{"id":4306,"date":"2025-04-25T10:05:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T10:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T10:05:10","slug":"new-wave-of-tourism-experiences-set-to-shine-spotlight-on-abc-borough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drtomstours.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/new-wave-of-tourism-experiences-set-to-shine-spotlight-on-abc-borough\/","title":{"rendered":"New Wave of Tourism Experiences Set to Shine Spotlight on ABC Borough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has unveiled 13 brand new visitor experiences, designed to strengthen the region\u2019s tourism offer and attract more domestic and international guests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cohort of enthusiastic new tourism entrepreneurs gathered at The Halfway House, Banbridge, for a celebration marking their completion of the borough\u2019s first-ever Tourism Experience Development programme. Launched in August 2024 by ABC Council and delivered in partnership with tourism experts RUNDA, the initiative was aimed at cultivating home-grown talent and drawing fresh ideas into the local tourism sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thirteen entrepreneurs were shortlisted for the programme, embarking on an intensive journey of workshops, mentoring and market testing. For many, it was their first foray into the tourism industry, and they embraced the challenge with imagination and dedication. From crafting unique visitor journeys to developing market-ready experiences, each participant worked closely with industry mentors to refine their offer and build commercial viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly launched experiences cover a vibrant range of themes \u2013 from culture, heritage and history to food, nature and the arts \u2013 giving visitors even more reasons to explore the borough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the 13 new experiences set to make their mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Farmyard Tales<\/strong> at Ardress House<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Armagh Road Bowling Experience<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Mud Walls of Memories<\/strong> \u2013 Dan Winter\u2019s Cottage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The Spirit of a Rural Irish Pub<\/strong> \u2013 Halfway House<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Gelato Making<\/strong> \u2013 Alice\u2019s Kitchen Table, Moo Valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Whisk It Up \u2013 A Traditional Sauna Experience<\/strong> \u2013 Hot Rocks Sauna<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Illustrations of Armagh: A Journey of Angels and Gargoyles<\/strong> \u2013 Jonathan Hackett Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Native and Wild Cook Up<\/strong> \u2013 On the Hoof<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. ELN Custom T-Shirt Design<\/strong> \u2013 ELN Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. The Spirit of Armagh<\/strong> \u2013 Cathedral and Museum Discovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Imprints of Nature: Explore, Forage & Expression<\/strong> \u2013 Tina McGleenan, Artist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. The Art of Coffee<\/strong> \u2013 Gallery Coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Meet the Celts<\/strong> \u2013 Navan Centre & Fort<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Each concept brings something original to the table, adding texture to the borough\u2019s visitor offer while championing local talent and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The council\u2019s tourism team will continue working with each entrepreneur to further develop these experiences and connect them to wider regional and international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For more information, please contact:
    \ud83d\udce7 joanne.mcelmeel@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk<\/a> or visit here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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