irish tourist industry confederation national development plan 2007 2013 prepared on behalf of the with assistance economist paul tansey webster stewart & co economic and financial consultants mews 10 pembroke place dublin 2 submission march 31st 2006 table contents part 1 tourism performance under introduction trends visitor numbers 1999 2005 in revenue 3 re interpreting domestic 2000 2004 5 s contribution to economy 8 adds consumer spending 9 creates jobs incomes balance payments stabilisation 14 generates additional for exchequer 15 drivers growth demand income ireland principal markets 17 price availability access transport 18 cost competitiveness 19 productivity as a route profitability 23 product 24 human resource 28 marketing abroad 29 4 regional 31 39 ndp summary
