Tourism Northern Ireland’s Post

Tourism Northern Ireland welcomes future young leaders Young people taking part in a future young leaders programme were today given an insight into how tourism continues to make a positive contribution in Northern Ireland. The group, aged 18 to 25, visited Tourism Northern Ireland in Bedford Street for an immersive visit as part of the Common Purpose Northern Ireland Legacy programme. A global not-for-profit development organisation, the mission of Common Purpose is to develop leaders who can cross cultural, institutional, and social boundaries, both at work and in society.   Founded in 1989, the organisation delivers compelling, surprising, and powerful leadership programmes and workshops in more than 100 cities and online.   The Northern Ireland Legacy programme is part of the Common Purpose Global Legacy campaign, which invests in young people so they can become a connected generation of leaders with the confidence to make a difference and a clear vision for what their legacy will be. The group were welcomed to Tourism Northern Ireland by Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager and Jessica Hoyle, Experience Brand Development Manager. During the visit, the group learned about the work of Tourism Northern Ireland, gained an understanding of the importance of shaping compelling tourism experiences, and were given an overview of career pathways and good jobs in the sector. The group also explored how the organisation’s work contributes to shape Northern Ireland.  Speaking after the meeting, Carolyn Boyd, Industry Development Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Common Purpose delegation to our offices today.   “It is so important to highlight the contribution tourism makes to Northern Ireland and the role it has played in transforming the region as it continues to boost the local economy and provide good jobs across the sector.” Victoria Moore, Projects Leader at Common Purpose, said: “Tourism NI has long been a supporter of Common Purpose and we were delighted that the organisation hosted a group of young leaders as part of the programme. “The group gained an invaluable insight into how tourism is key to creating a forward-and outward-looking Northern Ireland.”