Local authorities may run economic development initiatives to facilitate and encourage economic and business development to improve the attractiveness of the local area as a place to invest.
Local authorities may provide heritage education to school children and community, voluntary and heritage groups to increase their knowledge and appreciation of local heritage.
Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland, may provide financial support to business and community groups to support events and festivals in culture, food, sports and activity based tourism to attract visitors.
Local authorities, together with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, may provide information and advice to tourists on locations, opening hours, pricing and directions to local attractions.