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Interviews
Define Three interviews were conducted there was three different

Designing the Approach categories of people interviews to ensure a variety of

viewpoints and opinions. Tourists coming from abroad have a

unique and fresh perspective on Ireland tourism sector as

they are experiencing it first-hand. For this reason their it was
In order to further research on the touroism integral for my research project that I conduct a thorough

sector and people opionions field research interview with a tourist. Secondly I conducted and interview

was conducted the different data collection with a local to understand how they felt about the Irish tourism

methods used are: industry and way it could be improved. I wanted an opinion

• Informal interviews from someone that has frequent experience with the sector.

• Survey Lastly I interviewed someone that has had experience working

• Observations in the tourism sector and has an interest on improving it in the
future.

Type of Location of

participant interview Rationale
In person To uncover a tourists first
Touris impression and opinions.
Tourist

In person To better understand the

tourism sector from a
Local locals standpoint.

Online To gain insight on what

they think could be
Worked in improved upon.
tourism sector