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Friday, August 27, 1999 Published at 14:40 GMT 15:40 UK
UK: Northern Ireland
Tourism schemes rise to peace 'challenge'
The Mournes will be promoted as a regional park
Seven tourism projects in Northern Ireland have been awarded grants totalling £2.7m in a competition set up to encourage ideas which will attract new visitors.
The projects include:
The Tourism Challenge awards were set up as part of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's £315m fund to encourage the peace process.
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| John McFall: "Tourism must generate wealth and employment" |
"I am pleased to say there was a really enthusiastic response to the competition.
"The assessment panel had a tough job examining the many interesting and innovative projects which were presented."
Mr McFall said the tourism industry needed to develop the capacity to generate wealth and employment, particularly in areas of most need.
"Given the right conditions, I think that tourism can lead us on the path to prosperity."
Two hotel schemes, a youth hostel, and a tourism centre were also successful.
The winning schemes will receive grants ranging from £115,000 to £500,000.
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