Brexit is causing a serious decline in tourism to the Sligo region according to new figures from the Irish Hotel Federation.
The Chair of the IHF's Sligo branch says a disruptive Brexit would have economic repercussions which would be felt directly by tourism businesses here in Sligo given our heavy reliance on the UK market.
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Tourism currently supports 4,900 jobs in Sligo and contributes some €140m to the local economy annually.
Manager of the Clayton Hotel, Fergal Ryan says there is a lack of action by Failte Ireland and the government.
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