Long-term Middle East conflict could see 'fewer long-haul visitors' visiting Kerry

Managing partner at BDO Liam Hession warned members of Killarney Chamber that a longer-term conflict could see budget-conscious tourists delaying or cancelling their trips

Liam Hessiom warned Killarney businesses to remain reactive and agile to the increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape. Photo Don MacMonagle

A long-term conflict in the Middle East could hurt Kerry's tourism industry if rising travel costs translate into fewer long-haul visitors and budget-conscious tourists cancelling their trips. 

That is according to the managing partner at BDO, Liam Hession, who warned Killarney businesses to remain reactive and agile to the increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.