The number of domestic tourist trips in Ireland bounced back in 2022, following a significant drop with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, domestic travelers made roughly **** million journeys in 2022, the highest figure reported over the period considered.

The total expenditure from domestic tourism in Ireland bounced back in 2022, after falling sharply in the first two years of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, domestic travel spending amounted to roughly *** billion euros in 2022, the highest figure reported over the period considered.

Metadata * C02163V02608: Code for method of booking. * Method of Booking: Information about the method used for booking. * C02276V02746: Code for Domestic or Outbound. * Domestic or Outbound: Indicates whether the booking is for domestic travel (within the same country) or outbound travel (outside of the country). * TLIST(Q1): Code for Quarter of the Year. * Quarter: Indicates the quarter of the year in which the booking was made. * STATISTIC: Code of label for statistical measures * Statistic Label: Contains labels or identifiers for different statistical measures or metrics associated with the bookings. * UNIT: Specifies the unit of measurement for the statistic values in the dataset. For example. * VALUE: Contains the actual values of the statistics corresponding to the respective labels in the "STATISTIC" column.

Ireland IE: International Tourism: Number of Departures data was reported at 7,646,000.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,094,000.000 Person for 2015. Ireland IE: International Tourism: Number of Departures data is updated yearly, averaging 6,313,500.000 Person from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,877,000.000 Person in 2008 and a record low of 2,547,000.000 Person in 1995. Ireland IE: International Tourism: Number of Departures data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International outbound tourists are the number of departures that people make from their country of usual residence to any other country for any purpose other than a remunerated activity in the country visited. The data on outbound tourists refer to the number of departures, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips from a country during a given period is counted each time as a new departure.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

Spending on domestic trips in Northern Ireland shows an upward trend in the past five years. From *** million British pounds in 2015, spending on similar trips reached *** million British pounds in 2019.

The number of outbound tourist departures from Ireland declined sharply in 2020 over the previous year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, then decreased further in 2021. While outbound departures from Ireland peaked at nearly *** million in 2019, they reached less than *** million in 2021.

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Domestic leisure tourism rose steadily in Ireland from 2011 to 2019. According to the UNWTO, over *** million domestic trips were taken in Ireland for vacations, leisure, or recreational purposes in 2019. In that year, a further *** million domestic trips were made for other personal reasons.

Revenue in the Travel Agencies industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 12.3% over the five years through 2025 to €121.5 billion. The focus of the travel industry in the last five years has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel demand plunged during 2020 and 2021, when COVID-19 outbreak grounded flights and confined people to their homes. While domestic travel could continue in some countries, most travel agencies had no trips to sell. Since restrictions were lifted across Europe and globally (which happened at each country’s own pace), the travel sector has seen a resurgence in demand by trends characterised as revenge travel and responsible travel. People made up for lost time by taking more trips after COVID-19 restrictions had been lifted. In 2024 and 2025, consumers are still keen for trips but want value-for-money adventures instead as they’re cautious of their spending amid disposable income squeezes. International travel to Europe has also resurged, especially from the US, thanks to the more favourable dollar-to-Europe rate – a welcome trend for agencies. There’s concerns that President Trump’s administration and US tariffs could see a drop in US visitors, but in early 2025 numbers have been strong. Pent-up demand combined with savings built up during COVID-19 has kept bookings high, defying high inflation across Europe that would usually signal lower trip spending. Travel remains a high priority for many households, driving up bookings. As a result, revenue is expected to mount by 4.4% in 2025. That being said, the Russia-Ukraine war has plagued tourism in Eastern Europe, with countries like Finland and the Baltic states continuing to record much lower tourist numbers than pre-pandemic because of fewer Russian tourists and lower travel confidence to the region. Revenue is anticipated to climb at a compound annual rate of 8.9% in the five years through 2030 to €186.3 billion. Online travel agencies will continue to cement their position in the industry, with most traditional agencies adapting by now or already closing. Climate change will disrupt travel agencies and the destination packages they offer. The last few years have already seen wildfires across Greece that spelt disaster for many trips and travel agencies will need to plan for the shift from southern European beaches to northern European destinations as temperatures rise. Travel agencies across Europe will also keep trying to carve out more of a niche by specialising in trips for certain age demographics.

Key information about Ireland Tourism Revenue

• Ireland's Tourism Revenue reached 2 USD bn in Dec 2019, compared with 3 USD bn in the previous quarter
• Ireland's Tourism Revenue data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2012 to Dec 2019
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,821 USD mn in Sep 2018 and a record low of 815 USD mn in Mar 2012

Outbound tourism - travel of Ireland plummeted by 71.38% from 8,156,000,000 current US dollars in 2019 to 2,334,000,000 current US dollars in 2020. Since the 13.98% surge in 2018, outbound tourism - travel sank by 69.05% in 2020. Series 3.4

This statistic shows the share of domestic and outbound trips taken for personal purposes for * nights or over by residents of Ireland between 2012 and 2017. In 2017, **** percent of the Irish population participated in domestic travel only, compared to ***** percent only participating in outbound travel. A further ***** percent participated in both.

