Belfast and Causeway Coast named as top Lonely Planet must-sees

The Northern Ireland beauty spot is officially the world’s hottest destination after coming top of the list of global regions in the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel List 2018.

The TV series Game of Thrones and the Titanic are credited with driving a remarkable turnaround in the tourism fortunes of the region in recent years.

In 2016, 2.6 million people took an overnight trip to Northern Ireland spending €850m — an increase of more than 1.1 million visitors since 2000.