05/08/2013
Portrush To Benefit From Police And Fire Games
Northern Ireland's staging of the World Police and Fire Games will bring a welcome boost to the Portrush area, according to a local businessman.
Neville Moore, Managing Director of the White House in Portrush, says he predicts "strong sales in the local area as a direct result of the games".
Portrush will be hosting three events including volleyball, surfing and surf kayaking from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August.
Thousands of visitors in the form of organisers, competitors and families will make their way up to the north coast this week for the beach events being held on the East Strand.
Mr Moore said: "The World Police and Fire Games will again throw a spotlight onto the North Coast and retailers should be primed to take advantage of the increased visitor numbers that come with that. The White House is one of the oldest businesses in Portrush having been established in 1891 and is an institution in the local area. I’m confident that many of the international visitors coming to the games will pay us a visit resulting in a boost to not only our sales but to the wider economy.
"Of course we have some of the best events taking place here. The North Coast has always been a hot spot for surfers and beach sports and I for one will be following the games with a keen interest not only for their sporting appeal but their effect on the bottom line."
(IT/CD)
Neville Moore, Managing Director of the White House in Portrush, says he predicts "strong sales in the local area as a direct result of the games".
Portrush will be hosting three events including volleyball, surfing and surf kayaking from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August.
Thousands of visitors in the form of organisers, competitors and families will make their way up to the north coast this week for the beach events being held on the East Strand.
Mr Moore said: "The World Police and Fire Games will again throw a spotlight onto the North Coast and retailers should be primed to take advantage of the increased visitor numbers that come with that. The White House is one of the oldest businesses in Portrush having been established in 1891 and is an institution in the local area. I’m confident that many of the international visitors coming to the games will pay us a visit resulting in a boost to not only our sales but to the wider economy.
"Of course we have some of the best events taking place here. The North Coast has always been a hot spot for surfers and beach sports and I for one will be following the games with a keen interest not only for their sporting appeal but their effect on the bottom line."
(IT/CD)
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