Market Report, "Tourism Flows Domestic in Ireland", Published
The domestic economy in Ireland continued to struggle to recover in 2013 with consumer spending severely curtailed as a result of diminishing disposable incomes due to increased taxation and charges, high unemployment, a poor labour market and a focus on personal debt reduction. With spending capabilities limited, Irish consumers were more likely to consider holidaying at home, eliminating the initial travel costs associated with air or sea travel.
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