Tourism Lobby Group Joins Calls For Bank Holiday In September.

Monday, 10 May 2021 at 10:53

File image: Irish Tourism Industry Confederation/Logo

Irish Tourism Industry Confederation says it will boost visitor numbers.

A tourism lobby group is joining calls for a one-off Bank Holiday to be introduced in September to help the sector recover.

The Taoiseach Micheal Martin last week told the Dáil the proposal is being kep under review.

It's being suggested to help the hospitality sector and show appreciation for the roles played by key workers during the pandmeic.

Wishing all the @avea_ireland attractions, museums & businesses a successful reopening today, so good to have you back🙌 @Failte_Ireland https://t.co/9b6oQbHaGe
— ITIC (@Irishtourismind) May 10, 2021

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has said the lack of international tourists caused by Covid-19 is costing the industry 27 million euro a day.

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