International tour operators explore the Causeway Coastal Route

Top international tour operators have been enjoying a visit to the Causeway Coastal Route, as part of a fact-finding trip to Northern Ireland.
Siobhan Naughton and James Kenny, Tourism Ireland ( back row, left)  with the international tour operators at Mussenden Temple, Castlerock.Siobhan Naughton and James Kenny, Tourism Ireland ( back row, left)  with the international tour operators at Mussenden Temple, Castlerock.
Siobhan Naughton and James Kenny, Tourism Ireland ( back row, left) with the international tour operators at Mussenden Temple, Castlerock.

Invited here by Tourism Ireland in conjunction with Tourism NI to participate in the annual Meet the Buyer workshop in the Belfast Waterfront, the tour operators enjoyed a pre-workshop tour along our stunning Causeway Coast.

As well as visiting the Mussenden Temple and Downhill, the group also spent time at Dunluce Castle and the Old Bushmills Distillery, before visiting the Giant’s Causeway. The tour operators also stopped off at the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and Carnlough.

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Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to bring 150 top international tourism buyers to Northern Ireland for Meet the Buyer 2017 – including 16 tour operators who were here for the first time. The high attendance of these buyers from around the world is a strong indication that interest in visiting Northern Ireland remains high and that it can, and is, competing with the best destinations in the world.

“Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of promotions under way across the world, to highlight Northern Ireland and continue to grow tourism in 2017. We are promoting the Causeway Coastal Route, as well as other iconic experiences like Titanic Belfast and, of course, our world-class golf. With our spectacular scenery, world-class visitor attractions and good value accommodation, Northern Ireland truly is a ‘must see’ destination. Our message is that there has never been a better time to come and visit Northern Ireland.”