Menu
19/09/2013
Foster Promotes NI Tourism
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has visited Pretoria, South Africa, to meet with the Director General of Tourism, Ambassador Kingsley Makhubela.
Ms Foster said: "Around 25,000 South Africans visited Northern Ireland last year so it is an overseas market which we would like to see grow.
"Tourism Ireland operates a year-round programme of PR and marketing activity in South Africa, including engaging with key travel and lifestyle journalists, as well as showcasing Northern Ireland at trade exhibitions here.
"Our iconic scenery and attractions, including the Giants Causeway and Titanic Belfast, together with our world famous golf courses which are home to Major winning champions Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, mean we have so much to offer South African visitors."
"Tourism is of key importance to Northern Ireland’s economic growth and I had a very useful meeting with Ambassador Makhubela. I look forward to continuing to build tourism links between Northern Ireland and South Africa."
Arlene Foster also met with key local journalists and travel industry representatives at an event organised by Tourism Ireland.
(JP/CD)
Ms Foster said: "Around 25,000 South Africans visited Northern Ireland last year so it is an overseas market which we would like to see grow.
"Tourism Ireland operates a year-round programme of PR and marketing activity in South Africa, including engaging with key travel and lifestyle journalists, as well as showcasing Northern Ireland at trade exhibitions here.
"Our iconic scenery and attractions, including the Giants Causeway and Titanic Belfast, together with our world famous golf courses which are home to Major winning champions Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, mean we have so much to offer South African visitors."
"Tourism is of key importance to Northern Ireland’s economic growth and I had a very useful meeting with Ambassador Makhubela. I look forward to continuing to build tourism links between Northern Ireland and South Africa."
Arlene Foster also met with key local journalists and travel industry representatives at an event organised by Tourism Ireland.
(JP/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
01 August 2024
Ministers Announce New Shared Island Tourism Funding Scheme
A new funding scheme from the Shared Island Tourism Brand Collaboration Project – featuring Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland – has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Ireland's Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin.
Ministers Announce New Shared Island Tourism Funding Scheme
A new funding scheme from the Shared Island Tourism Brand Collaboration Project – featuring Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland – has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy and Ireland's Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin.
14 November 2008
All-Ireland Tourism Showcases In London
Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland supported local tourism at the industry's largest trade exhibition, in London, this week.
All-Ireland Tourism Showcases In London
Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland supported local tourism at the industry's largest trade exhibition, in London, this week.
27 January 2010
Tourism Matters In Focus
Whether it is 'flying your kite' surfing off Benone, (pictured) or enjoying cultural tourism in west Belfast, the way tourism is marketed has been in focus this week. Both an advance - and a more backward step - in tourism matters were highlighted yesterday as two politicians spoke out on making the most of visitor numbers.
Tourism Matters In Focus
Whether it is 'flying your kite' surfing off Benone, (pictured) or enjoying cultural tourism in west Belfast, the way tourism is marketed has been in focus this week. Both an advance - and a more backward step - in tourism matters were highlighted yesterday as two politicians spoke out on making the most of visitor numbers.
01 October 2008
Accolades For Selling Tourist Ireland Abroad
The hard work of those who market Ireland as a tourist destination abroad has been recognised. Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland joined forces for the inaugural, 'Ambassadors for Tourism Awards' earlier this week.
Accolades For Selling Tourist Ireland Abroad
The hard work of those who market Ireland as a tourist destination abroad has been recognised. Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland joined forces for the inaugural, 'Ambassadors for Tourism Awards' earlier this week.
27 October 2021
Belfast Makes Top 20 List Of Most Sustainable Destinations In The World
Belfast has made the Top 20 official list of sustainable destinations in the world, recognised as a leading city tourism destination committed to sustainable development and growth.
Belfast Makes Top 20 List Of Most Sustainable Destinations In The World
Belfast has made the Top 20 official list of sustainable destinations in the world, recognised as a leading city tourism destination committed to sustainable development and growth.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
