LATEST DUBLIN CITY NEWS

• “Proposed changes to retail guidelines will cost jobs, compromise main streets and cause more dereliction - An Taisce”

  03-01-2012

  Jobs will be lost and main streets will suffer if Forfas gets its way on Retail Planning  according to a recent An Taisce  Press Release

• Rejuvenating Dublin's Tourism Product

  23-12-2011

  Dublin City Business Association commissioned Jerome Casey and Felim O’Rourke to undertake a study of tourism in Dublin and to make least-cost recommendations for its rejuvenation. The World Tourism Organisation concluded (in relation to Ireland) that "there appears to be very little correlation between marketing spending by National Tourism Organisations and international arrivals". 
  

  Within Ireland, there is a mismatch between the Irish tourism market and the public resources devoted to it. 

  33 existing tourist attractions in Dublin were reviewed, and low-cost initiatives suggested for their improvement.

  From 2000 – 2010 Ireland’s share of world tourism visitors has fallen sharply. In 2004, Ireland changed from being a destination country for incoming tourists to an origin country for Irish, outgoing tourists.

  Dublin must move from passive approval of tourist activities to an active development of tourism as a priority industry in regenerating the city’s economy. 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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The Launch of Summer in Dublin City Centre 2010

Wednesday the 2nd of June 2010

Today (2nd June 2010), The Dublin City Business Association launched the ‘Summer in Dublin 2010’ programme of events, which is expected to bring over 500,000 visitors into the city centre this summer, according to Dublin City Council. The packed events schedule is designed to attract the increasing number of Irish families holidaying at home into Dublin City Centre.

This summer, due to the uncertainty created by the Icelandic volcano and various airline disputes, a significant number of holiday makers will be staying in Ireland and many are expected to visit the capital as their ‘staycation’ destination of choice according to Tom Coffey, CEO of Dublin City Business Association.

“We would expect an increase in the number of Irish people visiting Dublin City Centre which will provide a little boost for our capital city. Our capital provides an authentic and unique experience which fits with the Irish mood of a return to nostalgia. All Dubliners know that ‘Let’s go to town’ is the phrase used when talking about a great day out.

“Only last week Dublin was ranked as a better city to live in than Paris or London according to the Mercer Worldwide Quality of Life Survey. Dublin City Centre combines a unique ambiance with beautiful architecture, amusing characters and world class amenities in a truly original way. This is why people come to our capital and our abundance of free events for families and adults, young and old, take the Dublin City experience to an exciting level. Dublin remains standing as the most enjoyable and easily accessible destination in Ireland,” commented Mr Coffey

“We are anticipating a fine summer in Dublin and combining this with the wonderful programme of events on offer we are anticipating that increased numbers of people will come into Dublin City and enjoy the wide variety of activities. We expect over 500,000 people to attend Dublin City Centre events such as National Play Day, Kings of Concrete and the Dublin Viking Festival this summer,” commented Michael Sands, Communications Manager, Dublin City Council
This summer, old favourites return and a host of new events take to the stage in the capital. From lunch time concerts and literary delights to circus and street performance – whether visitors are in search of bustling atmosphere, cultural offerings, entertainment or shopping, Dublin City Centre has something to offer everyone this summer!

Highlights of the 2010 Summer Programme include The Summer Sensational Festival in Temple Bar , The Dublin Viking Festival at Wood Quay, The Street Performance World Championship in Merrion Square, the re-opening of the Natural History Museum and Lunchtime Outdoor Opera at the Civic Offices.