Tourism industry in west sends out distress signals and demands action

THE tourism industry has joined other sectors in sending out distress signals calling on the government to implement a plan drawn up last January.

The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC) said 2008 was proving particularly challenging for the mid-west and west of Ireland regions with many external factors impacting on the season.

An ITIC report, launched in Adare, warned the short term prospects are not as encouraging as this time last year.