Tourism is integral to Irish society - supporting economic activity and enhancing physical and societal well-being. Recent studies by the CSO indicate that, in 2019 prior to the onset of COVID–19, the tourism sector as a whole (inbound and domestic expenditure) generated revenue of €9.985 billion, which accounted for 4.8% of total GDP, and supported an estimated 284,800 full-time equivalent jobs.
The Tourism Division’s goals are to:
- Support the sustainable growth of a competitive Tourism sector with a particular emphasis on supporting economic development in communities throughout the country, whilst protecting our environment and natural resources; and
- Promote North-South co-operation, within the context of the Good Friday Agreement and the Government’s Shared Island Initiative, particularly in the context of the work of Tourism Ireland.
Units
- Tourism Accommodation and Employment Unit
- Tourism Development Unit
- Tourism Marketing Unit
- Tourism Policy Unit
Contact us
tourismdivision@tcagsm.gov.ie
+ 353 64 662 7280