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21/02/2012
Golf Resort Given Green Light
The Tourism Minister today welcomed the decision to grant permission for a golf resort at Runkerry on the North Antrim coast.
The new Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa, will be located close to neighbouring Royal Portrush golf club where the Irish Open will take place this summer.
Arlene Foster said: "Today's announcement will not only bring major economic benefits and much needed jobs to the north coast but it will also significantly boost our reputation as a golf destination in the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and in Europe.
"Over recent years, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board has invested significantly to develop the Causeway Coastal Route and provide visitors with reasons to stay longer and spend more. Research has shown that links golf has substantial appeal to the higher spending North American and incentive visitor, who are a primary target market for resorts of this type.
"Developing another world class resort will allow us to further build on the Irish Open event in June and on the recent success of Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, all of which is focusing huge attention on Northern Ireland as a golf destination."
(CD/LB)
The new Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa, will be located close to neighbouring Royal Portrush golf club where the Irish Open will take place this summer.
Arlene Foster said: "Today's announcement will not only bring major economic benefits and much needed jobs to the north coast but it will also significantly boost our reputation as a golf destination in the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and in Europe.
"Over recent years, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board has invested significantly to develop the Causeway Coastal Route and provide visitors with reasons to stay longer and spend more. Research has shown that links golf has substantial appeal to the higher spending North American and incentive visitor, who are a primary target market for resorts of this type.
"Developing another world class resort will allow us to further build on the Irish Open event in June and on the recent success of Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, all of which is focusing huge attention on Northern Ireland as a golf destination."
(CD/LB)
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