AQW 43731/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 16/03/2015
Answered On Date: 24/03/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what support her Department is providing to hospitality businesses in East Londonderry, in anticipation of the Open Championship coming to Royal Portrush in 2019.

Answer:

Royal Portrush Golf Club has been invited to join the rota to host the Open Championship. It is hoped that the first event will be hosted in 2019, however this is still to be confirmed and it is subject to securing planning approvals for course improvements and completion of the works.

As for all major events which Northern Ireland has hosted and will host, Tourism NI will work with key partners to plan for and deliver the event including engagement with the local authority and business community in the area to maximise the economic benefits of hosting such a prestigious tournament.