Dublin Airport issues and hotel price rises may damage Ireland as a holiday destination

Members of the public at Dublin Airport in June. Airport issues as well as flight cancellations were having a particular impact in the US with trade sources saying they were “undermining travel confidence”. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Tourism Ireland was warned price increases of up to 30% for accommodation had the potential to damage Ireland’s image.

A series of special reports on rising costs for visitors said there was continuing feedback on increased car hire and hotel costs from trade partners across Europe and on social media.