Coach and bus tour operators fear for survival without further government supports

As much as 90% of private coach and bus tour operators fear they will have to close part of their business or at least reduce supply due to the continued lack of international visitors to the country, a survey has warned.

Up to 70% of coach tour operators believe the outlook is “bleak” if more government supports are not forthcoming, according to an economic analysis by economist Jim Power on behalf of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC).