Chair Of Clare Tourism Says Efforts To Capitalise On Increased Visitor Numbers Are Ongoing

The Chair of Clare Tourism says those involved in the industry here are working hard to capitalise on a growth in visitor numbers.

The Chair of Clare Tourism says those involved in the industry here are working hard to capitalise on a growth in visitor numbers.

It comes as Tourism Ireland is predicting 2016 will be the best year ever for inward tourism, with 10.5 million visitors to Ireland by the end of the year.

That trend is expected to continue, with a further growth in the numbers visiting Irish shores predicted in 2017.

Paul Madden says it's vital Clare keeps itself competitive as a tourist destination.