Good value Galway bucks trend

Date Published: 07-May-2009

GALWAY continues to perform exceedingly well in terms of tourism figures and visitor numbers as statistics for the first quarter of the year show domestic and foreign travellers continue to reflect the region’s reputation as a top destination.Director of Regional Development at Fáilte Ireland, John Concannon said that, while hotels and guesthouses in the county have been forced to lower their prices, they and other businesses reliant on the tourism industry continue to do well.“Galway had a huge number of visitors in the first quarter of this year and it is the top destination on the domestic market which is the core market that will keep it going,” he said.“Hotels and guesthouses in the city and county are holding their own, but they have dropped their prices by between ten and fifteen per cent, which is good for the consumer but it makes things that bit tighter in business. “Galway was voted the Best Irish Destination at the Irish Travel Awards recently and that is vital because it is the top choice for people who are planning a weekend somewhere in Ireland.”Fáilte Ireland has observed a shift in terms of the category of tourist visiting Galway as ...