On the 16th January 2012, Dublin Tourism, heretofore a subsidiary of Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national tourism development authority, is merging its entire operations with Fáilte Ireland.

Fáilte Ireland was formed in 2003 under the National Tourism Development Authority Act to guide and promote tourism as a significant driver of the Irish economy. 

Fáilte Ireland provides strategic and practical support to develop and sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourist destination. With offices across the country, Fáilte Ireland acts as a corporate resource for tourism professionals and service providers at local, regional and national levels.

DiscoverIreland.ie & VisitDublin.com are operated by Fáilte Ireland, and feature comprehensive information and listings for Irish accommodation, activities, events, tourist attractions and Irish holiday special offers. 

Visit the Fáilte Ireland corporate website for further information. For media enquiries, see our Press and Media section.

Some interesting facts about Tourism in Dublin...

Fact: In 2009 overseas visitor numbers topped  3.9million with a further 1.4million domestic trips. 

Fact: Over 800,000 pieces of promotional literature were produced and distributed worldwide during 2010 by Dublin Tourism.

Fact: In 2009 Trip Advisor voted Dublin the European City with the friendliest locals.

Fact: During 2010 our website, www.visitdublin.com, attracted in excess of 7 million visits

Fact: Each month the Dublin Tourism web site delivers over 350 Gigabytes of tourist information, the equivalent of 75 DVDs, to web users all over the world.

Fact: During 2009, 2107 major articles and broadcasts on Dublin were recorded worth €76.2 million in EAV.

Fact: Dublin Tourism serviced over 1,000 media enquiries in 2009.

Fact: The development of the Dublin Pass has marked a significant development in Dublin Tourism’s overall marketing strategy for Dublin. The Dublin Pass is good for Dublin, good for visitors, and good for participants.

Fact: Dublin Tourism introduced the Dublin Golf Pass and Box Office Theatre tickets sales during 2009.

Fact: Dublin Tourism developed the official app for tourist - Visit Dublin app in 2010

View the Dublin Tourism Customer Charter here

View the 2010 Dublin Tourism Annual Report

View the 2009 Dublin Tourism Annual Report 

Failte Ireland may be contacted at the following addresses:

Dublin Discover Ireland Centre
Suffolk Street
Dublin 2
Republic of Ireland
Web: www.failteireland.ie
          www.visitdublin.com


Failte Ireland
Amien Street
88-95 Dublin 1
Tel: 1890 525 525 (Lo-call)
Web: www.failteireland.ie
           www.discoverireland.ie