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Fáilte Ireland, National Tourism Development Authority

Fáilte Ireland’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland. We can help businesses to access research insights, performance data, and advice on developing and expanding their tourism business experiences, markets and performance.

 

Who we are?

As the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland’s role is to support the long-term sustainable growth in the economic, social, cultural, and environmental contribution of tourism to Ireland. Tourism is of critical importance to the national economy and to regional development and employment. 

Who we service?

We work in partnership with: 

  • Government and state agencies to implement policy and drive investment in tourism for the economy and social benefit of all citizens 

  • Local Authorities to support regional development and infrastructure 

  • Public bodies and representative groups to increase the accessibility and profile of tourism for all

  • Tourism Industry partners and local communities to develop tourism sustainably and support local jobs.

What we do?

We provide economic and consumer insights and offer business advisory and capability building programmes and tools, to increase capacity across the industry.  We support Business Events, managing the bidding for and securing of larger conferences, meetings, and events to be hosted in Ireland and lead domestic holiday marketing across four regional experience brands: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin. 

At a glance

Focus
  • To support businesses engaged in delivering Irish tourism products and services to become commercially sustainable, develop and grow
  • To guide tourism business enquiries to access relevant other Government supports for Tourism by NEH govt departments and agency partners
Sectors
  • Tourism businesses
     
Network
  • We have Tourism Development personnel based in all 26 counties, supported by 9 regional offices
     
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Tourism Careers

Develop a talent pool and gain access to new skills

Online guidance and resources to support businesses with the recruitment and retention of staff and building a positive and inclusive Employer brand, while contributing to the reputation of tourism & hospitality as a rewarding career of choice.

Advice & Mentoring

Businesses with recruitment needs that are interested in attracting and retaining the best employees.

You might be eligible if you are a business in the Irish hospitality and tourism industry, such as:

  • an accommodation provider (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering etc)
  • a restaurant or cafe
  • an activity providers (including tours, attractions, adventure activities)
  • a tourism-related business (transport, retail, cultural experience, festival)

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Tourism Research and Insights

Thrive in tourism with Fáilte Ireland's research and insights.

Make better decisions to help you thrive in tourism with Fáilte Ireland's research and insights.
Expand, develop, invest or launch your tourism business with the benefit of Fáilte Ireland's research. Understand your customers, access industry data, and make strategic decisions for success. Explore reports on trends, economics, and product development. Your one-stop shop for informed planning and diversification.

Advice & Mentoring

You might be eligible if you are: 

  • Anyone operating or planning a tourism business or investment
  • Public agencies and public and private stakeholders involved in tourism and destination development.
  • Anyone whose business is part of or dependent on the tourism supply chain  

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Climate Action Supports

Online resources for a more sustainable business

A range of online resources, guides, case studies and practical tools, including access to a carbon calculator to determine your business carbon footprint and benchmark your carbon emissions nationally and internationally. These tools will help tourism and hospitality businesses meet their sustainability goals and introduce energy efficient cost-saving measures.

Advice & Mentoring

Businesses that want to address climate challenges and become more environmentally friendly.

You might be eligible if you are a business in the Irish hospitality and tourism industry, such as:

  • an accommodation provider (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering)
  • a restaurant or cafe
  • an activity providers (tours, attractions, adventure activities)
  • a tourism-related businesses (transport, retail, cultural experiences, festival)

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism

Unlock the potential of your business to grow, while future-proofing your business to be more inclusive for all.

A range of online resources including video case studies, guides and checklists to help your business grow by making it more accessible to all, with some low cost no cost tips, tools and advice.

Advice & Mentoring

Businesses interested in growing their business by making it more inclusive and accessible.

You might be eligible if you are a business in the hospitality and tourism industry, such as:

  • an accommodation provider (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering)
  • a restaurant or cafe
  • an activity providers (tours, attractions, adventure activities)
  • a tourism-related businesses (transport, retail, cultural experiences, festival)

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

National Climate Action Programme

Strategic guidance and planning for tourism businesses to become more sustainable and cut costs.

The National Climate Action Programme is a multi year strategic development and investment programme for Tourism & Hospitality businesses in improving business sustainability while reducing operating costs to the business. 

Training & Programmes

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a open to established, tax-cleared tourism business (owners/managers) in Ireland with a physical location
  • The business must be demonstrably serving domestic/international visitors
  • The business must be spending €10,000+ annually on energy (excluding transport), and committed to sustainability.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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