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Pope tourist surge from France, Germany, Italy

Bookings up 26%, 60%, 115% respectively

20 February, 13:26
Pope tourist surge from France, Germany, Italy (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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