The Major Events team is responsible for working with partners to attract, bid for and support delivery of major sporting and cultural events. Over the past decade the Tourism NI team have assisted in securing and supporting delivery of major global events including the UK City of Culture (2013), Giro D’Italia - Grande Partenza (2014), the Open Championship (2019, 2025), the Irish Open (2012, 2015, 2017,2020) and One Young World (2023).
Events
The Events Division is responsible for driving an increased positive profile of Northern Ireland and significant tourism benefit by attracting and supporting the delivery of major events to Northern Ireland; as well as supporting a portfolio of world-class, homegrown events that support the social and economic contribution of tourism to Northern Ireland.
This Division has two teams:
- Major Events
- Events Development
Major Events
Events Development
The Events Development team is responsible for supporting the development of 'Giant’ visitor experiences through a portfolio of home-grown, world-class events and festivals. The team provides support to strategically aligned events that can assist in increasing Northern Ireland’s competitive advantage through enhanced destination profile, alongside economic and tourism performance. Support is provided through best practise toolkits, industry development workshops and financial assistance through the Tourism Events Fundings Programme.
For further information etc. you can contact the above teams by completing/submitting the ‘Contact Us’ form below. A member of staff will then get back to you.
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