Belfast rated as emerging tourist spot
Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Belfast has made a list of Europe's top 10 travel destinations 'on the rise' on an influential tourist website.
HMS Caroline to remain in Belfast
Published: Friday, 12 October 2012
The HMS Caroline, the last surviving warship of the Battle of Jutland, is to remain in Belfast after £1million was pledged to secure the vessel's future.
Trust amends creationist exhibit
Published: Wednesday, 03 October 2012
The National Trust has amended an exhibition which included creationist views at the Giant's Causeway Visitors' Centre following a review.
American football in Irish touchdown
Published: Friday, 31 August 2012
Around 35,000 American football fans have flown into Dublin for this weekend's Emerald Isle Classic, generating a massive boost for Irish tourism.
City Hotel Derry in £500k expansion
Published: Thursday, 23 August 2012
The City Hotel in Londonderry is to undergo a £500,000 expansion which will allow it to attract more international visitors.
Flags give new perspective of Causeway
Published: Monday, 20 August 2012
Around 140 red and yellow flags have been erected around the Giant's Causeway as part of a new art installation.
Hotel surge during NI's 'time to shine'
Published: Thursday, 09 August 2012
With hotel sales on the rise, Northern Ireland has been making the most of its 'time to shine' - but not all parts are experiencing a tourism boost.
Giant's Causeway centre prices criticised
Published: Wednesday, 08 August 2012
The new £18.5m Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre has been dividing opinion since it opened due to its pricing policy.
Mystery of missing 'Welcome to NI' signs
Published: Tuesday, 07 August 2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has called on the Department of Regional Development to replace two 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' signs which have been stolen at the Co Fermanagh/Co Monaghan border.
George Best's childhood home is sold
Published: Monday, 30 July 2012
The childhood home of football superstar George Best in east Belfast has been sold.
NI 'unattractive to gay tourists'
Published: Monday, 30 July 2012
There have been claims that Northern Ireland is seen by some gay people as an unattractive holiday destination.
Trust to 'review' creationist view
Published: Wednesday, 18 July 2012
The National Trust is to review a controversial display at the new Giant's Causeway Visitors' Centre, which includes the view that the world is just 6,000 years old.
Trust defends NI creationist exhibit
Published: Thursday, 05 July 2012
The National Trust has insisted its decision to represent creationist views at the Giant's Causeway Visitors' Centre does not impact on its "entirely unequivocal acceptance of mainstream science".
Causeway centre gives creationist view
Published: Wednesday, 04 July 2012
An exhibit in the new Giants' Causeway Visitors' Centre acknowledges the creationist view of how the world-famous stones were formed.
Irish Open 'sold NI to the world'
Published: Monday, 02 July 2012
The success of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush has helped sell Northern Ireland to the world, Tourism Minister Arlene Foster said.

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