AQW 43731/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
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.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 16 March 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 16 March 2015
- Answer due by
- 1 April 2015
- Answered
- 24 March 20158 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
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.