Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

Today on Ulster University’s Coleraine campus, leading tourism, food and drink and sporting experts are coming together for the first Tourism Summit. They will not only reflect on and celebrate the dividends that peace has brought in terms of hospitality and tourism for Causeway Coast and North West region but lay down a challenge for what can and needs to be achieved over the next two decades.  

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has expressed her absolute joy as Derry is nominated in the 2023 World Travel Awards for their amazing festival and events.

Ian Orr, Chef Patron behind the exquisite Browns Bonds Hill Collection, has once again demonstrated his exceptional talents, garnering the highly coveted title of Best Chef in Ulster at the esteemed Irish Restaurant Association Awards. This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to Orr's unwavering dedication to his craft and his relentless pursuit of culinary excellence.

Step on board – a new era in emissions-free public transport is emerging

Derry~Londonderry will soon become one of the first cities in the UK and Ireland to operate a fully zero-emission urban bus service and members of the public have been invited to come along and view the future of public transport first-hand. 

Foyle Port has announced it has welcomed its first cruise ship of 2023 on the 12^th of May. The Port, which is the gateway to the North West of Ireland, welcomed Seabourn Ovation as she visited Lough Foyle. This marks the start of the 2023 cruise season when the port will welcome more than double the cruise ships compared to last year.

An outstanding International entry has been confirmed for the tenth anniversary edition of City of Derry International Choir Festival. Between 18-22 October 2023, choirs from around the world will travel to the city to compete for the Festival’s International prize, and to bring their song to local communities throughout Derry, Strabane and Donegal.

Saturday 6^th May 2023 was a proud and momentous day for the management and staff at City of Derry Airport, and the entire Northwest region, as the first service in history between City of Derry and London Heathrow Airport took to the skies. 

The Everglades Hotel in Derry-Londonderry is hosting an Afternoon Tea with Lady Mary Peters which will include a Q&A with the Olympic legend and entertainment.

The Millennium Forum can now reveal its brand new ‘Speakeasy’ in partnership with the Walled City Brewery.  This new venture sees the theatre’s original restaurant being lavishly transformed into an exclusive VIP area where guests can avail of private/reserved seating, speciality drinks, table service/online ordering and light snacks plus a host of other exclusive benefits. 

Loganair’s new service between London Heathrow Airport and City of Derry Airport marks a significant milestone in the growth and development of City of Derry, not only providing frequent air access to one of the world’s leading transport hubs, but also creating a fast and convenient gateway for outbound travel and inbound tourism opportunities via the Northwest.

Local people are being encouraged to explore the beauty of Derry and Donegal as part of a newly launched cross-border tourism campaign.

The Best of the North West campaign showcases the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, working in partnership with Visit Derry & Donegal Tourism CLG.

Anyone looking for the perfect way to start to summer should look no further than Derry, where the programme was unveiled today for the biggest Jazz celebration in the country – the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.