For tourists looking for travel inspiration for 2024, Airbnb has revealed its 2024 travel projections for Irish guests.
Regarding trending international destinations for Irish guests, Greece and Spain dominate the list with two cities each.
However, in this regard, Airbnb noted a rising popularity in countries such as Sweden, Poland, France, and Italy.
These destinations, steeped in rich cultural heritage, are becoming the go-to choice for Irish guests in search of immersive holiday experiences.
More specifically, the favourite international destinations for Irish guests in 2024, according to Airbnb predictions, are as follows:
- Laganas, Greece
- Kos, Greece
- Warsaw, Poland
- Newcastle, United Kingdom
- Livigno, Lombardia, Italy
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
- Puerto del Carmen, Canarias, Spain
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Philadelphia, United States
Furthermore, Philadelphia in the US, known for its substantial Irish diaspora, is gaining popularity as a preferred destination.
Meanwhile, regarding domestic destinations, Inisheer and coastal towns such as Miltown and Killorglin top the list of staycation choices for Irish guests in 2024.
Based on user searches from January 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, for travel in 2024, Airbnb has also revealed the top ten popular Irish destinations for this year:
- Wexford, County Wexford
- Inisheer, County Galway
- Miltown Malbay, County Clare
- Killorglin, County Kerry
- Dublin, County Dublin
- Limerick, County Limerick
- Ennis, County Clare
- Adare, County Limerick
- Letterkenny, County Donegal
- Carlingford, County Louth
Taking into account three concerts that are planned to take place in Dublin, Airbnb considers 2024 as a big year for live music.
3Arena is welcoming Niall Horan for three nights in February, while Aviva stadium will see Taylor Swift take to the stage for three nights in June. Croke Park will light up with Coldplay for two nights in August with the sell-out gigs sure to be a spectacle.
For those seeking a peaceful getaway next year, Airbnb recommends Wexford and Ennis as ideal options to escape the hustle and bustle.
In addition to its projections for Irish guests, Airbnb has also revealed the top 24 global destinations to visit in 2024. Among those destinations, nine are European cities such as Warsaw (Poland), Paris and Lille (France), Düsseldorf (Germany), Puerto del Carmen, Canary Islands (Spain), Stockholm (Sweden), Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milan, and Rome (Italy).
Whereas for guests who are still looking to plan their visits or vacations, Airbnb suggests checking GuestFavourites, which is a collection of Airbnb’s two million highest-rated and most-beloved homes, determined by reviews, ratings, and reliability.
