Mr Kelly said the industry’s biggest concern was about the impact on non-accommodation businesses such as visitor attractions and activity providers.
He said the knock-on effect of reduced tourist beds could see those businesses experiencing a €1bn (£878m) drop in revenues this year.
He told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media that inbound travel agents have said many visitors who want to come to Ireland are now booking other countries because they cannot find accommodation.
He added that the lack of supply “created conditions that facilitate pricing practices that put Ireland’s long-term reputation at risk”.…
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