Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-09-07-Speech-3-199"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2005-09-07"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Basic guidelines for sustainable European tourism2
dcterms:Language	"lt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20050907.19.3-199"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2005-09-07-Speech-3-2002
lpv:speaker	lp:Justas Vincas Paleckis2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-15--2006-12-31)3 member; PES (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; AFET (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2004-09-22--2007-02-13)3 substitute; ENVI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 unknown; Lietuvos socialdemokratų partija (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, since May 1 of last year the flow of tourists into the 10 new Member States has shown an impressive increase. This implies additional budget revenue generation and possibilities to explore and get to know the lesser-known States on the tourist maps, but on the other hand, it poses new challenges. In our countries we are lucky to have the opportunity to draw upon the experience of the older EU Member States and thus avoid repeating their mistakes. The growing tourist influx into Central Europe is expected to alleviate the pressure upon the EU regions currently suffocating from the over-abundant flow of tourists. The tourism infrastructure in the new Member States is still lagging behind that of the old ones, which therefore offers tempting new investment opportunities. There are abundant untouched natural resources in the Central European States, including Lithuania. Sustainable tourism is meant to preserve and protect nature, as well as the landscape, urban and rural infrastructure. Specifically promising areas in Lithuania appear to be rural, cultural, sport and medicinal tourism. Due to their low prices, these countries are attractive to young people, although the elderly also willingly come to Lithuania because of the healthy local climate. Tourists show interest in history, but the tragic, historically significant and even complicated events of recent decades should not be trivialized or presented in a Disneyland or kitsch style. The revision of the Sixth Tax directive with a view to introducing tax relief for incoming tourism is essential for all Member States of the European Union, and the new members in particular. By reforming the tourism industry, the EU is promoting economic growth and mutual understanding. This will also make a significant contribution toward the elimination of demarcation lines that have continued to divide Europe."@en1

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