Holidaymakers to the Aran Islands. August 2011. Page 2. Where did they come
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Holidaymakers to the Aran Islands
August 2011
Where did they come from?
Dublin Galway Clare
Italy US France Germany UK
Type of Trip to the Islands
Overseas
Domestic
• 78% decided to visit the islands before arriving in the area
• 86% decided to visit the islands before arriving in the area
• 88% on first visit to the islands
• 47% on first visit to the islands.
Day-trippers why didn’t they stay?
NOT ENOUGH TIME ACCOMMODATION ALREADY BOOKED
What did they do on the Islands?
95% said that they had a good time on the islands and just 1% rated their experience as poor. Poor Experience because of: Bad weather Lack of bad weather facilities Not much to see and do Lack of information Poor amenities at pier Poor accommodation – dirty/expensive Too commercial/too much traffic Not interesting
What they like about the islands
The landscape The People
What else did they have to say about the Islands?
What else did they say?
Why Would Strongly Recommend (Overseas Holidaymakers)
The landscape The People
Why Would Strongly Recommend (Domestic Holidaymakers)
