• 11 months ago
A leading tour operator on the north coast who has also doubled up as one of the cast of Game of Thrones has been nominated for a prestigious travel award.

Flip Robinson, who was Hodor’s body double in the popular drama series, runs the successful Giant Tours Ireland in County Antrim which takes fans on a specialised tour of the various locations along the Causeway Coast.

The success of Giant Tours since its formation several years ago has secured a coveted spot for Giant Tours in the European Travel Awards which showcases its excellence in travel and hospitality.

This accolade is a reflection of Giant Tours Ireland’s dedication to superior quality and their notable impact in the travel and hospitality sector, according to the organisers.

The awards serve as a prestigious stage for celebrating the elite in lodging, touring, and leisure activities.

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00:00 This is Flip, he's a local tour guide and he brings people around locations that were used in Game of Thrones.
00:07 What has it meant to the area?
00:09 Oh, it's incredible. I mean 23 million people watch per episode, so a lot of those folk really want to come and see the area.
00:17 The Westeros, you know, this is pretty much Westeros.
00:20 And Flip is a bit of a star himself, having landed a part as an extra in the show.
00:24 Pretty much I was a stand-in for Hodor, I've not been very well, you know, I've slimmed down a little bit.
00:30 I get a sense that you really love what you do, Flip.
00:32 I love it, absolutely love it. My father was a teacher and I feel like that's kind of like, you know,
00:36 stabbing in his shoes now, you know, a little bit, you know. Not that it's like highbrow stuff. It's a lot of fun.
00:41 What a view! You have to come up and see this place. Flip, thank you so much.
00:45 Great to meet you.
00:46 Great to meet you.
00:47 [Music]

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