Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition). The distance between these two places is of no significance.
A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems — air, rail, road, water and now, space; hospitality services — accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.
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CERT - The national training body for the tourism and hospitality industries explains its structures, locations and services, with detail on courses, online learning, placement programme, research, vacancies and tenders.
Cork Kerry Tourism - Official tourist site covering the Cork and Kerry region, with access to material on accommodation, activities, culture and local attractions, entertainment and events.
Meta Description: [ Accomodation and Things to do In Cork and Kerry ]
Failte Ireland - Corporate site of the body offering funding, marketing support, training and research for companies and organisations operating with the tourism industry.
Gaelsaoire - The Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions) official holiday website, with county-by-county information on the locales, accommodation, travel, events and activities. Bilingual.
Inland Waterway Walks - Guide to walks by the inland waterways of Ireland for people with boats on the Shannon Erne and Barrow rivers and the canals of Ireland.
Meta Description: [ Guide to walks by the inland waterways of Ireland for people with boats on the Shannon Erne and Barrow rivers and the canals of Ireland ]
Intercelt - Information about cultural holidays and activities in Ireland which involve the Irish language and Celtic culture.
Meta Description: [ Cultural holidays in Ireland - full information and booking details - Irish language, Irish dance, Irish music, Arts & Crafts, Hill walking, Archaeology and other interests ]
Ireland Tourist Board - The official guide and a comprehensive presentation about visiting Ireland, with accommodation, activities, events, contacts, maps and route planning, weather, travel notes and the capability to form an online personal brochure.
Meta Description: [ Ireland.ie is Ireland's biggest resource for approved and authenticated accommodation. Tourist operators from around the country have developed excellent value offers of accommodation and activities that can be booked online. Next time you take a break, take it in Ireland. 7 day, 3 day or 2 day w... ]
Ireland's Western Region Tourism - Profile, attractions, events and access to official material on accommodation from counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.
Meta Description: [ Ireland West Tourism, the official website for Ireland's West. Explore the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. ]
Irish North West Ireland Regional Tourist Authority - Information on travel and tourism including accommodation, activities and useful tips for visitors to Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan and Monaghan.
Meta Description: [ Things to do in the North West ]
Irish South East Regional Tourism - Material on travel and tourism including profile, accommodation, activities and ideas for visitors to Counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and South Tipperary.
Meta Description: [ South East Tourism, the official website for Ireland's South East. Explore the counties
of Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. ]
North West Tourism - Official website covering Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo. Includes accommodation, activity and recreational options.
Meta Description: [ Things to do in the North West ]
Shannon Regional Tourist Authority - Range of tourist information, including accommodation, activities and sights, for Counties Clare and Limerick, and parts of Offaly, Tipperary and Kerry.
Slieve Bloom - History, information, news and location. Details of actitivies in the Slieve Bloom.
Tourism Ireland.com - Includes maps, hotels, flights, sports, festivals and accommodation.
Meta Description: [ Official website of Tourism Ireland - Travel information, travel offers, maps - everything you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland. ]
Tourism Resources - Useful Irish tourism links.
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