Year 14 Tourism Event at Down County Museum

Representatives from many sectors of the Tourism Industry delivered presentations at Down County Museum on Thursday. Speakers were invited to talk about aspects of their industry and also took part in a question and answer session for the benefit of the Down High Year 14 Travel and Tourism class. The following invited speakers gave varied, passionate and inspiring presentations:

Stephen Magorrian, Denvir's

Tracey Jeffery, NI Food Tours

Kevan, Whitson, Head Professional, Royal County Down Golf Course

Richard Lyttle, Downpatrick Racecourse

Linda McKenna-El, Down County Museum

Dot Erskine, Tourism NI

Niall Burns, Resort Operations Manager, Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

Jonathan Buckley, MLA

The Geography Department and Year 14 pupils studying Travel and Tourism are very grateful to all guest speakers for taking the time to share their experiences in the Tourism Industry. Huge thanks, also, to Linda McKenna and Down County Museum for kindly hosting the event.