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.
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 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.
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.
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.
To maintain Ireland’s tourism offering, Dalata CEO Dermot Crowley says that the reduced Vat rate should be reintroduced for restaurants.
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.
From expanding internationally too early to not fully understanding the power of branding, the Staycity co-founder told a recent event organised by Rockwell and The Currency how he has learned from his mistakes.
Hostelworld's financial results in 2023 demonstrate it is not just a recovery play, but has a strong business model fuelled by a new social network. CFO Caroline Sherry on refinancing, growth, and green travel.
At peak season, the Cliffs of Moher car park takes in more than €100,000 per day. A long-running legal dispute between local businessmen and Clare County Council will determine who's entitled to that income.
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