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Ireland has achieved its highest ever national average score in the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement), with all six participating destinations improving their performance year on year. These results reflect the strong collaboration between Fáilte Ireland, Convention Bureaux, local authorities and industry partners to strengthen the sustainability credentials of Ireland's business events destinations. This year’s rankings saw: • Kerry ranked 16th globally • Dublin ranked 17th globally • Cork ranked 22nd globally • Clare ranked 24th globally • Galway ranked 27th globally • Limerick ranked 32nd globally The Global Destination Sustainability Index is an internationally recognised benchmarking programme that measures destination performance across environmental, social, supplier and destination management criteria. https://lnkd.in/dQYdpyhM

Tourism businesses from across Ireland met with 20 international tour operators at a Fáilte Ireland workshop in Sligo this week, showcasing Irish tourism experiences and building business opportunities for 2027. The event was held in partnership with Tourism Ireland at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo. A total of 55 Irish tourism businesses were pitching directly to a group of influential global inbound tour operators, representing markets in Europe, USA and Asia, with a view to including Ireland in their itineraries for 2027 and beyond. These operators who provide a vital distribution channel worldwide also enjoyed bespoke tours during their stay, ensuring they experience first-hand what Ireland has to offer their customers.

Help shape the future of accessible and inclusive tourism in Ireland. Fáilte Ireland's Your Voice, Your Journey Visitor Consultation aims to understand visitors' experiences and expectations of accessible and inclusive tourism when travelling in Ireland. The consultation will help identify barriers, opportunities and priorities for the future development of tourism, providing an important evidence base to support future planning. Take part in the survey at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dcfnMsDq #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTourism #YourVoiceYourJourney

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join a team dedicated to supporting a sustainable and thriving tourism sector across Ireland. We're currently recruiting for the following roles: Support, Corporate Services (Receptionist / PA) – Dublin Officer, Visitor Engagement – Kerry / Sligo Travel Advisor – Westmeath If you'd like to be part of an organisation that supports tourism businesses, communities and visitors across Ireland, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e7AEDE8E #JoinOurTeam #FáilteIreland #TourismCareers

Tourism businesses across the northern section of the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route showcased the very best of this part of our island to leading international travel buyers this week at the inaugural Shared Island Tourism Workshop. The workshop brought together 50 overseas tour operators from eight key tourism markets and 110 tourism businesses from Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and the Causeway Coastal Route, from Hazelbank Park to Derry. As the first initiative of its kind under the Shared Island framework, it highlighted the strong connectivity between these iconic routes, encouraging visitors to stay longer, explore more and spread the economic benefits of tourism across the region. More than 1,500 commercial meetings took place, creating valuable opportunities for tourism businesses, including hotels, visitor attractions, food and drink experiences, distilleries and activity providers, to build relationships, secure future business and grow overseas visitor numbers for 2027 and beyond. The workshop forms part of a wider all-island tourism collaboration between Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland, supported by the Government of Ireland's Shared Island Fund. Together, the partners are working to enhance the visitor journey across the North West and North Coast, developing compelling tourism experiences that strengthen the international appeal of both the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route. Ahead of the workshop, overseas buyers experienced the region first-hand through familiarisation visits across Sligo and Donegal. From a guided Taste of Sligo Food Tour, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Lough Gill to Sliabh Liag Cliffs, Magee of Donegal and Wild Ireland, the programme showcased the rich heritage, culture, craftsmanship, food experiences and spectacular landscapes that make this part of the island so distinctive.

The 2026 Amgen Irish Open is underway this week, once again placing Ireland in the global spotlight as one of the world's leading golf destinations. With thousands of spectators attending Trump International Golf Links and millions of viewers tuning in from around the world, the tournament provides a valuable opportunity to showcase not only world-class golf, but also the exceptional visitor experiences available across Ireland. As part of its activation at the event, Fáilte Ireland, in partnership with Tourism Northern Ireland, is hosting Irish golf tourism businesses, including golf clubs, resorts and hotels, helping them connect directly with domestic and international golf enthusiasts and inspire future golf holidays on the island of Ireland. Golf visitors are among the highest-value overseas visitors to Ireland, with many travelling beyond the main tourism centres to experience the country's renowned links and parkland courses, spectacular landscapes, vibrant towns, unique heritage and warm hospitality. The Amgen Irish Open is an important platform to promote Ireland's outstanding golf offering while encouraging visitors to extend their stay and discover more of what the country has to offer.

We're proud to see that Sarah Dolly, Head of Tourism Careers at Fáilte Ireland, has been named in the BUSINESS PLUS and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC 40 Under 40 list, which recognises emerging leaders making a significant contribution to Ireland's tourism industry. Since joining Fáilte Ireland, Sarah has led a number of key initiatives to support tourism businesses in attracting, developing and retaining talent, including the Tourism Careers Strategy and the Employer Excellence Programme. She continues to work closely with industry, education and government partners to help build a strong and sustainable workforce for the sector. Congratulations to Sarah on this well deserved recognition. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqE_PHry

I had a great chat with RTE Radio 1's This Week programme yesterday on what's happening across Irish tourism right now. We discussed summer performance, why spreading visitors across more regions and more months of the year is a key priority for Fáilte Ireland, and how changing traveller behaviours and new technologies are reshaping the way visitors plan their trips. Listen back to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/d6y8dEus

Today, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD launched Fáilte Ireland's national consultation on Accessible and Inclusive Tourism. Through the 'Your Voice, Your Journey' Visitor Consultation, people across Ireland are invited to share their experiences of accessible and inclusive tourism and help inform the future development of tourism across the country. The consultation will gather insights across areas including trip planning, transport, accommodation, attractions and visitor experiences. Read more about the consultation at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dBAEf4HM #AccessibleTourism #InclusiveTourism #YourVoiceYourJourney Peter Burke Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Emer Higgins Age Friendly Ireland Independent Living Movement Ireland AsIAm - Ireland’s Autism Charity Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Disabled Women Ireland Inclusion Ireland Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 🌻 Age Action Ireland LGBT Ireland Headway Ireland - Brain Injury Services and Support Disability Federation of Ireland The National Platform of Self-advocates National Disability Authority S3 Solutions

Fáilte Ireland is proud to support the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC Conference 2026, taking place on 1 October at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD). Under the theme "Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate: Irish tourism in uncertain times", this year's conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers and experts to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Irish tourism. Fáilte Ireland CEO Caroline Bocquel will join a distinguished line up of speakers including Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, Tourism Ireland CEO Alice Mansergh, BBC Chief Correspondent Caitriona Perry, US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Sharp Walsh, AIB Chief Economist David McNamara and many more. Find out more and register here: