Award-winning Lough Boora Discovery Park; Tourism and the Environment

Last year at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards Lough Boora Discovery Park, in County Offaly, were worthy winners of the Best Environmental Innovation. This former raised bog that covers 2,000 hectares in Ireland’s midlands has been developed by Bord na Mona, along with local stakeholders, into an attraction rich in nature, heritage and art. ITIC […]... Read More

Brexit – the short term implications for Irish tourism

It’s been nearly a month since the British people voted to leave the EU. There has been no shortage of media speculation as to the impact of Brexit on Ireland, with much mention of unique trading relationships between the two islands and cross-border links with Northern Ireland. From a tourism industry perspective there are two […]... Read More

New Immersive Visitor Experience in Dublin’s GPO

GPO Witness History is a new visitor attraction in the iconic GPO building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. The attraction is open just 3 months and is a highly immersive and engaging exhibition that puts visitors right inside the GPO during Easter Week in 1916. Told from all perspective – participants and bystanders – GPO Witness […]... Read More

A Showcase for Business Tourism in Ireland

Business tourism is a vital segment of the Irish tourism industry and grew by 12% last year to 1.25 million international visitors. Conferences, events, incentives and business meetings all contribute to Ireland’s tourism economy and the average business visitor spends significantly more than the average holiday visitor. ITIC recently met with Nicola McGrane, Managing Director […]... Read More