South-west tourist interests promote ‘staycation’

“STAYCATION” — the latest buzzword by tourism marketing brains in America — is now being used in the south-west.

To “staycate” means to stay in your own country for the holidays, a message being driven home this season where the visitor slump is reported to be anything from 15% to 70%, depending on location.

Well-known Killarney hotelier Michael Rosney yesterday said prices in Ireland are now as low as they have ever been, with the industry offering good value to customers.