- Tourism sector faces challenges due to geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Priority is to restore nine percent VAT rate for food services.
- Irish Tourism Industry Confederation calls for VAT cut from 13.5 percent to nine percent.
- Focus on competitiveness, connectivity, and investment.
- Ireland is the second most expensive EU country; VAT cut should extend to attractions and adventure operators.
- Lift passenger cap at Dublin Airport; support Cork and Shannon airports.
- Tourism contributes 2.9 billion euros annually in taxes; current state investment is inadequate.
- Increase investment by 90 million euros for market diversification and sustainability.
- ITIC members prioritize VAT reduction for food businesses and lower employers PRSI rates.
- Nine percent VAT rate should extend to ticket prices and adventure tourism.
- Budget 2026 is crucial for supporting indigenous industries.
- Confederation includes various tourism and hospitality associations.
Source: killarneytoday.com
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