Tourism businesses outside the hotel sector face losing 1.1 billion euro in revenue this year, as a scarcity in accommodation reduces visitor numbers.

According to Failte Ireland, a third of all hotels in rural areas are now used as refugee accommodation, which is having a knock-on effect on the local economy.

The company's CEO will tell an Oireachtas tourism committee later the lack of tourist beds puts a "significant risk" on visitor attractions and tourism providers.

Wicklow hotelier Lorraine Sweeney says it makes sense for some hotels to opt to take in refugees...