Tourism and faith the focus of Boston-Belfast sister city agreement
The Northern Irish city of Belfast this week signed a ‘sister cities’ agreement with Boston to better foster trade and tourism links between the two cities.
The partnership was inked in Boston by Mayor Martin J Walsh and his counterpart from Belfast Lord Mayor Mirtín Ó Muilleoir during a media event sponsored by the Irish American Partnership.
The aim is to develop a framework for cooperation in tourism initiatives, cultural and education programs, and faith based exchange, according to a statement issued by Belfast City Council.
It also highlighted Belfast’s tourism potential to visitors from the ‘Irish-American capital of America’ as the birthplace of the Titanic and the home of ‘Game of Thrones.’
The statement said a key element will be to promote leisure and business tourism opportunities between the two cities.
"Together, Boston and Belfast will strive to foster educational exchanges, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate development through our new Sister City relationship," Mayor Walsh said.
He also spoke of the "historic connection, genuine ties, and deeply linked heritage" between the two cities.
Also, the respective city leaders will facilitate faith-based exchanges and set up ‘study abroad’ programs in the cities’ colleges and universities.
Belfast has also had a sister city agreement with Nashville since 1994.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports