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Sat 06 Jun 2009Europe targeted as Britain stays away
NEW MARKETS:GERMANY AND FRANCE are being courted by Tourism Ireland following the collapse in the number of visitors to the island from Britain, who have been discouraged by the sterling-euro exchange rate.
The strongest potential markets for Ireland also include Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden, according to a review of the tourism industry launched this week by Martin Cullen, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.
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