35 minutes | Sunday, 27 September 2020
In conversation with Fiona Cunningham, Tourism Northern Ireland's Republic of Ireland Market Manager -
Fiona talks about growing up in Fermanagh and going off to study law in England and her interesting journey to her current position as Market Manager for TNI here in the ROI which she has held for the last 11 and a half years. The past decade has seen huge positive changes in Tourism to Northern Ireland and this has resulted in a huge growth in the number of people now visiting. Fiona tells about the small steps that have been taken to deliver a "Giant Experience" to visitors today, from Titanic Belfast to Derry Girls, from Game of Thrones to the Mourne Mountain's. Belfast of today can compete with any European city, from its' Michelin star restaurants to its lively bohemian buzz. NI now plays host to top international events from the MTV music awards back in 2011, The Giro d’Italia Grande Partenza cycle race in 2014 to the 148th Open golf championship last year. Fiona also gives listeners some great local tips on what to see and do when you head to NI on a Staycation and she tells us about the friendliness of the people and the real value for money to be had there today.