year, a new industry survey has shown.

The survey was conducted by Ireland’s Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AVEA). Based on the data, which included members and non-members accounting for 53% of all attractions in Ireland — the association estimated these attractions received an estimated 19.5 million visitors in 2023.