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Digital That Delivers: Ireland Tourism Grant Experts

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Ireland's Digital That Delivers Programme

The Digital That Delivers programme empowers tourism businesses to maximize their digital potential. This initiative provides expert guidance and financial support that transforms grant funding into booking growth. The programme partners with hotels, tour operators, and attractions across Ireland to implement successful digital strategies.

"The Digital That Delivers programme represents a game-changing opportunity for Ireland's largest indigenous industry," says a programme spokesperson. "With tourism employing approximately 257,900 people nationwide, this initiative helps businesses secure maximum funding and implement digital solutions that drive real revenue growth in this vital sector."

Digital That Delivers: What You Need To Know

The Digital That Delivers programme provides essential grant support for Irish tourism businesses. This Fáilte Ireland initiative equips tourism SMEs with the resources they need to transform their digital presence and drive revenue growth in a sector that generated €6.2 billion from international visitors in 2024.

What the DTD Programme Includes:

  • Comprehensive digital audits identifying specific growth opportunities
  • Funding for responsive website development and optimization
  • Support for targeted digital marketing campaign implementation
  • Grants for web accessibility compliance and enhancement

For eligible tourism businesses, this vital Fáilte Ireland programme covers up to 50% of project costs, making professional digital implementation accessible to tourism enterprises of all sizes as part of Ireland's broader tourism growth and competitiveness strategy.

The Digital That Delivers programme has helped over 40 Irish tourism businesses secure funding in 2025. Businesses achieve superior results by understanding how to maximize every aspect of the DTD programme, which is crucial as the sector continues to show resilience despite capacity constraints.

Web Accessibility Grant Scheme: A Key Component of Digital That Delivers

The Web Accessibility Grant Scheme forms an important part of the Digital That Delivers suite of supports. This specific element helps tourism businesses meet EU requirements while expanding their market reach to visitors of all abilities.

The programme guides businesses through this specialized grant process:

  • Comprehensive accessibility audits of your current website
  • Detailed implementation plans meeting Digital That Delivers requirements
  • Development of accessible websites that welcome all visitors
  • Documentation for maximum grant approval under the DTD scheme

"Web accessibility isn't just about compliance – it's a core element of the Digital That Delivers programme," emphasizes industry experts. "Expertise in both accessibility standards and the DTD application process ensures maximum funding and implementation success."

Digital That Delivers Success Story: Cliffs of Moher

The implementation of Digital That Delivers for the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience showcases the programme's transformative potential. After securing maximum grant funding through the initiative, comprehensive digital enhancements were implemented:

  • Complete website redesign using DTD funding
  • Accessibility upgrades funded through the programme
  • Digital marketing campaign implementation with remaining grant allocation

The results demonstrate why Digital That Delivers matters:

  • 27% increase in online bookings following DTD implementation
  • 31% longer average site visits after accessibility improvements
  • 43% higher conversion rate from international visitors
  • ROI exceeding 300% on the total Digital That Delivers investment

"The Digital That Delivers programme transformed how we connect with potential visitors," says Claire O'Donnell, Marketing Manager at Cliffs of Moher. "Expert guidance in maximizing our grant funding delivered exceptional results."

The Programme Approach To Digital That Delivers

The Digital That Delivers programme maximizes every aspect of digital transformation with a proven implementation methodology. This specialized approach focuses on turning grant funding into measurable tourism growth.

"Digital That Delivers isn't just about getting a grant – it's about implementing digital solutions that transform your business," explains industry experts. "The process ensures you maximize both the funding and the results."

The DTD Process:

  • Comprehensive digital audit aligned with DTD requirements
  • Expert grant application support to secure maximum funding
  • Strategic implementation plan for DTD allocation
  • Website optimization using approved programme methodologies
  • Digital marketing implementation within programme guidelines
  • Detailed reporting for DTD compliance and business growth

This systematic approach has helped tourism businesses increase their Digital That Delivers ROI by an average of 320% in 2025, transforming grant funding into business success.

Enterprise Ireland & Digital That Delivers: Combined Funding Opportunities

As an approved Digital That Delivers initiative and Enterprise Ireland partner programme, the DTD helps tourism businesses access multiple funding streams. This is part of a broader push that has already seen up to 85 tourism enterprises participate in Fáilte Ireland's EU Just Transition Digital Transformation Programme, valued at up to €5.5 million.

