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.
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]