tourism northern ireland (tourism ni) is responsible for the development of tourism and the marketing of northern ireland as a tourist destination to domestic tourists (from within northern ireland) and visitors coming to northern ireland from the republic of ireland. tourism ni is a non-departmental public body of the department for the economy. we work closely with other tourism bodies to develop the northern ireland tourism industry . these bodies include tourism ireland, which is responsible for marketing northern ireland and the republic of ireland to great britain and overseas markets; and visit britain, which promotes the uk at an international level. more information on tourism northern ireland can be found at www.tourismni.com follow us on twitter @nitouristboard.