Irish Tourism Sees 6% Decline in Overseas Visitors for 2025

Ireland’s tourism sector recorded a challenging year in 2025, with overseas visitor numbers falling by 6% to an estimated 6.16 million, according to the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation. The downturn is expected to result in a €685 million hit to the economy, as rising costs, weaker air access from Europe and the UK, and competitiveness concerns continue to place pressure on the industry, despite stronger performance from North American markets.