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25/03/2015
North West 200 To Showcase NI On The International Stage
The North West 200 is showcasing Northern Ireland on the international stage, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has said.
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: “"ear after year the NW200 continues to bring massive positive exposure for Northern Ireland on an international stage and generates substantial visitor numbers and spend. The facts speak for themselves. Results taken from a recent independent economic impact study show in 2012 the North West 200 attracted nearly 50,000 visitors, generating an economic return of £2 million to the Northern Ireland economy.
"I am committed to the success of tourism and my Department through Tourism NI aims to develop, attract and support events, which are capable of generating visitor expenditure, visitor numbers and give Northern Ireland a starring role on the global stage. Our goal is to consolidate the unprecedented success that has been achieved over the last few years and turn tourism into a £1 billion industry by 2020. Events such as the North West 200 can help us realise these ambitions."
(CD/MH)
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: “"ear after year the NW200 continues to bring massive positive exposure for Northern Ireland on an international stage and generates substantial visitor numbers and spend. The facts speak for themselves. Results taken from a recent independent economic impact study show in 2012 the North West 200 attracted nearly 50,000 visitors, generating an economic return of £2 million to the Northern Ireland economy.
"I am committed to the success of tourism and my Department through Tourism NI aims to develop, attract and support events, which are capable of generating visitor expenditure, visitor numbers and give Northern Ireland a starring role on the global stage. Our goal is to consolidate the unprecedented success that has been achieved over the last few years and turn tourism into a £1 billion industry by 2020. Events such as the North West 200 can help us realise these ambitions."
(CD/MH)
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