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Cross-Border tourism between Northern Ireland and the Republic has more than tripled in a decade, according to new research.
Titanic Belfast and Game of Thrones are among the attractions that make the North an easier âsellâ to international buyers and local tour operators, but it still lags well behind the South for overnight hotel stays.
Almost half of Northern Irelandâs visitors stay with friends and family, a much higher rate than visitors to the Republic.
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