Does Irish Tourism Live Up to Its Luxury Prices?
3 December - 26 mins
Podcast Series
Newstalk Daily
Ireland wants one million extra tourists every year. The Government’s new tourism strategy promises a foodie revolution, year-round stays, and a far better regional spread of visitors. But the reality on the ground tells a different story: visitor spending has slipped, prices have soared, and many travellers say the céad míle fáilte now comes with luxury-hotel pricing.
On today’s podcast, Tara Duggan asks if Ireland is truly offering value, or whether high prices, seasonal closures and hotel shortages are turning visitors away. Sunday Times food critic Russell Alford, who’s had to move his own wedding date because of hotel price-gouging, joins Irish Examiner travel editor Jillian Bolger to...
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