16/08/2007
Northern Ireland Increasing In Popularity
Northern Ireland is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination for people from other UK areas, according to a recent study.
Search engine Yell.com conducted a study examining which UK towns were most popular with people searching for a holiday on their site.
Out of the top 50 UK destinations, Northern Ireland ranked 19th but Belfast alone was the fifth most popular place for a getaway for people from London and the fourth for people from Edinburgh.
The Yell.com study was analysed for a year up to this summer and results show that places such as Devon and Cornwall finished behind Belfast.
In 2006 Belfast played host to 6.8 million visitors and 66% of visitors to Northern Ireland were from Britain.
Jonathan Smyth, destination-marketing manager with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, said that visitor numbers to Northern Ireland are continuing to rise and tourists are spending more while they are here.
A spokesperson for Yell.com said that their site data clearly shows that Northern Ireland is a popular holiday choice for people in the UK.
(SB/SP)
Search engine Yell.com conducted a study examining which UK towns were most popular with people searching for a holiday on their site.
Out of the top 50 UK destinations, Northern Ireland ranked 19th but Belfast alone was the fifth most popular place for a getaway for people from London and the fourth for people from Edinburgh.
The Yell.com study was analysed for a year up to this summer and results show that places such as Devon and Cornwall finished behind Belfast.
In 2006 Belfast played host to 6.8 million visitors and 66% of visitors to Northern Ireland were from Britain.
Jonathan Smyth, destination-marketing manager with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, said that visitor numbers to Northern Ireland are continuing to rise and tourists are spending more while they are here.
A spokesperson for Yell.com said that their site data clearly shows that Northern Ireland is a popular holiday choice for people in the UK.
(SB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 May 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
02 January 2025
68 People Died On Northern Ireland Roads In 2024
Sixty-eight people lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads in 2024, according to provisional figures released by the PSNI today. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, when 71 people died in road traffic collisions. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd reminded the public of their shared responsibility for road safety.
68 People Died On Northern Ireland Roads In 2024
Sixty-eight people lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads in 2024, according to provisional figures released by the PSNI today. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, when 71 people died in road traffic collisions. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd reminded the public of their shared responsibility for road safety.
13 February 2002
Reid tells Americans 'Northern Ireland people understand'
The Secretary of State John Reid has told the Americans that the people of Northern Ireland understand how they feel in the face of the threat of terrorism.
Reid tells Americans 'Northern Ireland people understand'
The Secretary of State John Reid has told the Americans that the people of Northern Ireland understand how they feel in the face of the threat of terrorism.
21 November 2024
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
19 July 2024
The Evolution Of UX Design In The UK: From London To Northern Ireland
The UK presents a huge, dynamic landscape of UX design—from several cultures to economic trends and technological influences across regions. From London streets to more secluded innovation hubs in Northern Ireland, UX design dramatically changed with the needs and demands of multiple sectors.
The Evolution Of UX Design In The UK: From London To Northern Ireland
The UK presents a huge, dynamic landscape of UX design—from several cultures to economic trends and technological influences across regions. From London streets to more secluded innovation hubs in Northern Ireland, UX design dramatically changed with the needs and demands of multiple sectors.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
