Thank you Lisbon! Thank you Portugal!
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On behalf of the millions of tourists who had travelled to Portugal for the nation's most biggest event of the year - Euro 2004, i would like to thank the Portugese authorities, national football association, tourism board and the Portugese people for this fantastic experiences.
No doubt the whole event tournament is a great success.
There was a real party atmosphere and UEFA EURO 2004™ has been a very positive experience from a social, cultural and economic perspective. The tourism and retail sectors have done a very great job.
Portugal have also benifited hugely from this wonder organisation of the tournament as their progression to the final had hailed the impact of the country's image abroad and its tourist industry.
The nation had been receiving feedbacks from all over the world that the excellent organisation of the tournament, the good atmosphere among fans from different countries and the friendly welcome of the Portuguese people have all become trademarks of the country.
According to the Portuguese Tourist Regions' Association, all the host cities - with the exception of Lisbon and the Algarve region - have been registering hotel occupation rates of 100 per cent - a rise of 36 per cent on most recent years.
I would also like to thank all the fans of the 'beautiful game' who invaded every streets and alleys of the city and contributed to making the month of June an incredible and euphoric experience.
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Thks Portugal 4 playin so hard in dis Euro... They did their best, but stil got room 4 improvement.
Thks Portugal 4 bein a great host 2 all other euro teams who've taken part in dis event...
Lastly, thks C. Ronaldo 4 sheddin men's tears in e final match... I was so touched by him...