Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Summary
Shane Beatty returns to discuss the "Uptown Girl effect," where Westlife’s residency drove a 40% spike in Dublin hotel spending. The show also covers Cork councillors learning Chinese to boost trade, a new Christy Moore exhibition at the ITMA, and a survival skills course at Ballymaloo. Finally, they report on Nathan Carter’s cancelled church gig and a pub’s offer to host him instead.
Topics discussed
Shane Beatty returns from cruise holiday
Westlife's Uptown Girl and the economic effect
Bank of Ireland spending data on live events
Consumer trends: experiences vs products
Cork councillors learn Chinese for trade links
Details on the Chinese language course
New Christy Moore exhibition at ITMA
Ballymaloo survival skills and food prep course
Nathan Carter gig moved from church to pub
Weekend plans and sign-off
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