LAUNCH: Mayor Alan Edge with councillors and staff of SDCC at the launch of the South Dublin County Tourism Strategy at Tallaght Stadium
€140m estimated value of tourism each year
THE estimated value of tourism in South Dublin County totals €140m a year with an estimated 3,780 jobs based on tourism.
According to research by South Dublin County Council, undertaken as part of its five- year tourism strategy 2024 to 2029, this returns up to €32.2m to the Irish Exchequer annually.
The council expects that during the next five years, revenue will grow up to €216m, with up to 5,427 jobs based on tourism.
Mayor of South Dublin County, Alan Edge launched the council’s new five-year tourism strategy in Tallaght Stadium last week.
The document is intended to provide a clear direction for all tourism stakeholders.
South Dublin County Council Tourism five-year strategy
“As the cultural and economic landscape continues to evolve, the importance of strategic planning for tourism cannot be overstated.
South Dublin County, with its rich history, diverse communities, and stunning landscapes, stands poised to become a beacon for visitors from home and abroad, eager for all the authentic experiences that the gateway to the Dublin Mountains has to offer,” said Mayor Edge.
The blueprint aims to build on the previous tourism strategies and ensure that tourism supports economic growth in the county.
Chief Executive of South Dublin County Council Colm Ward said: “Our €100m planned investment in tourism under this strategy, includes projects such as the Dublin Mountains Visitor Centre, Tallaght Heritage Centre, 12th Lock along the Grand Canal, and The Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham, along with our active travel network incorporating the Dodder, and Grand Canal, and Canal Loop Greenways, demonstrate an ambitious but sustainable approach to tourism.
“We all know the economic impact and job creation that tourism can bring, but aspirations for growth are, of course, accompanied by a commitment to nature, culture and heritage as well as community engagement.”
The new strategy also identified six new catalytic projects capable of contributing to the transformation of tourism in South Dublin.
These new projects included the Lucan House opportunity study, identifying an optimum use for creating a compelling and exciting tourism hub in Lucan, to exploring opportunities for visitors to stay overnight in the South Dublin area, to developing a bus service linking urban areas and transport hubs.
