NORTHERN-IRELAND, TOURISM AND PEACE

The ongoing peace process in Northern Ireland is considered by a varie ty of commentators to hold substantial prospects for increasing visito r numbers, growth in business activity and an expanding economy. Albei t early in the process the indications are that such prospects are wel l founded. This article explores some of the issues and wider implicat ions for tourism development arising from the development of peace and economic growth. Areas considered are changes in the traditional mark et structure of tourist arrivals, the range and quality of the product and grant aid.