Pope tourist surge from France, Germany, Italy
Bookings up 26%, 60%, 115% respectively
20 February, 13:26
(ANSA) - Paris, February 20 - Pope Benedict's resignation has
spurred a surge in Rome tourist bookings from France, Germany
and Italy for the upcoming conclave to elect his successor, the
French section of tourism website Expedia said Wednesday.Expedia.fr reported a 26% rise in French bookings, a 60% hike from Germany and a 115% spike from Italy. The surge started "in the 24 hours after the pontiff announced his resignation" on February 11, the site said.



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