Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council introduced its Tourism Strategy 2024-2029 at a consultation and networking event held at Hinch Distillery.

The strategy, which outlines a five-year vision for tourism development in the area, is now open for public feedback. The Council is encouraging local businesses, industry professionals, and residents to review the strategy and share their input to help shape the future of tourism in the region.


 

Alderman Amanda Grehan, Chair of the Council’s Regeneration and Growth Committee, and the Chief Executive of Tourism NI, John McGrillen, attended the event and shared their thoughts on the strategy’s goals and potential impact.

The event highlighted the council’s commitment to collaboration and invited local stakeholders to actively participate by reviewing the draft and offering feedback.

Alderman Amanda Grehan emphasised the importance of industry engagement: “The Tourism Strategy 2024-2029 is a vital roadmap for our region’s future, and we want it to reflect the aspirations and needs of those who live, work, and invest here. 

“By consulting with our local tourism industry and the community, we hope to gather valuable insights that will strengthen and refine our vision. I encourage everyone involved in tourism to read the strategy and share their thoughts with us.”

John McGrillen, Chief Executive of Tourism Northern Ireland, said: “Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Tourism Strategy 2024-2029 is an impressive and very relevant piece of work. 

“It is very much aligned to our own ambitions and plans to make Northern Ireland a productive, regionally balanced and sustainable destination that enriches its people, its economy and its guests. 

“The Borough is home to a number of very important tourism assets and development opportunities and therefore, collaboration, both within the Borough and beyond, is vital to our collective success.”

Mr McGrillen added: “I can assure Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council of our support in the further development of its Strategy and its delivery in the future.”

To read the Tourism Strategy 2024-2029 and share feedback, please click here. 

We’re encouraging all stakeholders to review the strategy and submit their feedback by 25 November 2024.

For further information contact Andrew.Kennedy@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk