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A host of local suppliers will get the chance to showcase their goods at this year's Open Camping Village - just a short shuttle ride away from the action at Royal Portrush. With around 30 nationalities staying, the village will host around 4,800 guests - shorturl.at/xbsXq




Congrats to Mountain Cottage, Kilcoo for retaining its three stars through Tourism NI's Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme. Nestled in the Mourne Mountains, with hiking trails nearby, it was rebuilt to reflect the area's craftsmanship and culture. shorturl.at/JJ1Rh



Tourism NI has said the region should feel “incredibly proud” of its seamless & highly successful delivery of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, adding the opportunities associated with hosting such a global sporting event “cannot be underestimated” - shorturl.at/7G4w9




And that's a wrap on The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. It was an incredible week & we hope all our visitors from near & far enjoyed the action both on the course and off, at our thriving 19th hole! NI made fantastic global headlines . Can you spot yourself in our photos below?




Tourism NI would like to congratulate US golfer Scottie Scheffler on winning The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. What an incredible Championship it has been - and one which has shown the world why Northern Ireland truly is #MadeforGolf

We welcomed a very special visitor to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today - Senator George Mitchell. The Senator was greeted by John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism Northern Ireland and Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director - Championship at The R&A


While the eyes of the world have been fixed on Royal Portrush at The 153rd Open, Tourism NI has been busy behind the scenes promoting the region as a world-class golf & travel destination. It's been a media whirlwind but we are delighted to sell NI's fantastic tourism story



The final round of The 153rd Open is under way - and it’s all to play for. There have been incredible scenes from NI beamed around the world this week. Johnny Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships The R&A, has described this year's Open as a “great success”.
Day three of The 153rd Open is complete – and heading into the final round, World Number One Scottie Scheffler is in the lead. It was a brilliant day with birdies and eagles galore, The Championship's first hole-in-one & glorious sunshine. The North Coast has never looked better




Are you at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today? If so, why not swing by the Tourism NI stand to see if you can chip it like Rory at our washing machine golf challenge? You can also meet our industry partners and find out more about why NI really is #MadeforGolf
This morning at the 153rd @TheOpen, @Economy_NI Minister @CArchibald_SF hosted a @TourismNI breakfast for potential investors, golf, business and tourism stakeholders and overseas media. Speaking at the event the Minister said: “Hosting major events such as The Open means we…
Day 3 at The 153rd Open & there’s a fantastic atmosphere at Royal Portrush. Stunning images of the beautiful North Coast are being beamed around the world. Aine Kearney, Interim CEO of Tourism NI , said the region will "reap the benefits" from The Open for years to come
Tourism NI CEO John McGrillen welcomed Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today. During the visit, the Minister met with volunteers and members of the emergency services involved in supporting the delivery of the Championship.
Day 2 of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is underway - and it’s all to play for. Thousands of golf fans are already on site and there's a fantastic atmosphere. So, what exactly is it about NI's golf courses which make them such "bucket-list" experiences for global visitors?
The first day of Championship play at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush has concluded - and what an opening round it was. From the first tee to the final putt, massive crowds thronged the fairways to follow some of the world's best golfers - and there were smiles galore




Tourism NI & The R&A were delighted to welcome the First Minister Michelle O'Neill & deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush today. The Ministers described the staging of the Championship as a `money can't buy' global showcase for the region
With The 153rd Open due to swing into action at Royal Portrush this week, John McGrillen, CEO of Tourism NI, has told the Belfast News Letter why golf tourists are such good news for the local economy - newsletter.co.uk/business/the-o…
Tourism NI is delighted to support the Budget Energy SuperCupNI. The tournament attracts participants, spectators & tourists to NI, providing opportunities to showcase the region to an international audience as well as generating notable economic benefit. shorturl.at/NWkUL

Belfast TradFest kicks off this month with support from Tourism NI. It is among 14 events which secured funding through Tourism NI's International Tourism Events Fund. Read more: shorturl.at/0AxN5

Congrats to Joymount Cottage in Carrickfergus, which has been awarded three stars through Tourism NI’s Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme. This cottage style self-catering accommodation offers views of Carrickfergus Castle. Read more: shorturl.at/JJ1Rh


