Plan to resurrect ailing tourism sector that includes extra bank holiday welcomed by industry

The resumption of inbound international tourism, which typically brings lucrative high-spending guests from countries such as the US, Canada, and China, should also be prioritised, the taskforce said. Picture Collins 

An expert-led plan to resurrect the ailing tourism sector has been given a broad thumbs-up by industry figures, who have now called for the plan to be fully implemented to revive flagging regional economies.

The plan, presented to Minister Catherine Martin by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce, calls for measures such as an extra bank holiday, grants exceeding €100m, and a boost in overseas marketing.