Titanic Belfast needs your vote!

Cast your vote now and put your landmark on the map and make Titanic Belfast the WORLD's leading tourist attraction.
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Published
11 October 2016

Cast your vote now and put your landmark on the map and make Titanic Belfast the WORLD’s leading tourist attraction.

Already Europe’s official Leading Tourist Attraction, Northern Ireland’s Titanic Belfast is one of just eight global finalists in the shortlist to win the world title – but clinching the prestigious title still rests on the number of online votes cast.

To help put Northern Ireland in the top spot, Titanic Belfast is urging everyone to vote via www.titanicbelfast.com/vote for the city’s iconic visitor attraction and conquer Rio, Abu Dhabi and Nevada, which are among only five other global leaders, to put Belfast and Northern Ireland first.

“Voting has officially opened but closes in less than two weeks, leaving little time to put Northern Ireland at the top of the world. In less than a minute, you can help ensure that we are the envy of the world with a global title few countries much bigger than ours can only dream of,” Judith Owens, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Operations of Titanic Belfast, said.

“Thanks to huge public support, we are up there with the world’s best, but just one more push will make us officially number one. With direct online action, together we can realise a dream few would have ever thought possible.

“To make it a reality, please log on now and make your voice heard by voting for Titanic Belfast. You can also help further by encouraging your family, friends or colleagues to get behind Northern Ireland and cast their vote for Titanic Belfast and by following and spreading the word using #VoteTitanicBelfast on Twitter and Facebook.”

Voting closes on Monday 24 October.

Visit Belfast Chief Executive, Gerry Lennon, said:

“A true, world class visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast has played a pivotal role in driving Belfast and Northern Ireland’s tourism economy. For local, national and international visitors who flock here in their millions, Titanic Belfast is a unique and exciting experience, establishing Belfast as the home of the world’s most famous ship. Let’s all get behind this important campaign and make your vote count.”

Using innovative design, interpretation and technology, including CGI, film, audio and archival materials, Titanic Belfast’s nine galleries bring the story to life and takes visitors on a journey exploring the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the city and people which made her.

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Critically-acclaimed and award-winning, more than three million people from around the world have already visited since opening in 2012, underpinning Belfast and Northern Ireland’s growing credentials as an unrivalled visitor destination, supporting thousands of jobs and a thriving hospitality sector.

Voted Europe’s leading visitor attraction at the World Travel Awards in 2016 – beating the Eiffel Tower, Acropolis and the Colosseum – the Guardian has described Titanic Belfast as “an inspiring testament to the Titanic and the city that built it”.

For more information, visit www.titanicbelfast.com.

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The 8 Finalists are:

  • Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
  • Intramuros, Philippines
  • Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, USA
  • Machu Picchu, Peru
  • Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio
  • Guinness Storehouse, Dublin
  • Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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VOTE TITANIC BELFAST: Northern Ireland’s Titanic Belfast is one of just eight global finalists in the shortlist to win the title of the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction – but clinching the prestigious title still rests on the number of online votes cast. To help put Northern Ireland in the top spot, Titanic Belfast is urging everyone to vote via www.titanicbelfast.com/vote for the city’s iconic tourist attraction and conquer Rio, Abu Dhabi and Nevada to put Belfast and Northern Ireland first. Joining Titanic Belfast’s Judith Owens and her team to launch the #VoteTitanicBelfast campaign are (l-r) Michael McQuillan, Tourism Northern Ireland, Gerry Lennon, Visit Belfast, Janice Gault, Northern Ireland Hotels Federation and representatives from the tourism sector including FlyBe, Aer Lingus, Hastings Hotels and James Street South.

About Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is an iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Titanic, as well as the City and people which made her. It is the World’s Largest Titanic exhibition.
The building houses temporary exhibits, a banqueting suite, education and community facilities, catering and retail space, and a basement car park. Visitors learn about the construction of RMS Titanic and the wide and rich story of Northern Ireland’s industrial and maritime heritage.
Supported by the Northern Ireland Executive, Titanic Belfast is a unique public/private partnership funded by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Belfast City Council, Belfast Harbour and Titanic Quarter Ltd. It is operated by Titanic Belfast Ltd and owned by the Titanic Foundation Ltd.

About Titanic Foundation
Titanic Foundation Limited (TFL) is a registered charity, set up to educate the public on Belfast’s industrial and maritime heritage, past, present and future.  Titanic Foundation’s ambition is to create a dynamic maritime destination where preservation of heritage complements regeneration and where public realm, events and amenities attract, engage and connects everyone in Belfast to Titanic’s narrative – human endeavour, pride, inspiration and innovation.  To date TFL has delivered Titanic Belfast and is currently progressing the restoration of the former Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Headquarters Building as a heritage centre and boutique hotel.  As part of Titanic Foundation’s remit to protect and promote the maritime and industrial heritage of Belfast it has taken on ownership of the SS Nomadic from April 2015.

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