by cgrod | Oct 6, 2023 | Marine, News, Tourism, Tourism, Travel, Travel
Overnight stays in lighthouses across the island have risen by 60% since 2019, according to the Great Lighthouses of Ireland tourism initiative. In total, over 622,000 people visited lighthouses and lighthouse tourism experiences last year. Around 60 lighthouse,...
by admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Tourism, Travel
Demand for B&B Ireland bookings rose 15% last year, with the number of overseas visitors choosing an Irish B&B home stay also up 15% – exceeding the national figure of 10% growth in overseas visitors. That’s according to B&B Ireland, the leading body...
by admin | Apr 23, 2013 | Donegal, Tourism, Tourism, Travel, Travel
With online bookings up 62% and trade bookings up 26% on 2012, the B&B sector looks set to achieve a major increase in visitors for 2013. A B&B Ireland team of 12 from around the regions, is representing the island-wide body at the Meitheal 2013 event in...
by Blog | Jul 2, 2012 | Marine, Tourism, Travel
It’s been a great weekend in Inishowen and Derry watching the Clipper boats reach the Foyle on leg 13. Highlight has to be the Derry boat coming home. Great video which features interview with my neighbour and friend Michelle McCann:
by Blog | Jun 27, 2012 | Tourism, Travel, Walking
Visitors coming to Ireland for walking breaks stay longer, and have greater spending power, so they are vital to the tourism economy. That’s according to B& B Ireland, who have launched a new website to cater specifically for walkers and hikers: ...
