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Positive news for tourism industry

Mon, 06 Oct 2014

The Island's visitor economy is "thriving" - attracting over £100 million of local spend each year.

The Visitor Economy Strategic Group has outlined positive results so far for this year.

In the first six months there's been a 10 per cent increase on visitors staying in paid accommodation - heritage railway numbers are also up four per cent on last year.

Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly says the news will bring about further business opportunities:

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• Laurence Skelly MHK