Issued: January 9, 2014
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Titanic Belfast hailed by Guild of British Travel writers
Titanic Belfast has been highly commended by the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) at a recent awards ceremony.
Short-listed in the Best UK Tourism Project, the building which stands where Titanic was built more than 100 years ago in Belfast; was recognised at a gala gathering of travel writers at London’s Savoy Hotel.
British Guild of Travel Writers member Peter Lynch visited the Titanic Belfast museum and welcomed its nomination.
He said: “I’ve seen Titanic exhibitions and memorabilia in many parts of the world but nothing like that in Belfast. Even the outside is an impressive sight but inside, it’s so much more than a traditional museum.”
Peter put Titanic Belfast forward for the award of BGTW Best UK Tourism Project. It eased through the initial selection process and was voted onto the shortlist of best new projects at a meeting of top travel writers. The final hurdle was voting by all 270 members of the BGTW.
Since opening in March 2012, Titanic Belfast has scooped a variety of awards, including the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s first-ever 5-star visitor attraction accolade.
Judith Owens, deputy CEO of Titanic Belfast, said: “Titanic Belfast is grateful to the British Guild of Travel Writers for its recognition in the Best UK Tourism Project category. Tourists respect the opinions of travel writers, so this recognition is valuable and important to us.”
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IMAGE: Journalist Peter Lynch presents Titanic Belfast deputy CEO Judith Owens with the Best UK Tourism Project commendation from the British Guild of Travel Writers.
Notes to editors
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the City and people which made her. It is the world’s largest Titanic exhibition.
The building houses temporary exhibits, a banqueting suite, education and community facilities, catering and retail space, and a basement car park. Visitors learn about the construction of RMS Titanic and the wide and rich story of Northern Ireland’s industrial and maritime heritage.
Supported by the Northern Ireland Executive, Titanic Belfast is a unique public/private partnership funded by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Belfast City Council, Belfast Harbour and Titanic Quarter Ltd. It is operated by Titanic Belfast Ltd and owned by the Titanic Foundation Ltd.
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