This policy report outlines the Recovery Plan for the tourism industry in Ireland, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was prepared by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and contains an executive summary, ten chapters, and five appendices.
The executive summary provides an overview of the key findings and recommendations, which are aimed at supporting the tourism sector’s survival and recovery phases. The report highlights the importance of the tourism industry to the Irish economy, and the devastating impact of the pandemic on the industry.
The report covers ten chapters that include supporting business survival, enhancing sustainable employment, re-establishing international access, promoting competitiveness, and building a sustainable tourism industry. These key pillars form the foundation of the Recovery Plan, and each chapter provides detailed recommendations, findings, and conclusions.
The report also describes the consultation process that was carried out, designed to provide individuals and businesses in the tourism sector with the opportunity to input into the Taskforce’s Recovery Plan. Over 800 responses were received, which helped guide and influence the report’s recommendations.
The report concludes with an outline of the Taskforce’s approach to overseeing the Recovery Plan’s implementation and a final reflection. The document provides a detailed and comprehensive assessment of the topic, which will be of interest to professionals and enthusiasts in the field of Heritage.
Overall, the Recovery Plan provides a roadmap for a sustainable recovery of the tourism industry in Ireland and will help to ensure that Heritage and other tourism assets are preserved, protected, and celebrated.
