Clare is being encouraged to look at the positives when it comes to tourist accommodation here.
It comes as the county has jumped ten places in the Global Destination Sustainability Movement’s Top 40 Destinations Index for 2024 which assesses tourism destinations based on their commitment to sustainability.
The Banner now ranks 28th in the list which also includes the likes of Sydney, Singapore, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Melbourne, Montreal and Reykjavik.
While 25th of Clare’s registered bed capacity is out of use for tourism, General Manager of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau Karen Ronan says there’s plenty the county is doing right in terms of accommodating visitors.
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