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Full coverage: Tourism

Tara Shine: What do hotter European summers mean for the Irish hospitality industry?

If I was the owner of a hotel in Donegal, I would market the destination for its cool weather and green landscapes, while also leaning heavily on the efforts to be sustainable and reduce emissions.

Tara Shine
21st Sep, 2026 - 6 min read

The rise of the unstoppable American tourist

A supercharged U.S. economy has helped transform a nation of homebodies into zealous international travelers; ‘Travel isn’t optional’, write Rachel Louise Ensign and Chelsey Dulaney, The Wall Street Journal.

The Wall Street Journal.
10th Aug, 2026 - 7 min read

After global brands and music festivals, Rob Walsh is betting big on Irish tourism

Rob Walsh has organised events for brands including Grey Goose, Porsche, and Bud Light. Now the Wicklow entrepreneur is betting that American corporates will pay for bespoke Irish experiences with tourism company, Spud.

Tom Lyons
4th Jun, 2026 - 4 min read

Culture as infrastructure: Richard Tierney on St Patrick’s Festival

After decades in live entertainment and commercial partnerships, Richard Tierney took on Ireland’s national festival with a clear brief: make it sustainable and prove it could stand on its own two feet.

Ian Kehoe
11th Feb, 2026 - 5 min read

A 500-mile road trip through Scotland taught me to love whisky in a new way

I skipped the tour buses and big-name distilleries and hit the road to find a deeper understanding of Scotch’s role in the country, writes Sebastian Modak, The Wall Street Journal.

The Wall Street Journal.
24th Jan, 2026 - 6 min read

Tara Shine: How businesses in the midlands harness the just transition 

The idea of a just transition emerged to address fears that the move away from fossil fuels could leave many people behind. It is now translating into real-life opportunities.

Tara Shine
6th Aug, 2025 - 6 min read

A modern Colosseum battle: Irish firm to appeal Italian fine over ticketing bots

Irish tour operator City Wonders was slapped with a €1.4m fine as part of a sweeping Italian probe into ticket hoarding at the famous Roman landmark.

Jonathan Keane
25th Apr, 2025 - 3 min read

Low-cost locations and price conscious travellers: Behind the figures at Hostelworld

Hostelworld’s CEO Gary Morrison and CFO Caroline Sherry talk to The Currency about how travellers’ destinations are changing and its plans to expand its social network app.

Jonathan Keane
20th Mar, 2025 - 5 min read

Controlling the controllables: Dalata’s Dermot Crowley on share buybacks and cost containment

To maintain Ireland’s tourism offering, Dalata CEO Dermot Crowley says that the reduced Vat rate should be reintroduced for restaurants.

Ian Kehoe
4th Sep, 2024 - 4 min read

Cork City Council “looking at options” to repair historic English Market roof

Traders in the English Market are concerned about leaks in the roof of the iconic food hall. Cork City Council (CCC) is looking at how best to repair the roof without closing the market, and how to fund it.

Tom Lyons
19th Apr, 2024 - 1 min read
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