Westport Tourism Organisation welcomes this opportunity to be part of the public consultation on the Draft Westport Town & Environs Plan. We believe the town gets a lot of things right...
Tourism
Closed18 Mar, 2021, 9:00am - 29 Apr, 2021, 4:00pm
Westport is a nationally recognized high performance tourist destination and tourism makes a vital contribution to the economy of the town. The LAP will strive to maintain and enhance the tourism product in a sustainable manner, whilst preserving the landscape and character of the town.
Questions to consider:
Q. What can the Plan do to support/enhance tourism in Westport?
Q. Are there areas in the town that have the potential to be developed for tourism and recreational purposes?
Q. What are your views on the development of Marine related tourism in the town and future development of Westport House and Demesne?
Contents
Observations
Observations
A Marina for Westport.
There has never been a better time to build a marina in Westport. Big infrastructural projects are required to pull the economy out of this pandemic. A marina has been discussed for over 20 years....
Regulation of Short Term Letting Accommodation
I am a resident of Peter Street and am concerned about the increasing number of Air BnB style lettings. Much of such type of holiday accommodation seems unregulated, frequently posing problems...
Don't Kill The Goose That Lays The Golden Egg - Avoid Overtourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation, in it publication ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and Managing Urban Tourism Growth beyond Perceptions' offers that ‘overtourism’ can be...
Art installations
James Street could become the colourful street in the style of Cobh or Dingle.
semi submerged sculpture in the north mall where the sprinkler is. Ideas attached.
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