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With the world marking International Day of Climate Action this week, Killarney, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty, is showcasing its commitment to sustainability.

Fáilte Ireland has launched an open call for expressions of interest in its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for private and community SMEs as part of the €68 million EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme for the Midlands region 2023-2026.

Tourism projects in County Roscommon and the Ballinasloe Municipal District of East Galway will now be able to access a new €68m fund allocated to Fáilte Ireland as part of the EU’s Just Transition Funding.

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is currently conducting research with six island communities off the west and northwest coast to measure the impact of tourism on the islands. Visitors to Islands have become increasingly popular since the pandemic and while it has led to some economic benefits for some, it has also added extra pressures on the islands resources.

Tourism providers invited to reconnect at Recovery and Sustainability seminar

The Wild Atlantic Way has been used as a research model to establish best practice for the development of marine and coastal tourism trails in the EU without having a detrimental effect on local communities or the environment.

A major tourism push for 2020 kicked off recently when 80 Irish tourism businesses – including Westport House and Hotel Westport – joined Tourism Ireland in London, at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM).

Cnoc Suain cultural retreat, which is located near An Spidéal in Connemara, has been shortlisted for a prestigious world award in Cultural Heritage. The World Responsible Tourism Award (WRTA) is presented to a ‘tourism attraction or experience that is designed to protect and promote the heritage of a community.’ Cnoc Suain founders and owners Dearbhaill Standún and Charlie Troy, offer cultural day experiences, events, and residential programmes for organised groups.

Internationally recognised certification in Ecotourism standards have been presented to a group of Galway tourism businesses.