Coastal group to woo French with tourism mission

REPRESENTATIVES of southern harbour communities, hoteliers and chambers of commerce are set to travel to France next month to boost marine tourism.

Around 70 people have been invited as guests of honour to the La Rochelle Boat show, the largest harbour boat show in Europe, which typically attracts more than 100,000 visitors.

The La Rochelle region boasts more yachts than all of Ireland and the mission, led by Cork County Council, hopes to encourage their owners to visit our southern coastal region on holidays.