Premier Inn backs Athletics NI ahead of Indoor Championships

Belfast’s most popular hotel, Premier Inn has teamed up with Athletics Northern Ireland to become its official hotel partner ahead of the Woodie’s DIY Irish Indoor Championships which are held at the Odyssey Arena in February. This is the second year the hotel has supported this annual event.

Cathy Waddell, Sales Manager for Premier Inn Belfast, said, “We’re very excited to continue our partnership and support of Athletics Northern Ireland. Key sporting events like the Irish Indoor Championships are a great opportunity to promote Belfast City Centre and drive tourism so we are delighted to support this organisation and the athletes who take part in its events.”

Clare McCoy, Marketing Manager for Athletics Northern Ireland, said, “We are thrilled to have Premier Inn on board again as our official hotel partner. Local support is an essential element to our success and Premier Inn’s partnership provides an ideal link for our local athletes, visiting competitors and their supporters.”

This is the seventh Irish Indoors meeting in Northern Ireland where over 1000 athletes will be participating at the Odyssey Arena, which hosts Ireland's only indoor hydraulic 200 metre running track.

Premier Inn has two city centre hotels at Alfred Street and a newly opened hotel at Waring Street in the Cathedral Quarter (HQ). The hotels offer 24 hour reception, rooms cater for up to two adults and two children (aged 15 and under) and include en-suite bathrooms with a shower; a double bed with duvet; remote control TV/radio alarm; tea/coffee making facilities and a spacious desk area.

To avail of the exclusive cheaper rate you must quote 'ATHLETICS NI/ INDOORS' when calling reception on 0870 423 6492. See www.premierinn.com for further details.

Underground car-parking for the Waring Street hotel is available in the near-by Victoria Square Complex overnight for approximately £3.50 (5pm- 8am) or on the street. The Alfred Street hotel has an underground car-park for residents.

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• Premier Inn is owned by Whitbread, a family of companies, all of which are in the business of providing hospitality in one shape or form. It operates the number one brands in the UK in hotels and restaurants and employs 45,000 people welcoming more than 8 million customers a month. Premier Inn is the UK's biggest hotel chain with over 500 locations including its first hotel in Northern Ireland, in Carrickfergus.