Business

New scheme aims to boost Glens coastal tourism

Kelli Bagchus, manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise and Gillian Thompson, owner of The Irish Seaweed Company.
Kelli Bagchus, manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise and Gillian Thompson, owner of The Irish Seaweed Company. Kelli Bagchus, manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise and Gillian Thompson, owner of The Irish Seaweed Company.

A NEW programme aimed at boosting tourism businesses in the Glens Coastal area has been launched by Carrickfergus Enterprise with support from partners Causeway Enterprise and Northern Regional College

Following the success of the East Antrim Coastal Way pilot programme, a new programme has been launched to cover tourism businesses in the Glens coastal area from Ballygally to Ballycastle and Rathlin Island.

Thirty tourism providers are now confirmed and on board to take part – including a range of local hotels, restaurants and operators of tourist attractions and experiences.

The overall goal of the project is to develop the capacity and confidence of these local businesses and help them take increase sales, enhance visitor experiences and fully take advantage of the huge opportunities tourism can offer.

Kelli Bagchus, Manager of Carrickfergus Enterprise, said:

“This programme offers participants expert advice on how to market their business, use social media effectively and take advantage of opportunities in the sector."