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Will there be a 'Biden Bounce' in the tourism sector?

Any visit by a sitting American President is undoubtedly a positive thing for Ireland. From strengthening our relationship, renewed calls for a return to government in the North and further peace, to the general good feeling about the place. But do presidential visits have any tangible effects on the tourism sector? Can we expect a Biden bounce? Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss this is Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland.

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11.55 16 Apr 2023


Will there be a 'Biden Bounce' in the tourism sector?



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11.55 16 Apr 2023


Any visit by a sitting American President is undoubtedly a positive thing for Ireland.

From strengthening our relationship, renewed calls for a return to government in the North and further peace, to the general good feeling about the place. But do presidential visits have any tangible effects on the tourism sector? Can we expect a Biden bounce? Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss this is Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland.


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