The global economy and the impact on the Irish hotel industry. The global economic crisis showed the future power of the emerging markets who remained in growth even in the crisis years. Long haul travel is growing by 15% a year in the Republic of Ireland meaning it is starting to harness the rapidly increasing middle class in countries such as China. This growth will be key to the Irish tourist and hotel industry, legislation changes such as new combined UK and Republic of Ireland Visas could increase the desirability of Ireland as a tourist destination.

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Dr Patrick Dixon MBE

Futurist keynote speaker and author of 19 books. Thirty years forecasting global trends for more than 400 clients, in every industry.

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