In January, there were 25% fewer tourists in Ireland than there were in January 2024, reports The Irish Examiner.
According to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), 338,900 international tourists visited Ireland in January, which is less than the number from 2024 and 2023. As a result, tourist spending fell 27.9% to €214 million, excluding airfare.
The United States had the second-largest visiting contingent (12.7%), followed by Great Britain (44.1%). According to recent CSO statistics, tourism increased by 5% last year overall, although there was a notable decline in December. This pattern has persisted till 2025, reports The Irish Examiner.
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According to Tourism Ireland, the wintertime passenger cap at Dublin Airport has decreased air travel to the island of Ireland from major inbound travel markets, including the United States and Great Britain. It stated that decreased capacity may potentially force prices to rise.
“Cost remains a consideration for overseas consumers planning trips to Ireland,” the agency said in a statement. “In an environment of macroeconomic uncertainty, it is likely that consumers are carefully weighing their travel choices. Online search data indicates a dip in demand globally for flights to Western and Northern Europe at the beginning of 2025, with Ireland reflecting that wider trend,” reports The Irish Examiner.
“Looking ahead, the Dublin Airport passenger cap is on hold for the summer season, which will see an increase in air seat capacity from our important long-haul markets, including North America. Support for reviewing the cap for the long term is referenced in the programme for government and will be vital for tourism,” Tourism Ireland added, reports The Irish Examiner.
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