Warnings issued of another challenging year ahead for tourism sector
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…
Positive Lonely Planet review for Donegal is expected to boost tourism figures
A Donegal Councillor is predicting increased number of tourists visiting the county following positive review of the county in the renowned travel guide the lonely plant. The publication ranked Donegal as the fourth best region in the world to visit. It described the county ‘a hidden gem’ that…
Sligo Councillor expresses concern over poor state of Sligo Signage
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…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach fears increase in tourism crime will impact visitor numbers
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…
Donegal councillor fears local greedy accommodation providers are driving domestic tourists to Northern Ireland
A Donegal councillor is warning that lack of hotel rooms coupled with extravagant prices being charged by accommodation providers in the north west is driving those taking staycations to Northern Ireland. Donegal Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy made the comments after it recently emerged that overnight trips from the Republic…
North West vulnerable to economic hit this summer
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…
Local TD calls for seasonal tourism supports
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…