‘Huge’ overseas interest in NI tourism post-Covid

There is “huge interest” from overseas travel businesses in Northern Ireland for next summer as “we all emerge from the global pandemic”, the chief executive of Tourism NI has said.

John McGrillen was speaking ahead of a three-day event for overseas tour operators to meet, virtually, with local businesses in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

“There continues to be huge interest from international tour operators in programming Northern Ireland from 2022 as we all emerge from the global pandemic,” Mr McGrillen said.

“It is absolutely crucial that we build on the momentum created by a decade of investment and growth in our tourism industry. As the sector begins to reopen we are ready to welcome our visitors back and are conscious of the many jobs and livelihoods that are now dependent on the tourism industry.”