article_snippet.sent: Tourism bosses have leveraged a late-night chat show’s popularity to draw visitors and Tourism bosses
article_snippet.sent: said a late-night chat show has helped Belfast to become one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK.
article_snippet.sent: In response to the interview a Tourism Northern Ireland spokeswoman said the filming of Game of Thrones as a ‘key asset and a key area for growth in Northern Ireland.
article_snippet.sent: a Tourism Northern Ireland spokeswoman told MailOnline Travel: 'Belfast and Northern Ireland is recognised as a great short break destination. '
article_snippet.sent: Belfast was recently voted, for a fourth consecutive year by TripAdvisor, as one of the UK’s top 10 best destinations among travellers from around the world. '
article_snippet.sent: This includes Belfast which was recently named
article_snippet.sent: Belfast was named the seventh best city break in the UK in this year
article_snippet.sent: A spokeswoman for Belfast added: ‘The success of big budget film and TV productions locating to Northern Ireland has provided the tourism industry with a unique and priceless opportunity to promote both our city and our spectacular rural setting to a truly global audience.
article_snippet.sent: ‘Belfast’s Titanic story and the filming of Game of Thrones at stunning sites across Northern Ireland have provided a powerful combination in attracting growing numbers to both Belfast and Northern Ireland over recent years.
article_snippet.sent: Just as Belfast has become the city’s most popular visitor attraction, Game of Thrones, in Belfast success, has created a demand for a growing number of tourism enterprises from bus tours, walking trails to activities such as archery and banquets.
article_snippet.sent: All these complement the range of attractions, activities and events, great food and hospitality that Belfast and Northern Ireland already offers the short break visitor.