Meet the new Belfast, one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting destinations, brimming with culture, award-winning attractions and home to the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet.
A city bursting with energy, ambition and optimism, Belfast is moving forward at an unprecedented rate.
Over one billion pounds has been invested in infrastructure over the past decade and major development
and regeneration projects have transformed our tourism, transport and digital sectors.
Belfast is now recognised as a vibrant destination in which to live, work, study, visit and invest:
- The number one region in the world to visit (Lonely Planet, 2018)
- The Rising Star of Tourism (National Geographic Traveller Magazine, 2017)
- One of the fastest growing creative clusters in the UK and home to major TV and film productions including HBO’s Game of Thrones.
- Best Events Destination (Conference and Incentive Travel Awards, 2018/19)
- Home to 900 international companies employing over 100,000 people (Invest Northern Ireland) and the 3 rd fastest growing office market in the world
- 2nd fastest growing knowledge economy in the UK (Catalyst Inc, 2018 Knowledge Economy Report)
From the birthplace of the Titanic to our iconic City Hall, you’ll find a cornucopia of historic landmarks and
world-class visitor attractions in Belfast, start your exploration of the city today by visiting these links:
- visitbelfast.com
- discovernorthernireland.com
- Top 10 visitor attractions in belfast
- The 10 best bars in Belfast
As a destination, safety has always been a key consideration, so whether you are an organiser or a
delegate, your safety is our number 1 priority. Northern Ireland’s tourism industry has signed up to a ‘We’re
Good to Go’ UK wide charter that ensures all venues, hotels and suppliers are COVID prepared. The
industry is slowly opening its doors and the city is gearing up to offer the warm welcome and incredible
experiences it is known for in a responsible, safe and sensitive way.
Why Belfast
Access
Belfast has the luxury of 2 closely located airports to the city centre which is ideal for delegates and
organisers arriving in. Belfast City airport is just 10 minutes from the city centre and Belfast International
airport is a mere 30 minutes away; Express bus services as well as taxis operate frequently from both.
Carriers such as Easyjet, Aer Lingus, British Airways, KLM, Jet2, Ryanair , Wizz and Loganair service daily
flights to and from Belfast to a variety of regional, European and International airports. Dublin airport is
located just 90 minutes from Belfast and further expands the city’s International access. More information.
Walkable City
Belfast is a fully walkable city with all of the 6 key areas, from the famous Titanic Quarter to the leafy
Queens Quarter, easily accessible on foot from the city centre within a matter of minutes. If walking isn’t
your thing, you can choose from the sustainable Belfast Bikes, the eco Glider buses, or Belfast’s fleet of
low emission taxis. More information.
Safe
As a destination, safety has always been a key consideration, so whether you are an organiser or a
delegate, your best interests are at heart. Space comes as standard when you choose Belfast and
Northern Ireland as your conference destination. The industry is slowly opening its doors and Belfast is
gearing up to offer the warm welcome and incredible experiences it is known for in a responsible, safe and
sensitive way. Northern Ireland’s tourism industry has signed up to a ‘We are good to go’ UK wide charter
that ensures our partner organisations are COVID prepared in every aspect of the delegate journey. More
information.
Sustainable
Belfast is taking committed actions to become a sustainable destination. Together with Belfast City Council
and partners, Visit Belfast is signing up to The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) which is
the leading sustainability benchmarking and improvement programme for destinations around the world.
The mission of the programme is to engage, inspire and enable destinations to become more sustainable
places to visit, meet and thrive in. More information.
The craic
The people of Belfast and Northern Ireland are renowned for their sense of fun. The Belfast ‘craic’ is
legendary, whether it is the taxi driver picking you up from the airport or your server at dinner. Every
member of Belfast’s tourism and hospitality industry is united in their desire for you as organisers and
delegates to have the best possible time in our city, knowing you will go home and tell friends and family
was about your wonderful experience. Belfast is a special place and the ‘craic’ is better when it is shared.