Trade Support

Welcome to our Trade Support hub outlining useful information for tourism and hospitality businesses within Ards and North Down.

Here you will find information to help you start up or grow and develop your business, from key contacts to marketing support, from funding to training information.

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Brown Tourism Signage

If you are wondering whether you would be eligible for a brown sign or are interested in submitting an application check out all the ins and outs here
Share Your Story

You can submit your local tourism story to Visit Ards and North Down for consideration on our promotional platforms such as web news, e-zines and social media by completing and submitting the form.
Trade News

Read more about Ards and North Down, award wins, refurbishments, tourism events and new or enhanced product offerings.
Tour Operators

Let us tailor your visit to Ards and North Down - located on the east of Northern Ireland, covering the Ards Peninsula, most of Strangford Lough (the UK’s largest sea lough and a designated Marine Nature Reserve) and the southern shore of Belfast Lough.