2026 Reports
Tourism and Ireland's EU Presidency
11 March 2026
From July 1st to December 31st of this year, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union – a central leadership role at the heart of EU decision-making. In this bulletin the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) looks at the Presidency, the importance of tourism to the EU, European policy that will impact travel and hospitality, and the opportunity for Ireland to drive the tourism agenda forward.
The Presidency presents the chance to put a distinct Irish imprint on Europe's work programme, ensuring that tourism issues are amplified and that future opportunities are maximised and challenges identified. There has never been a more opportune time or backdrop to 'politically' advance the tourism sector at EU level
