Tourism Takeover in Ards and North Down

27th February 2025

Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Tourism Team worked with hospitality charity Springboard to deliver this tourism showcase at The Culloden Estate and Spa on Tuesday 25 February, with the help of support agencies South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and Tourism Northern Ireland.

The event provided students studying Hospitality and Travel and Tourism a taste of what a career in the industry entails. 

The Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor David Chambers attends Hospitality Takeover event, pictured with representatives from Ards and North Down Borough Council, Springboard,  South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and Tourism Northern  Ireland.

During the roadshow, pupils from St Columbanus College, Bangor Academy, Nendrum College and Glastry College engaged in a series of hands-on activities designed to give them a flavour of what a career in hospitality could look like, including mocktail making, blind taste testing, fine dining etiquette and event planning, followed by an industry Q&A session.