asked the Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry the principal activities engaged in by tourists from the Continent in (a) 1984 and (b) 1985.
Written Answers. - Continental Tourist Activities.
46.
The relevant principal activities in percentage terms are outlined in the following below:
|
1984 |
1985 |
|
|
% |
% |
|
|
Visits to historic sites etc. |
68 |
70 |
|
Car Touring |
54 |
54 |
|
Traditional music |
40 |
39 |
|
Hiking-Walking |
27 |
11 |
|
Visits to Museums |
24 |
21 |
|
Visits to Stately Homes-Gardens |
23 |
24 |
|
Fishing |
19 |
20 |
|
Visits to Art Galleries |
17 |
16 |
|
Attendance at Festivals |
7 |
9 |
|
Cabin Cruising |
4 |
5 |
|
Canoeing-Sailing |
4 |
Not available |
|
Horse riding |
4 |
3 |
|
Golf |
4 |
5 |
|
Spectator sports |
4 |
7 |
|
Attendance at Banquets |
3 |
2 |