Members shine at the Irish Restaurant Awards #FoodOscars

April 5, 2018

Over 400 people gathered to be wined and dined last night at La Mon Hotel and Country Club for the 10th annual Irish Restaurant Awards' Ulster Regional Final. From its humble beginnings back in 2009 these awards are fantastic in showcasing what's being served up…


Miniature Pinxtos, World Butcher’s Challenge, IFEX and Irish Restaurant Awards – what’s next?

March 30, 2018

From representing Ireland at the Miniature Pinxtos World Congress in the Basque Region, facilitating at The World Butcher's Challenge, mentoring at IFEX and now the Irish Restaurant Awards - it's been a busy old time for our members working in the catering sector in Northern…


Exploring the coast? Stay in Carnlough at Largy Coastal Apartments

March 29, 2018

Lonely Planet has voted Belfast and the Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland the Best in Travel 2018. John Caddoo speaks to Gladys Smyth about Largy Coastal Apartments in Carnlough (more…)


Golf? Game of Thrones? NW200? Tour the coast with Glenara!

March 28, 2018

Glenara Elite Travel provides tours showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the North Coast of Northern Ireland.  John Caddoo speaks to Frances Galbraith who has designed her tours around bringing you the best experience of every location visited (more…)


The Open Championship to bring huge opportunities for NI tourism

March 22, 2018

Summer 2019 will see the world's elite golfers arrive in Northern Ireland for 148th Open Championship. John Caddoo looks ahead to the event which will place Northern Ireland at the centre of the global sporting spotlight (more…)


Lough Neagh Eel on the menu as Slemish chef cooks at world famous congress

March 8, 2018

A CHEF who has made his mark in the culinary scene through his unique Slemish Market Supper Club, is representing Northern Ireland by cooking Lough Neagh Eel at the world famous congress - Minature Pinxtos - which is taking place in Northern Spain over the…


NW200 partner with Live It Experience It ahead of Ireland’s largest outdoor event

March 7, 2018

Live It Experience It is partnering again with the NW200 which will open up lots of opportunities for tourism businesses right across our region. Have a read to find out why your business should get involved. (more…)


NW200 organisers to meet tourism businesses ahead of 2018 race week

February 27, 2018

Tourism businesses are being invited to attend 'Meet The NW200' in Cookstown which will attract accommodation providers, food and drink businesses and activity providers from across Northern Ireland. (more…)


Four days of Atlantic Sessions

November 16, 2017

Over the next four days The Atlantic Sessions are taking place with over 60 of our finest musicians performing live in venues in Portstewart, Portrush and Portballintrae. Live It Experience It has a look at what's taking place over the next few days.  (more…)


Tourism businesses work together to promote rural vacations for visitors

October 23, 2017

TOURISM led businesses have joined forces to promote rural vacations in Tyrone. The county is a great place to stay, is a great place for food and drink and is a place where there is a wealth of activities to keep our visitors enjoying our…