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Support and funding for events
Tourism NI’s tourism event funding programme, including goals, criteria and example events which have received funding
Funding support for growing a tourism business
Organisations that offer funding and support initiatives for growing a tourism business in Northern Ireland, such as Tourism NI, Invest NI and others.
Types of events
Examples of national, international and local tourism events in Northern Ireland such as concerts, exhibitions and sporting competitions
Promote your event
How to promote your event by developing a brand and creating a marketing strategy and plan for promotional tactics
Plan and organise an event
Set event objectives and consider the various elements of your event, such as the venue, catering and entertainment
Regulations and licences for events
Information about the legal requirements you should consider when organising events such as entertainment licences and health and safety regulations
Event organisation checklist
A checklist for event organisers to keep track of the planning process from the initial planning stage to the post-event evaluation
Branding for tourism businesses
Advice on how tourism businesses can use branding to set themselves apart from competitors and deliver unique visitor experiences.
Digital marketing for tourism businesses
How your tourism business can take advantage of digital marketing tactics like social media and CRM to promote your offering and drive repeat custom.
Tourism
Guidance on starting and growing a tourism business, legal requirements and getting a tourism business certified, quality grading, niche tourism opportunities, selling online and using resources efficiently
Craft tourism
Northern Ireland’s traditional crafts and artisan produce presents a unique tourism opportunity – crafts are part of visitor’s cultural tourism experience.
Screen tourism
With world renowned productions being filmed in Northern Ireland, the screen tourism industry is growing market – find out how businesses can take advantage.
Legal and licensing help for new tourist accommodation businesses
You should be aware of the various legal considerations before starting up a tourist accommodation business, such as certification.
Food tourism experiences
Guidance and support for offering food tourism experiences like tours, food trails, events and festivals.
Food tourism opportunities for hospitality providers
How restaurants, hotels, pubs and other hospitality providers can capitalise on food tourism opportunities.
Niche tourism markets in Northern Ireland
The range of new and emerging niche tourism opportunities in Northern Ireland, such as food tourism and golf tourism.
Cultural and heritage tourism
Niche tourism markets such as screen, music and literary tourism provide opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses.
Activities and nature-based tourism
The niche market of activity and nature tourism is growing in Northern Ireland. It includes hiking, cycling, climbing, birdwatching, walking and canoeing.
Creating tourism experiences
Use Tourism NI's Creating Experiences Toolkit to develop your tourism product and create authentic experiences for your visitors.
Business tourism
Business tourism opportunities for tourism providers in Northern Ireland, including the growing incentive travel market.