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Co Antrim social enterprise launches new Northern Ireland tourism app

Kellie Bagchus of Carrickfergus Enterprise with Alan Hamilton, business support executive. Picture by Aaron McCracken
Kellie Bagchus of Carrickfergus Enterprise with Alan Hamilton, business support executive. Picture by Aaron McCracken Kellie Bagchus of Carrickfergus Enterprise with Alan Hamilton, business support executive. Picture by Aaron McCracken

A NEW app focused on the north’s tourist attractions has been launched by a Co Antrim social enterprise project.

The Experience Northern Ireland app has been launched by Carrickfergus Enterprise following an initial launch investment of £20,000.

The free to use project has been described as a one-stop solution for visitors, offering a guide to tourism and hospitality locations around the north.

Kelli Bagchus, manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise said it aims to make tourism and hospitality businesses more discoverable by visitors.

“After months of development and testing, we are delighted to launch our brand-new Experience Northern Ireland app. It is the perfect way for a visitor to plan everything from a fun day out, to a five-day tour around Northern Ireland.

"The app creates an all-encompassing trip whether the visitor knows where they want to go or just discover great experiences along the way, we are confident that the itinerary created using the app is exactly what visitors to Northern Ireland need.

“The app isn’t just for holidaymakers; we want to encourage people living locally to explore the wonderful places right on their doorstep and perhaps discover some hidden treasures along their travels.”