Tourism industry suffers with reduced bookings

A DISAPPOINTING level of bookings for July and August is adding to concerns about the 2005 tourism season among those in the industry in the South-West.

However, leading figures in the industry yesterday said there has been a growing tendency to book late, with many people leaving it until the last minute to make holiday arrangements.

They are hoping Irish people will again come to the rescue during the peak summer months when many hotels will be offering special deals.