Whether your corner of the tourism industry is golf or equestrian, this dedicated section for activity-based tourism businesses collates the most recent and relevant content from our website for you.
Find out how we support Irish tourism businesses and if you're eligible for any of our funding schemes.
Take in the highlights and key presentations from the Get Out There Adventure Tourism Forum 2013.
Be part of an online promotion and gain cost-effective national and local media coverage by submitting a prize to be used in a competition on discoverireland.ie.
Learn the basics of international tourism marketing in four simple stages and get a foothold in overseas markets with our Sales Connect Toolkit.
Face the challenges of entrepreneurial life with our simple guide to establishing a tourism business.
Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority. Our role is to support the tourism industry and work to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination. We provide a range of practical business supports to help tourism businesses better manage and market their products and services. We also work with other state agencies and representative bodies, at local and national levels, to implement and champion positive and practical strategies that will benefit Irish tourism and the Irish economy. We promote Ireland as a holiday destination through our domestic marketing campaign, DiscoverIreland.ie, and manage a network of nationwide tourist information centres (create link to list of TIOs) that provide help and advice for visitors to Ireland.
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Overseas visitors to Ireland were up by 2.9% for January to September according to the latest figures from the CSO.
A group of 20 Canadian tour operators are in Ireland to do business with over 70 key tourism businesses
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Read about the progress we have made over the six month period April 2011 – September 2011 with regard to the terms of the Croke Park Agreement 2010 – 2014.
Overseas tourists are looking for action! Use our research to see how foreign visitors have used tourist activities in the recent past [pdf, 92kb].
Since its opening, the Mayo Greenway has won awards, fans and plaudits alike. Read why we believe the creation of the Mayo Greenway points the way forward for cycle tourism in Ireland.
'Going green' at your equestrian business does not necessarily result in increased costs. Read our expert guidelines to find out why good environmental practices can deliver real benefits.
Ireland's myriad of hiking and walking locations prove ever popular with tourists, but a consistent strategy is necessary. Learn how to effectively promote local trails in your area.
We're committed to driving competitiveness in Irish golf. Benefit from better golfing standards by completing our requirements checklist [pdf, 75kb]
Are your customers safe? If so, your business will comply with legal requirements and enhance its reputation. Find out how a focus on safety can yield tangible business benefits with our in-depth guide for the angling sector [pdf, 774kb].
Our research shows that the Irish cruise market has grown rapidly over the past two decades. Explore in-depth analysis of Ireland's cruise tourism sector in our most recent report [pdf, 1.1MB].
Ireland’s coastline, lakes and rivers consistently act as magnets for visitors, both domestic and foreign. Use our report to see how maritime areas are of national tourism significance to Ireland [pdf, 1.3MB].
As part of our dedication to maintaining standards in the spa and wellness sector, we have published a set of downloadable requirements. Find out more about the minimum requirements for spa and wellness by completing this form [pdf, 470kb]
Sightseers and culture seekers form an important and growing tourism demographic. Find out how to attract cultural tourists to your destination with our practical guide