20% of Kerry jobs and firms reliant on tourism

Kerry has a higher dependency on tourism than any other county in the State, according to a newly-released report.

20% of Kerry jobs and firms reliant on tourism

The industry is “the key driver” of economic activity in the county with 14,000 employed in tourism and over €400m generated by visitors annually.

The Kerry Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 noted “at least one in every five jobs and businesses in the county depend on tourism”. The plan, a county council initiative, will be placed on public display.

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