Tourism Northern Ireland (Tourism NI) is responsible for the development of tourism and the marketing of Northern Ireland as a tourist destination to domestic tourists, from within Northern Ireland, and to visitors from the Republic of Ireland. We are a non-departmental public body of the Department for the Economy and we work closely with other tourism bodies to help develop the visitor economy here and to market Northern Ireland to incoming visitors.
Tourism NI’s mission is to provide strategic leadership and work collaboratively to accelerate growth in Tourism. We will do this by investing in tourism enterprise, the development of world-class products, experiences and events; and the promotion of Northern Ireland as a must-see destination to markets which offer the greatest potential for growth. Our vision is that Northern Ireland is an internationally competitive destination renowned for world class 3-5 day breaks.
Tourism NI aspires to be enterprising, with an entrepreneurial culture. Our Core Values are that we: Act with Integrity, Passion and Excellence and We deliver through Leadership, Innovation and Collaboration. Tourism Northern Ireland (Tourism NI) is the trading name of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Why Tourism NI is supporting Boardroom Apprentice
The Board has expressed its wish to see a wider pool of suitably qualified and experienced candidates for future Board membership coming forward and is keen to support that aim.
The Board has hosted a number of Apprentices in recent years and recognises the huge benefits that candidates receive in learning and growing from the experience.
Location of Board and Committee Meetings
Board Meetings are held either in-house at Tourism NI headquarters or at venues around Northern Ireland. Meetings of the sub-committees are held either in-house or by remote call, and occasionally at external venues.
Frequency and timing of board/committee meetings
Board Meetings are held at least eight times a year, generally on a Thursday from 10.00am – 2.00 pm. There are a number of Committees. The Audit and Risk Assurance Committee meets on a quarterly business. Meetings of the Finance and Casework Committee are held on a quarterly basis (for Financial reporting) and on an ad hoc basis as and when casework demands.
Date of Board Meetings (September 2023 – August 2024)
Board Meeting dates for 2024 will be agreed in the autumn. Dates scheduled for the remainder of 2023 are:
Thursday 10 August
Thursday 28 September
Thursday 9 November
Thursday 14 December
These dates may be subject to review as the Board is currently awaiting the appointment of five new members.
Committee of the Boards and meeting dates (September 2023 – August 2024)
New committee meeting dates remain to be agreed following the appointment of new Board Members.
