Visit Causeway Coast and Glens shortlisted for coveted NI Social Media Awards 2024

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is pleased to announce that its Destination Marketing team, Visit Causeway Coast and Glens, has been nominated for two awards in the prestigious NI Social Media Awards 2024.

The team has been shortlisted for 'Best Use of Social Media in Tourism' and 'Best Social Media Campaign in Tourism' for their 2024 spring campaign, which achieved outstanding results in promoting the Borough as a prime destination to both domestic audiences and those in the Republic of Ireland.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciaran McQuillan, congratulated the team on their nomination, stating, "This recognition highlights the dedication of Council’s Destination team in promoting our wonderful Borough, showcasing key attractions and experiences, and collaborating with the tourism industry to boost visitor numbers and spending from both domestic and international markets."

The winners of the NI Social Media Awards 2024 will be announced on Saturday, October 5. Councillor McQuillan added, "On behalf of Council, I would like to extend our best wishes to Visit Causeway Coast and Glens in their pursuit of this well-deserved award."

Kerrie McGonigle, Council's Destination Manager, expressed her delight at the nomination, saying, "We continue to work tirelessly to promote the Borough on social media and online to a variety of audiences, showcasing the fantastic offerings in this region. By collaborating with tourism businesses in the Causeway Coast and Glens, we can ensure visitors from all over the world continue to come to our area."

With Council's annual autumn campaign now in the planning stages, McGonigle noted that this is another opportunity for businesses to take advantage of free promotion on all Visit Causeway Coast and Glens marketing channels.

Earlier this year, Visit Causeway Coast and Glens was also shortlisted for ‘The Social Media Golden Reel for Organic Engagement’ by Simpleview, the tourism software company used by Tourism Northern Ireland and the Council to host their destination websites. The Destination Marketing team has also been recognised for their exceptional organic social media campaigns in the Simpleview EMEA Summit Client Awards in Bristol, set to take place later this month.