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14 May 2012
Ireland to retain tourism industry's lower VAT rate until 2014
Image: The rate applies to tourism sector products
Ireland's tourism, hospitality and leisure industry has received a boost after it was revealed that a temporary 9 per cent VAT rate introduced in July 2011 will remain throughout 2013.
The reduced rate was implemented by the government in order to increase inbound tourism and create jobs, and applies to products such as hotel accommodation and restaurant meals.
Tourism minister Leo Varadkar has now said the measure will be kept until the end of next year to benefit The Gathering Ireland 2013, a year-long programme of festivals.
Varadkar said: "Early indications are that the policy is working. Employment among accommodation and food providers has increased by around 6,300 since 1 July last year.
"The VAT reduction has also enabled businesses to be more competitive and offer lower prices to their customers."
Meanwhile, Taioseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore have launched The Gathering Ireland 2013, which is set to be the country's largest-ever tourism event.
A programme of festivals and events will take place in a bid to attract more inbound visitors, with plans including a new music festival and international GAA events among others.
Kenny said: "The Gathering aims to engage with our global diaspora, to entice them to come home in 2013 and to encourage them to extend an invitation to Ireland to others."
Details: www.transport.ie (VAT rate announcement)
Details: www.transport.ie (The Gathering Ireland 2013)
Image: Tourism Ireland/Holger Leue
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03 Jun 2026
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai creates Global Wellness Day programme rooted in nature
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
28 May 2026
Global Wellness Summit announces 2026 theme: the science, art and soul of wellness
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness.
11 May 2026
Africa Wellness Initiative to host webinar about the region’s role in global longevity
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the global
wellness revolution to adopt longevity.
27 Apr 2026
Reebok is the official partner of The French Throwdown CrossFit competition
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well known
CrossFit competitions, which is a qualifier for masters and elite events, as well as attracting
athletes from around 30 countries.
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23 Apr 2026
"FIBO 2026 sets standards far beyond the exhibition hall", says Silke Frank
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.
22 Apr 2026
Synergy – The Retreat Show unveils nature-focused theme for 2026 trade event in Croatia
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Retreat Show, has unveiled the theme for its 2026 edition: The Healing Power of Nature.
15 Apr 2026
European fitness market hits €39 billion say Deloitte and EuropeActive as EHFF 2026 opens in Koln
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne
this morning, saying that it’s the best turnout ever, with 585 attendees from 44 countries.
10 Apr 2026
Seatrade Cruise Global trade event adds Wellness Oasis for spa, wellness and fitness
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers
and innovators,
has added an experiential zone called the Wellness Oasis to highlight the
evolving nature of the
industry.
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