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Northern Ireland Faces £210M Tourism Loss from New Travel Rules

1/11/2025

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Northern Ireland's tourism industry is bracing for a staggering £210 million annual loss as new border travel regulations, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, loom. Economy Minister Conor Murphy cautions that this online application requirement for visitors from 48 countries could dissuade tourists, especially from the Republic of Ireland, threatening the region's economic lifeline.

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Northern Ireland's tourism industry is bracing for a staggering £210 million annual loss as new border travel regulations, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, loom. Economy Minister Conor Murphy cautions that this online application requirement for visitors from 48 countries could dissuade tourists, especially from the Republic of Ireland, threatening the region's economic lifeline.