"The combination of Digital That Delivers and Enterprise Ireland funding creates powerful opportunities for tourism businesses in 2025," say programme experts. "Innovation Vouchers worth €5,000 or €10,000 can supplement DTD support to help businesses navigate both programmes and secure maximum funding."

Enterprise Ireland data shows that businesses implementing Digital That Delivers alongside other supports achieve:

  • 42% higher digital marketing ROI
  • 3.5x increase in international bookings
  • 28% greater market share growth
  • 67% improved visitor satisfaction ratings

Research by Fáilte Ireland confirms: tourism businesses that successfully implement Digital That Delivers see 34% higher revenue growth compared to those without structured digital programmes. This is essential for attracting visitors from key markets like Great Britain (40% of visitors) and the United States (19%).

Fáilte Ireland's Digital that Delivers Initiative

Fáilte Ireland's Digital that Delivers programme stands as a transformative force in Ireland's tourism landscape, empowering businesses to unlock their full digital potential through expert guidance and substantial financial support. This comprehensive initiative serves as a bridge between grant funding and tangible booking growth, partnering with hotels, tour operators, and attractions nationwide to implement successful digital strategies that drive real revenue increases.

The programme's significance extends far beyond individual business transformation. As a spokesperson notes, "The Digital That Delivers programme represents a game-changing opportunity for Ireland's largest indigenous industry." With tourism employing approximately 257,900 people nationwide and generating €6.2 billion from international visitors in 2024, this initiative helps businesses secure maximum funding while implementing digital solutions that strengthen this vital economic sector.

Digital that Delivers provides essential support through comprehensive digital audits that identify specific growth opportunities, funding for responsive website development and optimization, support for targeted digital marketing campaigns, and grants for web accessibility compliance. For eligible tourism businesses, this vital Fáilte Ireland programme covers up to 50% of project costs, making professional digital implementation accessible to enterprises of all sizes as part of Ireland's broader tourism growth and competitiveness strategy.

The programme's impact is already evident, having helped over 40 Irish tourism businesses secure funding in 2025 alone. Success stories like the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience demonstrate the programme's transformative potential, with results including a 27% increase in online bookings, 31% longer average site visits, a 43% higher conversion rate from international visitors, and ROI exceeding 300% on the total Digital that Delivers investment.

The Web Accessibility Grant Scheme forms a crucial component of Digital that Delivers, helping tourism businesses meet EU requirements while expanding their market reach to visitors of all abilities. This specialized element of the programme guides businesses through comprehensive accessibility audits, detailed implementation plans, and the development of accessible websites that welcome all visitors, ensuring compliance with the European Accessibility Act while maximizing grant approval opportunities.

Digital that Delivers continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of Ireland's tourism sector. The 2025 programme enhancements include priority funding for mobile optimization, voice search optimization as an eligible activity, expanded support for user-generated content strategies, additional funding consideration for regenerative tourism messaging, and the inclusion of AI-powered personalization among eligible technologies.

The programme's systematic approach has helped tourism businesses increase their Digital that Delivers ROI by an average of 320% in 2025, transforming grant funding into measurable business success. Research by Fáilte Ireland confirms that tourism businesses successfully implementing Digital that Delivers see 34% higher revenue growth compared to those without structured digital programmes, making it essential for attracting visitors from key markets like Great Britain and the United States.

Through Digital that Delivers, Fáilte Ireland demonstrates its unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and advancing digital excellence, ensuring that Ireland's tourism sector remains a leader in delivering exceptional online visitor experiences while maintaining competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Case Study: Digital That Delivers Success With Clare Tourism Collective

The Clare Tourism Collective approached the Digital That Delivers programme in early 2025 seeking help with the application process. As a group of small tourism operators in Ireland's largest indigenous industry, they needed expert guidance to navigate programme requirements and maximize funding opportunities.

