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An Empirical Study Of The Importance Of The American Tourist To Ireland: An Emotional, Connectional, And Motivational Context, Angela Wright
An Empirical Study Of The Importance Of The American Tourist To Ireland: An Emotional, Connectional, And Motivational Context, Angela Wright
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This study examines the place and importance of the American tourist within the Irish tourism industry. The research explores in detail the many facets of the relationship existing between this client sector and the island of Ireland. This study responds to the expressed concerns of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O’Donoghue, T.D., and relevant industry leaders in Ireland, that the tourism sector is under-researched.
This study affirms that the American tourist contributes more per capita to the Irish tourism industry than any other tourist. The essential importance of tourism to the economy of Ireland is proven by …