FOOD has enormous potential to extend the tourism season in Kerry and it can be a big driver of the economy if it is marketed properly, the annual Let’s Talk Tourism forum heard in Killarney. Jenny De Saulles, Director of Industry Development with Fáilte Ireland, said prior to visiting Ireland, people don’t consider it to… Continue Reading
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Greenways the real way forward for tourism
THE development of greenways, such as the projectfrom Tralee to Fenit, is the way forward for sustainable tourism in Kerry and other parts of Ireland, Kerry TD and Minister of State for Tourism, Brendan Griffin, has insisted. He said an additional €4.5 million was provided in the Budget for the greenways network and that was… Continue Reading
Griffin insists VAT cut could return in a crisis
THERE could be opportunity to reintroduce the lower VAT rate for tourism in the event of a significant downturn or a major economic crash in the sector, tourism chiefs in Kerry have been assured. There was uproar when the government hiked the rate from nine to 13.5% from January 1 last with Finance Minister, Paschal… Continue Reading
Paudie makes presence felt on world stage
KILLARNEY man, Paudie Healy, in his capacity as CEO of Universal Access, was on the world stage for two international conferences in travel and tourism held in Dubai. On Tuesday he spoke about planning, strategies and polices for developing accessible and inclusive destinations at the Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit which was attended by members… Continue Reading
Killarney hotels sign major sustainability pact
A TOTAL of 22 hotels in Killarney have signed a very unique sustainability charter as a core principle of their business with an initial aim of cutting their carbon emissions by 25 per cent. The pact, the first of its kind in the hotel industry in Ireland, is aimed at the implementation and operation of… Continue Reading
