Latest News - Tourism - Ireland

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 - Finding a solution to the sharp drop in visitor numbers to County Clare was discussed by over 150 tourism providers at a major event in Ennis last evening.

 Museum crypt to form project centre piece  Touch screen access to over 1.5 million burial archives  Centre to open in spring 2010

Tourism Australia and the internationally renowned film-maker Baz Luhrmann, and his team, have created a new destination campaign to make Australia the ‘must visit’ destination for travellers around the world.

Experience the Irish Welcome in an Irish Castle, or receive the true warm family welcome and hospitality of an Irish B&B.

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - Atlantis Developments Ltd. confirmed today the decision by Clare County Council to grant planning permission for the development of “Park And Ride” facilities to the Cliffs of Moher.

Costa Rica Invest announced that the next 50 buyers in Di Pacifico Dos will benefit from a Buy Back Guarantee of 150% of the original purchase price. Development land with teak trees and projected 25% ROI p.a. Prices from €6,450

Newgrange Lodge, which provides a unique venue that, offers hotel accommodation and traditional Irish hospitality, teamed up with ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car hire site.

Tuesday, 19 August 2008 – The Mayor of Clare today met with the Mayor of Chicago in a bid to strengthen business and tourism links between County Clare and the US Midwest.

Monday, 11 August 2008 - A tourism delegation from County Clare will today travel to the US Midwest to promote County Clare as a desirable tourist destination.

Bunk Campers, Ireland’s fastest growing budget campervan rental compan, has won the prestigious Northern Ireland Tourist Board Innovation Award.

Bus and Coach Tours catalogue has been added to www.EireVacation.eu, Ireland accommodation and travel guide, which is a directory of hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses & self catering accommodation in Ireland for European visitors.

Tuesday, 17 June 08 - A meeting aimed at developing ecotourism certification and training for Burren-based businesses will take place in Lisdoonvarna on Thursday 26 June.

MYTOWN.ie is an interactive community website for every town in Ireland. The user simply goes to www.mytown.ie and selects from a list of over 100 towns featured.

Tuesday, 10 June 2008 -Tourism interests in County Clare and surrounding areas are being warned that they must collaborate or risk going out of business.