One of the country’s best known five star hotels, Francis and John Brennan’s Park Hotel in Kenmare is to remain open in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The lucrative Cork cruise season will continue as planned, despite coronavirus fears.

The pair had been driving through the Burren National Park when, it appears, they took a wrong turn after being prompted by their satnav.

The Covid-19 outbreak will impact the tourism and hospitality sectors across Munster, business leaders have warned.

Airbnb and other online accommodation platforms have agreed to share data on short-term rentals with the statistical office of the European Commission in a partnership they say will help countries formulate policy decisions.

Waterways Ireland has been urged to work with farmers who are facing serious flooding on the Shannon, as the agency initiates a new tourism masterplan for the river.