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Travel Weekly
7 hours ago
- Travel Weekly
Hilton's Tapestry Collection makes Northern Ireland debut
Hilton's Tapestry Collection has made its debut in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Portrush, a hotel that breaths new life into a landmark Victorian building. Hilton says the 80-room hotel embraces the spirit of Portrush, a seaside town "known for its scenic beaches, rich heritage and old-world charm." The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored Victorian building. Photo Credit: Hilton The Marcus Portrush occupies a restored building that served as a hotel and bakery between 1895 and the 1980s. Hilton said a $15 million renovation preserved the original mosaic signage, decorative floor mosaics and tiled façade. Historical photographs displayed throughout the hotel show Portrush's heritage as a Victorian tourist resort, while the interior design draws inspiration from the surrounding coastline, blending a contemporary palette with nods to the natural landscape. The hotel is inspired by the fictional character Marcus, a comic-book-style adventurer. Illustrations from Marcus' journeys adorn the walls, while displays of treasures collected during his exploits bring the story to life. A guestroom at The Marcus Portrush. Photo Credit: Hilton Nemesis, the hotel's Asian fusion restaurant, is named after the mythical giant octopus from Marcus' tales. The menu offers reimagined classics, like Irish sirloin steak with bone marrow butter and Asian steak sauce. The Heritage Cocktail Bar features the Orra Margarita -- inspired by the winding beauty of Orra Drive, a scenic stretch through the Antrim Glens. This margarita blends poitín (Irish moonshine) with mango. Hilton noted that the hotel has opened ahead of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from July 13-20.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Hilton unveils its first property on north coast following £11m renovation
The 80-room Marcus Portrush is a Tapestry Collection by Hilton venue, and marks Hilton's first presence on the north coast. Its opening takes place ahead of golf extravaganza The Open at Royal Portrush in July. Andras House, led by chief executive Rajesh Rana, had carried out an £11m renovation on an old Victorian-era hotel on Main Street where The Marcus is now located. According to an economic impact assessment carried out by Andras House, the hotel is tipped to boost the economy in the area by £1.1m in annual visitor spending, while creating over 40 permanent jobs. Hilton said the restoration 'carefully preserves historic features, including original mosaic signage, decorative floor mosaics reflecting the site's rich hospitality heritage, and the restored tiled façade'. The company said the new hotel's name, 'whimsical design' and 'coastal charm' were inspired by fictional character Marcus, described as a 'comic book-style adventurer'. Children staying at the hotel are to receive a complimentary storybook about his adventures. There are historical photographs on display in the hotel to celebrate Portrush's heritage as a Victorian tourist resort, while the interior design is said to draw inspiration from the surrounding coastline. The hotel has an Asian fusion restaurant, Nemesis, featuring classics like sirloin steak, as well as Asian dishes. And its cocktail bar has been designed to evoke 'the charm of snug harbour bars, with low ceilings, rich textures, and a warm, intimate atmosphere'. Its cocktail menu includes Poitín with mango. Stephen Cassidy, senior vice president, UK & Ireland, Hilton, said: 'Northern Ireland has seen a strong rise in tourism in recent years, drawing travellers from around the world to experience its unique charm. "As the only internationally branded hotel in Portrush, The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers high-quality accommodation with an authentic local touch – making it the perfect base for visitors eager to explore all that Northern Ireland has to offer.' Rajesh Rana, director at Andras House, said: 'I am delighted to be welcoming our first guests to this exciting and high-profile project. "Portrush has so much history and fond memories created here over the years, and our architects and designers have responded by delivering a scheme that embody these stories in a modern style. "This investment of £11m will bring much needed modern hotel accommodation to the area, helping to regenerate the Main Street of Portrush and secure its future as a must-go tourism destination.'
1News
3 days ago
- Science
- 1News
Century-old Australian maritime mystery solved by volunteer divers
One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. ADVERTISEMENT "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. Divers spent nine minutes surveying the wreckage. (Source: Sydney Project/Facebook) "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. An underwater scooter was used to reach the wreckage. (Source: Sydney Project) ADVERTISEMENT "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Smith said in a statement.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Science
- The Advertiser
Century-old shipwreck mystery unmasked by volunteer divers
One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Science
- The Advertiser
Century-old mystery unmasked by volunteer divers
One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement. One of Australia's most baffling maritime mysteries is in the spotlight after four divers captured incredible images of a century-old shipwreck. Diving to depths of 160 metres off the coast of Wollongong in NSW, volunteer divers from the Sydney Project are the first people to lay eyes on the coal ship SS Nemesis since its disappearance in 1904. The Nemesis vanished in a storm after leaving Newcastle for Melbourne with a full hold on July 8, sinking with all 32 crew on board. The wreck's whereabouts were unknown for more than 100 years until a remote sensing company stumbled across the coal ship while trying to locate cargo containers lost off the Sydney coast. The CSIRO has completed mapping of the wreck using remote-operated vehicles but the leader of the Sydney Project dive team says nothing compares to laying human eyes on a long-lost ship. "We saw there is the cradle for the lifeboats, which was cool to see because you don't normally see these things intact on other shipwrecks," Samir Alhafith told AAP. "Seeing things like a steam relief valve on the wreck, no one knew before this was actually a steam ship." A century in the making, the four divers involved in the June 18 expeditions took nine minutes to reach the wreck and spent a further nine minutes surveying the wreckage. Mr Alhafith says the Nemesis is a unique wreck because it has significant damage at both the front and rear of the ship but other parts of the hold are well-preserved. The coal ship has since become a haven for thousands of fish including wobbegong sharks, although the human cost of the tragedy is not lost on the divers. "You're looking at a lump of metal on the ground but there is a human connection to this particular object and in this case, there are relatives that lost their loved ones," Mr Alhafith said. Heritage NSW assessments director Tim Smith was full of praise for the divers' "incredible feat" and said the information and images gathered will be invaluable for understanding the demise of the ship. "These four divers have shone a light on the vessel's rich legacy, capturing never-seen-before footage of the ship up close," Mr Smith said in a statement.
