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3/21/06

EU set to boost tourism industry

EUPolitix.com

"EU set to boost tourism industry

The European commission has unveiled plans to strengthen Europe’s tourism industry.

Brussels wants to boost the tourism sector to ensure that Europe remains the number one tourist destination in the world.

“Europe is the world's leading tourist destination. But we need to do more to keep our competitive edge.” said commissioner vice president Günter Verheugen during a speech on Tuesday in Vienna.

“Our proposals add European value to the efforts by member states. They will help to promote the EU as a unique tourist destination in a more effective and coordinated way”.

With an industry that employs more than eight million people, Verheugen stressed tourism could also weigh significantly in the renewed Lisbon strategy goals."

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