He saw it as a way to promote the island; and, more than 100 years later, his decision is still drawing tourists today.

Tourism Brand Ireland is a joint initiative between Bord Failte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to promote the island of Ireland overseas.

A NEW All Ireland project which will promote the island as a single destination for high spending tourists has been unveiled in Dublin.

Sir, - The new All Ireland project to promote the island as a choice holiday destination appears to be a quite ingenious plan (November 12th).

This campaign promotes the island of Ireland's extensive catalogue of food and drink experiences to domestic and international visitors.

RNZ Pacific correspondent, Mark Rabago, said the Marianas Visitors Authority has done a good job promoting the islands, particularly in Asia.

While Jakarta has been aggressively promoting the island by holding major governmental meetings, hotels have been providing attractive packages to private business conference organizers.

China has denounced Taiwan's WHO attempts as a political stunt aimed at promoting the island's formal independence, and said it will fail in its efforts.