An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. launched a major development to help grow tourism business from China: the extension, until October 2016, of the visa waiver scheme for Chinese tourists who wish to visit Ireland. The Taoiseach made the announcement at an event in Beijing attended by leading Chinese travel trade, media and airline representatives – organised by Tourism Ireland as part of this week’s trade mission to China which is being led by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton T.D.The visa waiver scheme, introduced by the Government last year on a trial basis, encourages visitors from emerging markets, like China, to visit Ireland when they are visiting the UK, without the hassle or cost of applying for a separate visa. Tourism Ireland in China reported an immediate and significant increase in interest in Ireland – with nine leading Chinese tour operators deciding to include Ireland in their 2012 programmes for the first time ever as a result of the initiative.
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