Throughout July and August, the interactive gallery at Titanic Belfast garnered its highest-ever visitor numbers. Notably, the attraction welcomed its 7.5 millionth visitor and registered its busiest July ever. A survey conducted at the site during the summer revealed that 42% of participants specifically came to the city to visit Titanic Belfast. Of these visitors, 62% also expressed their intent to explore other attractions within Northern Ireland during their stay.
Judith Owens MBE the chief executive of Titanic Belfast expressed her delight at the record-breaking summer season. She emphasized the attraction’s continuous efforts to attract both new and returning visitors underscoring its significant role in promoting Belfast as a global tourism destination. Judith also highlighted the recent £4.7 million investment which introduced four new themed galleries enhancing the visitor experience and contributing to the increased visitor numbers.
Furthermore, the exhibition titled “Exodus” a collaborative effort between Titanic Belfast and Terry Bradley Art has been extended until Sunday, September 10. Additionally Autumn Afternoon Teas will make a return on Sunday, September 24 and Sunday, October 29.
Looking ahead Judith Owens expressed excitement about the upcoming events including hosting prestigious conferences and banquets in September and October. Notable events on the horizon include the European Association of Sports Management gala dinner and the closing ceremony of One Young World.
Titanic Belfast is also set to display one of SS Nomadic original lifeboats from September 8-15 thanks to the Maritime Belfast Trust. The Belfast Maritime Festival is scheduled to return on September 9th and 10th further enhancing the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
What was the last port of call for the Titanic?
RMS Titanic dropped anchor in Cobh ( then known as Queenstown ) on 11 April 1912. Cobh was the last port of call for the Titanic. From here the luxury liner departed for the long voyage to New York.
The Titanic left Southampton on 10 April 1912 and first called at Cherbourg in France and then at Queenstown now Cobh Co Cork in Ireland before heading west to New York, USA.
About 600 km ( 375 miles ) south of Newfoundland on 14 April, at 11:40 pm the luxury liner had its fateful collision with an iceberg taking it to a watery grave.
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