Published by Neil Thompson, 26th September 2025
Dublin Convention Bureau is thrilled to announce that for the first time, Dublin has made the top 20 destinations in the GDS-Index!
The GDS-Index is a performance improvement programme that evaluates the sustainability performance of destinations across four key areas: Destination Management, Supplier, Social, and Environmental.
Key highlights for Dublin from the 2025 submission:
- Dublin’s ranking has climbed 10 places to 19th place on the 2025 GDS-Index.
- Dublin’s score has surged to 80.3%, reflecting a powerful year-on-year improvement from 75.7% in 2024 and 63.9% in 2023.
- Dublin has been listed as one of the top 5 leading destinations based on our score in the Metropolis and Mega City Category.
“This is a journey that we began back in 2017. To say that I am delighted at this year’s results is an understatement. Dublin has stood up to the challenge of improving the score over those years and together we are making incredible strides for a major capital city. It is testament to true collaboration between our colleagues in Fáilte Ireland, Dublin City Council and our industry suppliers. And, I want to say a huge thanks to everyone involved in each of those, at the forefront and in the background.”
Sam Johnston, Manager – Dublin Convention Bureau
These results are more than a ranking — they are a reflection of a close co-operation between Fáilte Ireland and it’s Dublin Convention Bureau team, and Dublin City Council, leading the way toward a more sustainable future. It is a testament to the collective efforts of our business events partners, who we would like to thank for raising the bar across all areas of sustainability.
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