Outlook bleak for sunny South East as British and US tourist numbers fall

THE numbers of tourists from Britain and the US are down significantly in the South East, tourism bosses have conceded.

While the number of Irish holiday-makers enjoying short breaks or full week stays in the region is up, there has been a drop-off in visitors from abroad, tourism figures will reveal next month.

“There has been a downturn in visitors from the US and British market so far this year,” said Gary Breen of South East Tourism.