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A total of 41 new accommodation providers have registered with the Department of Tourism for the 2008 season.
The properties include a mix of more traditional guest houses and self-catering units - and the important feature is that ALL of them have achieved a rating of four or more stars.
Tourism and Leisure Minister Adrian Earnshaw (pictured) says there's a strong, year-round market for high quality accommodation:
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