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<p>The number of guest nights in Cork last year rose by 18% to 95,475 — almost 15,000 more than in 2022 but remains about 50,000 below the 2019 peak of over 145,000. File picture: Denis Scannell. </p>

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Number of tourist bed nights rose sharply last year but still lag pre-covid levels, new figures show

Data shows a total of 6.47 million guest nights were reserved by holidaymakers through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, or Tripadvisor in 2023 — up 17% over the previous year

<p>Glandore, Co Cork: Revenue generated from domestic holidays to Cork was up 20% to €402.1m. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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Cork and Kerry among most popular destinations for Irish holidaymakers, new figures show

<p>New research carried out by the tourism body revealed that since November more than 4,500 extra beds provided by guest accommodation providers have potentially become available again for use by tourists. File picture</p>

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Fáilte Ireland reports fall in number of registered tourist beds being used by refugees

Letters to the Editor: European act must be put to use for data sharing

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Letters to the Editor: European act must be put to use for data sharing

A man uses the Airbnb smartphone app while stood in a tall building overlooking a busy city street (Editorial use only)

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Clampdown on short-term letting could have serious consequences for Irish tourism

Wild Atlantic Way has created 35,000 jobs in the past decade

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Wild Atlantic Way has created 35,000 jobs in the past decade

'The weather is a big issue': Rain among the many challenges facing Ireland's tourism businesses

'The weather is a big issue': Rain among the many challenges facing Ireland's tourism businesses

The tourism sector is gearing up for summer 2024 with some clouds on the horizon, writes Noel Baker

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

RTE pay revelations

Letters to the Editor: Short-term lettings crackdown

When is a tourism minister not a tourism minister? (, Irish Examiner, March 19).

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Miriam Kennedy, Head of Wild Atlantic Way .Photograph by David Ruffles

'Nothing could have prepared us for how popular the brand became' — Developing the Wild Atlantic Way

Since its launch a decade ago, the Wild Atlantic Way has become one of the great successes of modern Irish tourism

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

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Minister expects Europe to allow Ireland to start crackdown on short-term lets within months

The new legislation would create a short-term tourist letting register, meaning that homeowners renting out their properties for more than 21 days have to register with Fáilte Ireland

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

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Short-term rental providers say they'll be 'criminalised' with the 'stroke of a pen'

Owners of short-term rental properties in southeast rent pressure zones say upcoming legislation to register their properties will devastate their enterprises.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Fáilte Ireland unveils plan to develop Cork Harbour into a 'world-class tourism destination'

Fáilte Ireland unveils plan to develop Cork Harbour into a 'world-class tourism destination'

Initiative involves all of the surrounding areas along the mouth of the River Lee, including Whitegate, Cobh, Crosshaven, Carrigaline and Midleton and the six major islands, including Cobh

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Crackdown laws on short-term property rentals face further delay

Crackdown laws on short-term property rentals face further delay

Government hoping new laws allow for up to 12,000 homes used as short-term lets to be returned to long-term rental market

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Short-term letting bill threatens tourism sector

Letters to the Editor: Short-term letting bill threatens tourism sector

Letter-writers argue for a return to negotiations over Ukraine and discuss how full nudity in music videos may be 'tasteful' free expression

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation

Government is trying to increase the supply of long-term rental properties to ease the housing crisis, and this is something nobody can argue with

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

More than 10% of tourist beds being used to house refugees

More than 10% of tourist beds being used to house refugees

The latest figures show the overall number of government-contracted beds in the Republic has risen by 11% in the past six months to 84,497

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Plans to develop Cork as a 'must do' food destination

Plans to develop Cork as a 'must do' food destination

Fáilte Ireland report also shows rebound in domestic tourism

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Overseas visitors to Ireland in June spent almost €1,400 each during one-week stay

Overseas visitors to Ireland in June spent almost €1,400 each during one-week stay

More than one third of the 619,900 foreign resident visitors to Ireland in June were from Great Britain, with a further 23.9% from the United States, CSO figures show

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Dáil to host 200 US politicians and legislators

Dáil to host 200 US politicians and legislators

The group are travelling to Ireland ahead of an American Football game in the Aviva stadium next week

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

Revealed: 14 times more short-term lets on Airbnb than rental homes available on Daft.ie

Revealed: 14 times more short-term lets on Airbnb than rental homes available on Daft.ie

One eighth of all Airbnbs in Ireland are located in Kerry, where there are 82 times more short-term lets than long-term rental properties

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

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Calls for action as data shows short-term lets outnumber homes to rent by 14 to 1

There are currently 14 times as many short-term lets available on Airbnb as there are rental properties on Daft.ie

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Just seven planning applications made to use short-term rental platforms in Cork

Just seven planning applications made to use short-term rental platforms in Cork

Cork City Council has received just seven planning applications from property owners seeking to change to use properties for short-term accommodation on platforms like Airbnb and Booking. com.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2023

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Fáilte Ireland remains optimistic about tourism boom despite drop in global air capacity

Fáilte Ireland estimated that total seat capacity will reach 15.1m this summer

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%

Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%

Organisations in the food supply chain are being called on to commit to reducing Ireland's food waste by 50% by 2030

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Fáilte Ireland report highlights massive rebound in domestic tourism

Fáilte Ireland report highlights massive rebound in domestic tourism

Cork is the second largest domestic holiday market with almost 1.6 million visitors in 2022 and associated expenditure of €336m

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

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Donagh Davern: Young workers could be the solution to hospitality staff shortages

There is no doubt that changing the mindset of young people towards the sector is a key focus for hospitality providers in their efforts to curb the staff crisis they face

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Final Preparations For Arthur's Day: The Guinness 250th Anniversary

Mixed news in tourism survey despite increased visitor numbers

The return of overseas visitors is “giving operators much hope”, but it is not always translating into bigger profits.

