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Transforming the Midlands: €5.5 Million Boost for Regenerative Tourism

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30 December 2025

Transforming the Midlands: €5.5 Million Boost for Regenerative Tourism

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The Midlands is set for a tourism makeover with €5.5 million allocated to 17 innovative projects under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism Scheme. What does this mean for local economies and sustainable tourism attractions?

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Ireland

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Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Funding and support measures

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Tourism strategies

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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On December 19, 2025, Fáilte Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Government and the EU, announced a new wave of funding totaling over €5.5 million for 17 groundbreaking tourism projects across the Midlands. This latest investment is part of the Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme, boosting the region’s appeal through sustainable visitor experiences and low-carbon accommodations.

The initiative, which has seen a total of nearly €60 million funneled into the Midlands so far, promises economic rejuvenation and job creation while enhancing the region’s draw for both domestic and international tourists.

To learn more about this transformative initiative, follow the link provided.

#Regenerative tourism #Sustainable tourism #Community-based tourism #Eco-friendly accommodations #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Destination management 

 

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