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16/08/2013
Police And Fire Games Break Hotel Record
Belfast hotels experienced their busiest period ever during this year's World Police and Fire Games (WPFG).
The success of the event was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir and Alderman Gavin Robinson, chairman of Belfast City Council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, at Visit Belfast's Welcome Centre.
Chief Executive Gerry Lennon revealed that the total revenue of hotels booked through Visit Belfast amounted to £1.73m during the period, with almost 37,000 bed nights sold.
There was almost 100% occupancy during the period, which was notably higher than the eight-year August average of 77.7%.
The Lord Mayor said: "The World Police and Fire Games was a huge success in terms of the numbers who came and had a positive experience of Belfast and the boost to the hospitality industry. We really knocked it out of the park. We should be proud of what we achieved together.
"We must keep our eyes on the prize. And that means working together to send out positive messages about our city and ensuring that when the world media focuses on Belfast, it is for the right reasons."
Alderman Robinson said: "Tourism is a key part of the city council's £150m investment programme, evidenced by the work now under way at the new Welcome Centre in Donegall Square which will open later this year.
"These figures underline the importance of such an investment as we need to ensure our levels of service and facilities continue to improve in order to maintain the momentum. The success of the games underlines the importance of bringing major events to Belfast and our ability to put on a world class show."
(IT/CD)
The success of the event was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir and Alderman Gavin Robinson, chairman of Belfast City Council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, at Visit Belfast's Welcome Centre.
Chief Executive Gerry Lennon revealed that the total revenue of hotels booked through Visit Belfast amounted to £1.73m during the period, with almost 37,000 bed nights sold.
There was almost 100% occupancy during the period, which was notably higher than the eight-year August average of 77.7%.
The Lord Mayor said: "The World Police and Fire Games was a huge success in terms of the numbers who came and had a positive experience of Belfast and the boost to the hospitality industry. We really knocked it out of the park. We should be proud of what we achieved together.
"We must keep our eyes on the prize. And that means working together to send out positive messages about our city and ensuring that when the world media focuses on Belfast, it is for the right reasons."
Alderman Robinson said: "Tourism is a key part of the city council's £150m investment programme, evidenced by the work now under way at the new Welcome Centre in Donegall Square which will open later this year.
"These figures underline the importance of such an investment as we need to ensure our levels of service and facilities continue to improve in order to maintain the momentum. The success of the games underlines the importance of bringing major events to Belfast and our ability to put on a world class show."
(IT/CD)
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