Clare Tourism Advisory Board Chair Claims More Tourist Traffic Doesn't Mean Greater Profits

Clare FM

The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Board claims increased tourist traffic doesn't necessarily mean greater profits for tourism-dependent businesses. The latest Central Statistics Office figures show the number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was up 8% compared to the same month last year with 669,500 having visited our shores across the month. The average vistor spent €1,437 over the course of their trip with €458 going towards accommodation - up from €435 in June 2023. Hotel Woodstock Co-Owner and Clare Tourism Advisory Board Chair Sean Lally says hotels aren't hiking their prices but are in fact being forced to offer more competitive rates.