South West to vote on new regional tourism board

MEMBERS of Cork Kerry Tourism are facing a crucial vote this week on a major restructuring plan for the tourist industry.

They will be asked during an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday to agree the transfer of business of Cork Kerry Tourism to Fáilte Ireland, to take effect by July 1. Cork Kerry Tourism is the South West Regional Authority.

Three-quarters of all fully paid up members must attend the EGM in Macroom on Thursday and they must vote in favour of the process for the transfer to occur.