The confidential discussion has locked in a tourism facilitator for the next two years for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geo-park
A major tourism plan for a Unesco area in Northern Ireland has been approved behind closed doors.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s economy, regeneration and tourism committee agreed to the business case, but has kept the public and media outside.
The confidential discussion has locked in a tourism facilitator for the next two years for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geo-park.
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In open session, committee chairperson Killian Feehan said: “The Sustainable Tourism Network, on proposal of Councillor Glyn Hanna and seconded by Councillor Terry Andrews, it was agreed to approve the business case, procurement and the appointment of a facilitator to deliver the Mourne Gullion Strangford Sustainable Tourism Network programme of work over a two year term.”
The wide area of Mourne Gullion Strangford, was designated a Unesco Geo-park n May 2023.
According to its website, the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Sustainable Tourism Network includes representatives from the food and drink sector, outdoor activity providers, accommodation providers, cultural and heritage organisations, and tour guides.
A study is currently under way to explore how the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark has developed a successful sustainable destination model and how that could be applied within Mourne Gullion Strangford.
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