Fewer tourists visiting the countryside

A Government report on tourism has found that the number of visitors to rural areas is dwindling.

Fewer tourists visiting the countryside
Mon, 13 Mar, 2006 - 08:02

A Government report on tourism has found that the number of visitors to rural areas is dwindling.

The Tourism Policy Review Group said tourism provided 150,000 jobs and generated €5.3bn to the economy in 2005.

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