Irish Examiner view: Make this the Christmas of vouchers

Invest in tourism’s survival with a hotel or restaurant voucher to give someone the glow of positive anticipation

More is needed on myriad levels to save the tourism sector. Pictured is Cork's popular tourist attraction and former jail Spike Island in Cobh. Picture: Larry Cummins

If it is a truism that most families are just two or maybe three steps removed from their farm heritage, it is equally true that most families are or were connected with tourism. 

Both industries are mainstays, both face huge challenges. The farm, food and drink sector looks on with bated breath as Brexit talks meander to a conclusion. The tourism sector, restaurants and pubs too, is on the ropes.