Source https://data.gov.ie/dataset/accommodation/resource/3af0bbdd-a06b-40b3-b60b-b883ef2bfad1

The Accommodations data set consists of a collection of Accommodations provided by Fáilte Ireland. Fáilte Ireland provide this data as part of their Open Data and Open Data Plus APIs.

Fáilte Ireland Description

Website https://www.failteireland.ie/

"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 that provide help and advice for visitors to Ireland. http://www.failteireland.ie"

Revenue in the Tour Operators industry in Europe is anticipated to grow at a compound annual rate of 13.5% to €69 billion over the five years through 2025. The decline in revenue for much of the period is predominantly due to the damage the COVID-19 outbreak inflicted on the travel sector over the two years through 2022. Customers were unable to travel abroad or domestically. Since restrictions were eased (at different intervals across different countries), holiday numbers have increased both domestically and internationally, which has seen an influx in bookings for European tour operators. Travel in Europe was 6.2% higher in 2024 than its pre-pandemic 2019 level, as recorded by the European Travel Commission, and many Europeans have sought advice and booked tours to travel to their dream destinations. Revenge travel was a trend tour operators became quickly accustomed to, with customers hungry for trips after being locked in for so long during the COVID-19 outbreak. Whilst high inflation in recent years has curbed demand with people’s pockets squeezed, savings during COVID-19 and people’s prioritisation of travel as their luxury purchase has kept bookings high. People are still booking lots of trips in 2025, but are looking for value for money. This is raising bookings in lesser frequented countries, which is encouraging tour operators to offer more packages in new countries to offer budget getaways for price sensitive customers. As a result, tour operator’s revenue is set to grow 0.3% in 2025. The weather continues to dictate seasonal demand, despite an uptick in off-season holidays, and destinations that tour operators target for trips, whilst geopolitical tensions have customers wanting the protection of booking through a travel operator. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.6% over the five years through 2030 to €86.2 billion. Tour operators will continue to benefit from the growing travel industry, with people keen to travel for once-in-a-lifetime trips, city breaks, walking tours, culinary hotspots and beach retreats. Tour operators that give their customers more flexibility and the ability to book at the last minute will see significant demand as Europeans opt to travel at the last minute to reduce the risk of cancellations and airport strikes. Operators will face the challenge of adjusting packages, deals and holiday destinations to suit changing preferences. Sustainable travel tours are a growing market as travellers aim to travel more responsibly and lessen the environmental impact of tourism, which will encourage more operators to appeal to the environmentally conscious traveller.

Travel by Irish Residents by Domestic or Outbound, Type of Accommodation Used, Year and Statistic

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Travel by Irish Residents by Age Group, Year, Domestic or Outbound and Statistic

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International visitors account for the highest share of travel and tourism spending in Ireland. In 2023, inbound travelers generated **** percent of the total travel and tourism expenditure in the country. This figure shows an increase of *** percentage points compared to 2019.

Caravan and camping sites are popular in Europe. Many sites across Europe boast picturesque landscapes, catering to the needs of environmentally conscious and cost-sensitive travellers. The staycation trend and an ageing population create a significant market for caravans and campsites, fuelling revenue growth. Revenue is expected to rebound at a compound annual rate of 5.4% to €13.6 billion over the five years through 2025, including a more muted 0.9% climb in 2025. The closure of sites and strict travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic decimated revenue in 2020, resulting in a low revenue figure in the base year, skewing the growth rate. The rebound in tourism once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted spurred revenue recovery in 2021 and 2022. Economic headwinds, including geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures, subdued consumer sentiment and squeezed budgets, weakening holiday spending since the second half of 2022. At the same time, the more challenging economic climate encouraged more travellers to seek quick and affordable domestic trips, limiting the negative impact on caravan and camping sites’ revenue. Strong domestic tourism across Europe has provided caravan and camping sites with growth opportunities. The ageing population in Europe has enhanced demand, as retirees tend to appreciate outdoor holidays and have more free time. Mounting competition has intensified pressure on sites to continually enhance amenities and service, with larger, private-equity-backed companies leading in consolidation and modernisation efforts. Caravan and camping site operators are innovating and investing in upgrading amenities and customer experiences, transforming them into resort-like family destinations. The glamping trend, offering a luxurious camping experience, and wellness tourism have also boosted performance and supported profit growth by commanding premium rates and attracting high-income consumers. Revenue is forecast to expand at a compound annual rate of 4% to €16.5 billion over the five years through 2025. Climbing tourism numbers, an ageing European population and higher holiday spending, as economic conditions are anticipated to improve, will drive industry growth. Swelling preference for outdoor, sustainable tourism and glamping will also spur sales and profit for sites that are quick to adapt. To stay competitive, caravan and camping sites will continue to enhance their offerings, adopting eco-friendly practices, smart technologies and improving booking platforms. However, strong competition from alternative affordable holiday accommodation (e.g. budget hotels and short-term holiday apartments) will put pressure on prices and limit profit growth.

Travel by Irish Residents by Statistic, Mode of Transport, Year and Domestic or Outbound

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