02/07/2015
Tall Ships Back In Belfast
The Tall Ships are back in Belfast today for a four-day festival.
Belfast is the designated 'start port' for the Tall Ships Race 2015.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell said the race offers another excellent opportunity to promote Belfast and Northern Ireland on a global scale.
The Minister said: "The race includes 50 vessels, which will go on to visit six ports in five countries over the course of the competition. Before setting off, the ships will be berthed in and around Belfast Harbour and the Titanic Quarter forming part of a 'Titanic Maritime Festival' which will bring local Titanic and maritime history to life through a range of associated events and activities.
"For tourism in the short term, it is envisaged Tall Ships Races 2015 will generate 40,000 bed nights for the local area, with a direct economic impact of almost £5million. An event of this calibre showcases our capacity for hosting major events and promotes Belfast as a key tourist destination, encouraging visitors from inside and outside Northern Ireland to boost the local economy."
(CD/JP)
Belfast is the designated 'start port' for the Tall Ships Race 2015.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell said the race offers another excellent opportunity to promote Belfast and Northern Ireland on a global scale.
The Minister said: "The race includes 50 vessels, which will go on to visit six ports in five countries over the course of the competition. Before setting off, the ships will be berthed in and around Belfast Harbour and the Titanic Quarter forming part of a 'Titanic Maritime Festival' which will bring local Titanic and maritime history to life through a range of associated events and activities.
"For tourism in the short term, it is envisaged Tall Ships Races 2015 will generate 40,000 bed nights for the local area, with a direct economic impact of almost £5million. An event of this calibre showcases our capacity for hosting major events and promotes Belfast as a key tourist destination, encouraging visitors from inside and outside Northern Ireland to boost the local economy."
(CD/JP)
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Northern Ireland’s sail training organization has backed a campaign to have the world-famous Tall Ships Race return to Belfast in 2008.
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Northern Ireland’s sail training organization has backed a campaign to have the world-famous Tall Ships Race return to Belfast in 2008.
22 July 2014
Tall Ships Return
The Tall Ships event is to return to Belfast, following the city's hosting of the race in 1991 and 2009. Belfast Tall Ships 2015 is to be sponsored this year by Lidl Northern Ireland in a deal worth £300,000. The Tall Ships Races are organised by Sail Training International.
Tall Ships Return
The Tall Ships event is to return to Belfast, following the city's hosting of the race in 1991 and 2009. Belfast Tall Ships 2015 is to be sponsored this year by Lidl Northern Ireland in a deal worth £300,000. The Tall Ships Races are organised by Sail Training International.
25 November 2011
Tall Ships Sail Back Into Belfast
Belfast is to act as the starting point for The Tall Ships Races - an annual race series organised by Sail Training International - in just under three years' time.
Tall Ships Sail Back Into Belfast
Belfast is to act as the starting point for The Tall Ships Races - an annual race series organised by Sail Training International - in just under three years' time.
06 August 2009
Tall Ships Slip Into City
A celebration of sail has arrived in Belfast with the first of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 vessels docking in Belfast this morning. Although not taking place until 13 -16 August, a Brazilian and a Uruguayan boat both docked at Belfast port on Thursday morning, ahead of the huge maritime festival next week.
Tall Ships Slip Into City
A celebration of sail has arrived in Belfast with the first of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 vessels docking in Belfast this morning. Although not taking place until 13 -16 August, a Brazilian and a Uruguayan boat both docked at Belfast port on Thursday morning, ahead of the huge maritime festival next week.
18 June 2007
Belfast to celebrate Maritime Festival
Belfast’s close links with the sea are to be celebrated at the end of this month when the city hosts the second annual Belfast Maritime Festival, organised by Belfast City Council and the Port of Belfast.
Belfast to celebrate Maritime Festival
Belfast’s close links with the sea are to be celebrated at the end of this month when the city hosts the second annual Belfast Maritime Festival, organised by Belfast City Council and the Port of Belfast.
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