The Palm House stands as a remarkable greenhouse within Botanic Gardens, Belfast, renowned as one of the oldest surviving examples of curvilinear iron and glass structures worldwide. Constructed in 1839, the Palm House was designed by Charles Lanyon and built…
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Tourism Northern Ireland (Tourism NI) is the public body charged with developing and promoting tourism across Northern Ireland. It plays a central role in supporting the tourism industry by commissioning research, shaping strategy and delivering marketing campaigns aimed at boosting…
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As I was training to be a tour guide in Belfast in 2021, my father-in-law gave me a small pamphlet by Norman Ballentine titled Belfast Official Tourist Handbook produced by Belfast City Council in 1969 just before the outbreak of…
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Neighbourhood tourism is fast becoming a cornerstone of Belfast’s evolving visitor strategy, aiming to share the benefits of tourism more equitably across the city. By spotlighting local stories, culture and community-led experiences, this approach seeks to attract culturally curious travellers…
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As Belfast gears up for the 2025 tourist season, this article explores whether the city is ready to meet soaring expectations and global competition. With cruise tourism on the rise, a renewed focus on sustainability and a £2 billion economic…
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