Ireland’s tourism industry will grow to generate €22.6 billion for the economy this year.
It represents a full recovery from the pandemic years, with the contribution from the sector now seen 30% higher than in 2019, that’s according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Estimated at €22.6 billion the tourism contributes around 5.9% of the Irish economy, the WTTC highlighted.
Around 162,300 Irish jobs are supported by tourism this year, up from around 153,200, and the WTTC estimates that number may rise as high as 213,900 over the coming ten years.
The report says 79% of tourism spending in Ireland came from international visitors in 2024, totalling €16.3 billion, with guests from the United Kingdom (43%) and the United States (17%) contributing the most.
International guests are expected to spend €16.6 billion in Ireland this year, and it’s predicted to grow up to €24.1 billion by 2035.
Irish residents meanwhile spent some €4.3 billion on tourism and hospitality, up 5.8% compared to the previous year.
This year, its predicted to rise to €4.5bn before climbing to €5.4 billion by 2035.
