Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has confirmed it is to invest approximately £200m in a new ferry port in Scotland. The Loch Ryan port will occupy a 28-acre site two miles north of Cairnryan, following the Scottish parliament’s decision to grant a Harbour Empowerment Order (HEO) allowing construction.
Tourism Ireland has launched a new campaign which aims to increase visitor numbers from the UK to the island next year. The new strategy, launched at World Travel Market yesterday with comedian Patrick Kielty (pictured) and the cast of Riverdance, will target both business and leisure visitors.
Breaking Travel News interviews Simon Gregory, Director Band Development & Markets, Tourism Ireland at World Travel Market 2007 on the promotion of the whole island’s tourism product as well as the growing interest in Northern Ireland.