asked the Minister for Tourism, Fisheries and Forestry the percentage increase in expenditure on international tourism between 1974 and 1985; and the projected increase in expenditure between 1986 and 1996.
Written Answers. - Expenditure on International Tourism.
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International tourism expenditure, excluding fares, increased by approximately 4.5 per cent per annum in constant terms between 1974 and 1985. The projected increase in expenditure between 1986 and 1996 is expected to be in the region of 7 per cent per annum.