Hi °C | Lo °C The World Police and Fire Games, the third largest multi-sport event in the world, is providing local landlords and property owners with a golden opportunity to boost their short-term letting income next summer. The Games will take place in Belfast and selected venues throughout Northern Ireland from August 1-10 2013 attracting over 10,000 athletes and an additional 15,000 visitors which exceeds the current tourist accommodation capacity. Under starters orders to boost the range and number of accommodation providers for next year are Mary Jo McCanny, Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau and Bob McGarry, Director of Games Delivery, 2013 WPFG Darren Kidd
Race is on for landlords to boost their summer income
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