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Today marked the opening of Derry’s new state-of-the-art Visitor Information Centre at Waterloo Place. The new centre, located in the heart of the city centre and adjacent to the historic City Walls, will be the new hub for tourists to the city and area looking for advice and information on the top attractions to visit and what events are happening across the city and district. 

The Chief Executive of Tourism NI, John McGrillen, recently visited Derry~Londonderry to meet with local tourism industry representatives, as well as Councillor Brian Tierney, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, and Odhran Dunne, CEO Visit Derry.

North West Regional College (NWRC) Business Support Centre (BSC) has developed a new Health and Safety Working Practices course for hospitality businesses.  It is relevant to restaurants, cafes, takeaways, food vans and restaurants within hotels. All participants will gain an appreciation and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance from the government and other relevant agencies such as the Health and Safety Executive and its application to their business. 

This week see’s City of Derry Airport’s flight schedule increase with Loganair’s London Stansted service increasing in frequency, Loganair’s Glasgow service returning and the recommencement of Ryanair’s Edinburgh and Liverpool services.

The Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry has been recognised by Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and their management company, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, as a top-performing hotel, achieving ‘Trailblazer Status’.

Congratulations to Visit Derry members who were crowned winners at the Ulster Regioal Final of Irish Restaurant Awards 2020.

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed that the decision has been taken today to cancel this year’s St Patrick’s festivities in Derry and Strabane in response to concerns around the spread of Coronavirus.

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