The Digital That Delivers implementation delivered:

  • Secured €15,000 in grant funding through the DTD programme
  • Created a strategic implementation plan meeting all programme requirements
  • Built a collaborative digital platform using DTD methodology
  • Implemented SEO strategies targeting holiday visitors (36% of Ireland's international arrivals)
  • Developed a content strategy aligned with DTD objectives, appealing to visitors with an average 6.5-night stay

The Digital That Delivers results were exceptional:

  • 118% increase in organic search traffic following implementation
  • 67% growth in direct bookings within six months
  • Featured as a Digital That Delivers success story by Fáilte Ireland
  • Selected as a case study for future DTD workshops

"Expert guidance in the Digital That Delivers programme was invaluable," says Sarah Murphy, Clare Tourism Collective Coordinator. "Understanding of both the application process and implementation requirements ensured we maximized every euro of our grant funding, similar to how other recent projects received almost €2.9 million in funding under Fáilte Ireland's Private and Community SME scheme."

Digital That Delivers: 2025 Programme Enhancements

The Digital That Delivers programme continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of Ireland's tourism sector. The 2025 programme is part of a larger push for digital transformation, with up to 70 tourism enterprises already participating in a two-year digital transformation programme—with funding up to €4.8 million—to improve their online presence.

Key Enhancements in the 2025 DTD Programme:

  • Mobile optimization now receives priority funding under the initiative
  • Voice search optimization has been added as an eligible activity
  • User-generated content strategies qualify for expanded support
  • Regenerative tourism messaging receives additional funding consideration
  • AI-powered personalization has been added to eligible technologies

"The 2025 Digital That Delivers programme shows Fáilte Ireland's commitment to keeping Irish tourism competitive," say industry experts. "The enhanced funding for emerging technologies gives participating businesses a significant advantage as they work to recover from recent challenges, including the 15% dip in foreign visitors seen in March 2025 compared to the previous year."

Dr. Emma Sullivan, Tourism Research Institute Director, confirms the programme's impact: "Our research shows that businesses implementing Digital That Delivers protocols achieve significantly higher digital marketing ROI and visitor satisfaction scores, which is critical for Ireland's biggest regional employer."

Benefits for Tourism Businesses: Digital That Delivers

Our deep understanding of the Digital That Delivers programme gives clients an unfair advantage in securing and implementing grant funding. With extensive experience in DTD applications and implementations, we deliver exceptional results.

We know how to:

  • Navigate the DTD application process successfully
  • Secure maximum grant funding under programme guidelines
  • Implement digital solutions that meet all programme requirements
  • Demonstrate measurable results from DTD funding
  • Prepare compelling documentation for programme compliance

"We chose BubbleHub for our Digital That Delivers application because of their proven track record," says Mary O'Sullivan of West Cork Adventures. "Their expertise helped us secure €8,500 in funding and implement digital solutions that increased our bookings by 53% in just one season."

Michael Byrne of Dublin Heritage Tours shares another success story: "BubbleHub's team guided us through every step of the Digital That Delivers process. They helped us secure €12,000 in funding and implemented solutions that transformed our digital presence. Our bookings increased 67% year-over-year since our DTD implementation."

Digital That Delivers: Let's Connect and Make It Happen!

The Digital That Delivers programme offers a limited-time opportunity for Irish tourism businesses. This initiative provides the funding needed to transform your digital capabilities and drive significant revenue growth in Ireland's largest indigenous industry.

Tourism businesses across Ireland have secured more than €1.2 million in Digital That Delivers funding since the programme's inception. Participants consistently exceed programme benchmarks for digital implementation success, joining the ranks of the first 17 projects that received almost €2.9 million in funding under Fáilte Ireland's Private and Community SME scheme.

"The Digital That Delivers programme represents a pivotal opportunity for Irish tourism businesses," industry experts emphasize. "As part of a broader strategy that includes Local Enterprise Office grants of up to €150,000 for start-ups and growing businesses, those who successfully implement this Fáilte Ireland programme now will outperform competitors for years to come."

Contact BubbleHub today for a free Digital That Delivers eligibility assessment. Their expert team will:

  • Evaluate your DTD qualification status
  • Identify your best opportunities for programme funding
  • Guide you through the application process step by step
  • Create an implementation plan that maximizes ROI

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your tourism business with Digital That Delivers. Contact BubbleHub now to start your journey.

Email info@bubblehub.ie or call (041) 986 5012 to discuss your Digital That Delivers application.

BubbleHub is an approved consultant for the Digital That Delivers programme and other Fáilte Ireland and Enterprise Ireland initiatives.

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