Our next CCR Tourism Cluster meeting is a speed networking event, kindly hosted by the Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort. At the start of the meeting, there will also be a presentation by TNI on the new brand for NI launched this week at the World Travel Market in London. This will be our first Cluster event involving all four cluster groups across the region. Speed Networking is an excellent opportunity to find out more about what the region has to offer visitors and to help identify other tourism business partners you could potentially work with to develop exciting new experiences and offers.
Schedule:
12.30pm: Lunch £12.00pp (optional extra networking opportunity)
1.45pm: Registration & Tea/Coffee
2.00pm: The New Brand for Northern Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland
2.30pm: Speed Networking
4.15pm: Meeting Close
To Book:
As we need to confirm numbers to the hotel, please email Michael Bird at secretary@antrimglenstoruism.com by 5.00pm Thursday 14 November if you plan:
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Location: ICC Belfast
Date: 24 March 2020
Time: 9-5pm
Save the date
Following the unprecedented success of the 2019 event, which was the largest to date, we are delighted to announce dates for Meet the Buyer 2020.
Meet the Buyer is the largest international tourism networking platform held in Northern Ireland each year.
This event provides an ideal opportunity for you to showcase your tourism business to a pre-qualified group of international buyers and, in so doing, increase your share of the lucrative tourism market in Northern Ireland
Registration information and full event details will be announced in late November
Places at the event are likely to be in high demand and are limited. Please ensure you register early to secure your place.
Tourism Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Incoming Tour Operators Association (ITOA) Ireland will host the second ITOA Workshop in Northern Ireland at Titanic Belfast on Tuesday 12th November 2019.
Following the success of the 2018 ITOA Workshop, held in Belfast, the Incoming Tour Operators Association of Ireland will once again invite their members to attend a networking event with representatives from the Northern Ireland tourism industry.
ITOA is the representative association of many of Ireland’s premier inbound tour operators, ground handling agents and destination management companies. ITOA members delivered 743,500 promotable visitors in 2018, with an associated spend of €595m with Irish tourism businesses, which equates to 11% of the national total visitor spend.
The workshop in Belfast will offer a unique opportunity for tourism businesses in Northern Ireland to engage with the 33 ITOA member organisations.
The event will include an opening presentation giving an overview on ITOA and the opportunities presented by their members.
An overview on the newly launched Northern Ireland Experience Brand will also take place.
This will be followed by the workshop where delegates will have the opportunity to meet members through a series of 8 minute meetings.
A dinner will take place later that evening at Ulster Hall, Belfast for further networking opportunities with the members.
Places at this event are limited and will be in high demand. if you wish to attend this valuable sales platform please register now!
Please note that registration will close once the full allocation of Northern Ireland industry places has been reached.
12 November 2019
Session 1: 09.30 – 10.30am
Session 2: 2.30 – 3.30pm
Causeway Coast and Glens Council will be hosting two information seminars for those who currently operating a Pavement Café or are thinking of doing so. All agencies involved in granting the pavement café licence will be in attendance to guide you through the process of applying for the pavement café licence.
Topics covered:
• Legislation
• Application & Costs
• Suitability Criteria
• Council Powers
Target Audience: Current or Prospective Pavement Café operators
Organising Company: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Email: town.management@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 703 47298
Venue: CRUN
Town: Coleraine
Postcode: BT52 1PW
Booking Links:
Morning session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pavement-cafes-tickets-78149046903
Afternoon session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pavement-cafes-tickets-78152272551
Event Cost: FREE
12 November 2019
Start Time: 9.00am
End Time: 5.00pm
If you are starting a new tourism venture, thinking of expanding or diversifying your existing business, seeking information on training or simply have a query that you would like help with, then this is your opportunity to meet 1:1 with a member of the Trade Engagement Team. To find out more or to book an appointment please email
engagement@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Target Audience: Tourism and Hospitality Trade
Organising Company: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Email: engagement@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Telephone: 02870347234
Venue: Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Town: Limavady
Postcode: BT49 0FJ
Booking Link: engagement@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Event Cost: Free
Antrim Glens Tourism (AGT) Cluster Meeting:
Causeway Coastal Route (CCR) Cluster Meeting:
AGT Cluster Meeting and Christmas Dinner:
AGT Annual General Meeting:
The Glens of Antrim Storytelling Festival runs from 23 – 27 October 2019. Celebrating the rich culture of the area, the festival features local and international storytellers and musicians and caters for all ages and interests across a range of venues. For more information please visit http://www.goastories.org/
Antrim Glens Tourism Meeting
Monday 16 Sept 10.30am
Cushendun Old Church
Just a reminder about our next AGT/Glens Tourism Cluster meeting this coming Monday 16 September from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Cushendun Old Church
Please see the agenda below – we look forward to seeing a many members as possible as this is a great opportunity to visit this spectacular new venue in Cushedun and to pick up a few tips on how to build your brand online.
AGENDA
Welcome:
Cushendun Old Church: Katy English, Cushendun Building Preservation Trust
Guest Speaker: Portia Woods, Carrickfergus Enterprise Agency
Building and Telling Your Brand Story Online
An informal basic guide to using tools such as hashtags and other useful, practical tips on maximising your online presence to improve your online communication and build your brand through telling your story.
Meeting:
1. Minutes from last meeting
2. Business Development
3. Industry Update
a. CCR Cluster Development
b. Tourism NI
c. Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
d. Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
4. Visitor Experience
a. Glens Storytelling Festival 2019: Liz Weir
b. Litter Campaign
c. Public Transport Services
5. Financial Report
a. Membership 2019
b. Income & Expenditure
c. Grants and Awards
6. Any Other Business (AOB)
7. Next Meetings
