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There are further indicators today that the local tourism industry could be facing another difficult year in 2024.   It’s being claimed that accommodation and airport capacity constraints are stopping the tourism industry here from reaching its full potential.   The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation says overseas visitors spent five…

It’s been claimed that the state of some of the signage in County Sligo is damaging for tourism.   A build-up of dirt and overgrowth has resulted in some of the signage, particularly the larger signs which are higher up, is said to be causing problems locally.   Sligo County…

The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council is warning that the increasing level of criminal acts involving tourists visiting these shores has the potential to damage Ireland’s reputation as popular visitor’s destination.   Recent serious attacks on US and English Tourists in the Dublin has led to serious injury in some…

A Sligo councillor says the high dependency that the north west region has on tourism will leave the local region more vulnerable to the impact of the economy suffering a €1.1bn hit due to the lack of hotel accommodation this summer, with the ongoing challenge of housing refugees. The Irish…

Calls have been made for tailored supports to be introduced for North West businesses that depend on seasonal tourism. The calls were made in the Dáil earlier today by Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marc MacSharry during a discussion on support measures for businesses and individuals that depend on seasonal tourism…