Domestic Tourism In Ireland, 2000 - 2005

The South-West is the most popular domestic destination

The Central Statistics Office today published "Domestic Tourism in Ireland 2000-2005". This publication examines the results over 6 years for Irish residents and their trips within Ireland. The report presents a detailed picture of the structure, activity, and trends in the domestic tourism market in the first years of the millennium.

The main points include:

• Holiday Homes usage is booming
• Business trips are the fastest growing sector
• Over 60s are the fastest growing market
• Dubliners take longer holidays
• Women spend more
• Increasing supply of high quality Hotels

For copies of the publication contact:

Central Statistics Office, Information Section, Skehard Road, Cork
Tourism Section (021) 4535777. Email: tourism@cso.ie
Copies can also be downloaded from the CSO website: http://www.cso.ie (PDF 324KB) (PDF 323KB) ‌

For further information contact:
Sheona Gilsenan (021) 453 5777 or Phone: LoCall 1890 313 414
Tourism Section Fax: (021) 453 5555

20 December 2006

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