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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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has unveiled 13 brand new visitor experiences, designed to strengthen the region’s tourism offer and attract more domestic and international guests. A cohort of enthusiastic new tourism entrepreneurs gathered at The Halfway House,…
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This article explores the pros and cons of free walking tours versus paid guided tours, highlighting hidden costs and quality concerns associated with “free” options. It makes the case for professional guides as a more reliable and enriching way to…
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Tom Hartley’s Written in Stone is an engaging and meticulously researched account of one of Belfast’s most historically significant burial grounds. As a former Lord Mayor of Belfast and a Sinn Féin politician, Hartley might not be the most obvious…
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Out and about in a soggy, cold Belfast with GP members of the Royal College of General Practitioners. We explored some of the city’s most intriguing sights, each tied to Belfast’s complex and fascinating medical history. From medical education and…
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