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

S Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

The fallout of the pandemic and the rental crisis have led to the 'perfect storm' for employers in the sector

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Beware of the law of unintended consequences

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Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Slow uptake and EU 'standstill' delay short-term lets register

Minister Catherine Martin in December launched a proposal which would see platforms such as Airbnb fined up to €5,000 for advertising lettings not registered with Fáilte Ireland

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Cork to get new 'island city' urban sculpture trail

Cork to get new 'island city' urban sculpture trail

Five artworks will be installed across the city centre island

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Restrictions on short-term rentals will have 'devastating impact in rural and coastal areas'

Restrictions on short-term rentals will have 'devastating impact in rural and coastal areas'

A number of politicians are angry, after Government approved the priority drafting of a Bill that would obligate short-term letting properties to be registered with Fáilte Ireland before they are rented out

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

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Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Consumers will pay the price if Vat increases

Hopes of difficulties being in the rear-view mirror have quickly evaporated. Global economic headwinds, inflation, and the energy crisis have all meant that there is now considerable unease about the outlook for 2023

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

B&Bs may be dwindling in number but they're not a thing of the past

B&Bs may be dwindling in number but they're not a thing of the past

There's been an 80% drop in the number of bed & breakfasts in the last few decades but reforms in the way they are registered and supported are aimed at helping the sector survive

Sun, 15 Jan, 2023

Woman working at a restaurant

Vat hike could lead to 24,000 job losses, report suggests

The State reduced the hospitality Vat rate from 13.5% to 9% to help hospitality businesses survive the impact of the pandemic. However, the current plan by Government is to put the rate back to 13.5% in March

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Man search apartments and houses online with mobile device. Holiday home rental or real estate website or application.

Short-term holiday lets boom in Europe to rise above pre-pandemic levels

Not one homeowner in Dublin complied with the obligation to provide Dublin City Council with details on how many nights they rented out their properties on Airbnb or similar sites last year

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

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'Significant increases' in cost of hotel rooms to continue next year, Fáilte Ireland warns

Fáilte Ireland CEO says he has written to hotel providers to remind them to 'try not squeeze the last few euro out of those last few rooms'

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Airbnb and hosts face penalties if they fail to register short-term lets

Airbnb and hosts face penalties if they fail to register short-term lets

Government estimates the move could return 12,000 homes to long-term rental market

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Aerial cliffs of Moher Clare Ireland. Image shot 06/2015. Exact date unknown.

Munster tourist attractions struggle to regain pre-pandemic visitor levels

The cost-of-living crisis has replaced Covid as the main obstacle for Irish tourism to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Greens to bring plans to Cabinet to add 12,000 homes to housing market

Greens to bring plans to Cabinet to add 12,000 homes to housing market

Catherine Martin announces plan to move apartments and houses from short-term letting into the long-term rental market

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

We got a 'golden ticket' for a festive Cork to Dublin train, here's what it's like on board

We got a 'golden ticket' for a festive Cork to Dublin train, here's what it's like on board

Christmas came early in Cork as Fáilte Ireland and Iarnród Éireann launched some very special train carriages

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

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Call for creation of body to tackle poor working conditions in hospitality sector

A body with similar functions to Fáilte Ireland should be established for pubs and restaurants, a new report has recommended in the wake of evidence of “widespread poor pay and working conditions” in the sector.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

New registration system for self-catering properties to be introduced next year

New registration system for self-catering properties to be introduced next year

Under proposed legislation, failure by owners of short-term rental properties in rent pressure zones to secure the correct planning would be an offence

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

No New Year's Eve concert planned for Dublin

No New Year's Eve concert planned for Dublin

The celebrations will instead focus on the "Midnight Moment" and fireworks

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Receptionist handing electronic key to a guest of an inn

Hotel room rates rise by 30% but sector continues to face labour and cost challenges

The average hotel room rate in Ireland reached €177.48 in July, a 30% increase on July 2019

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

TG4 to launch new dedicated children's channel

TG4 to launch new dedicated children's channel

Budget saw TG4 receive its largest ever increase in funding

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Domestic tourism boon for Cork as it trumps Kerry in takings

Domestic tourism boon for Cork as it trumps Kerry in takings

Cork overtook Kerry last year as the most prosperous region for domestic tourism. Around €167m came into Cork, with visitors taking a break in the Kingdom falling by 46% to €162m, according to a new report published by Fáilte Ireland.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Cork's new chefs boost industry but obstacles remain

Cork's new chefs boost industry but obstacles remain

Fáilte Ireland estimated there were about 40,000 vacancies in the country’s tourism sector

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

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Hoteliers accused of damaging country's reputation with high prices

The hiking of hotel prices during large events was also highlighted at the Oireachtas tourism committee.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

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Tourism businesses warn of slow recovery as domestic and international visitors fall

Almost 90% of businesses also reported issues in hiring staff, with chefs and waiting staff particularly hard to find

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022