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18/05/2015
Enterprise Minister Brings NI Year Of Food To The Netherlands
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell is promoting the 2016 Northern Ireland Year of Food in the Netherlands.
Speaking to Dutch Tour Operators in Amsterdam, the Minister said: "The Netherlands is an increasingly important market for tourism to Northern Ireland.
"Food tourism already generates £350million per year for the local economy and the 2016 Year of Food will help to showcase the great food, produce and hospitality here.
"I like to think that food tells a story of Northern Ireland's culture, heritage, people and landscape. It reflects and delivers a sense of 'place' for a visitor. In fact you could say it is our Place on a Plate.
"Preparation for the 2016 Northern Ireland Year of Food is already underway. Working groups are currently being established with representation from various government departments, local government and the private sector to ensure its success."
(CD/JP)
Speaking to Dutch Tour Operators in Amsterdam, the Minister said: "The Netherlands is an increasingly important market for tourism to Northern Ireland.
"Food tourism already generates £350million per year for the local economy and the 2016 Year of Food will help to showcase the great food, produce and hospitality here.
"I like to think that food tells a story of Northern Ireland's culture, heritage, people and landscape. It reflects and delivers a sense of 'place' for a visitor. In fact you could say it is our Place on a Plate.
"Preparation for the 2016 Northern Ireland Year of Food is already underway. Working groups are currently being established with representation from various government departments, local government and the private sector to ensure its success."
(CD/JP)
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Surprise fall in UK inflation rate
Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflation rate - which excludes mortgage interest payments and is the government's target measure - was also down, falling to 2.7% in October from 2.
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Slower growth in house prices and cheaper foreign holidays helped to reduce inflation by 0.2% to from 2.6% for October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced today. The RPIX inflation rate - which excludes mortgage interest payments and is the government's target measure - was also down, falling to 2.7% in October from 2.
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International Tour Operators Enjoy Antrim Excursion
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International Tour Operators Enjoy Antrim Excursion
Top international tour operators from across the world have been enjoying an excursion of Mid and East Antrim as part of Tourism NI's Meet the Buyer workshops.
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