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SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR TOURISM AWARDS PRESS RELEASE 24thApril 2007 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR TOURISM AWARDS A host of local businesses have been shortlisted for the 2007 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in association with bmi, after judging was completed on more than one hundred entries. Winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony to be held at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast on Thursday 31st May. The event, now in its 29th year, is a highlight of the tourism calendar and recognises the hard work and achievements of the tourism industry. Commenting on the awards Alan Clarke, Chief Executive at NITB said, “The number and quality of entries has once again highlighted the hard work that takes place across the industry each year.Visitor servicing and the quality of productcontinue to improve and I congratulate all of the nominees for their efforts in these areas. It is important that such work continues to push Northern Ireland forward as a world class destination. “This year the judges had a very tough job, with so many excellent entries. I look forward to the ceremony and having an opportunity to celebrate the successes and achievements of our industry.” Adrian Parkes Commercial Director bmi, main sponsors of the awards said, "This is the fourth year that bmi has been involved with the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards and over that time the tourism industry has continued to expand and flourish. "Recent political developments bring with them huge opportunities for continued major growth within the Northern Ireland tourism and leisure industry and that is why it is vital to recognise the importance of rewarding excellence. "I would like to congratulate not only the shortlisted businesses but all the members of the local tourism industry who continue to strive like bmi to provide services to meet the needs of our visitors." To book your place at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards on Thursday 31st May at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast please contact Creative Events (NI) Ltd on 028 9023 5001 or email nita@creativeevents.co.uk Caption: Patricia Kingston from NITB tests out the red carpet as the shortlist is announced for the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 2007 in association with bmi. -ENDS- For further information please contact Tony Millar at NITB: Telephone 028 9044 1644 or t.millar@nitb.com Editor's Notes: Awards Shortlist Balloo House, Killinchy
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