Irish Tourism Industry Awards

Good afternoon,

I would like to draw your attention to the 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards.  There are a number of categories including Best Festival/Event experience and Best Food/Beverage Experience.

This year there is also a category for ‘Best Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Experience’ (Large & Small).  Large over 25,000 visitors p.a.; Small under 25,000 visitors p.a.

This is a wide-ranging category and entries are sought from businesses, communities and local authorities focused on Ireland’s Ancient East which embody and deliver the principles of hospitality and customer service; who place a high value on the tourism experience for visitors, who contribute to the fabric, attractiveness and sustainability of its tourism region; and who bring the story of the place to life for the visitor.

The ‘experience’ can be an activity, a visitor attraction, a place to stay, a tour, a food or cultural offering, or a formal or informal alliance, and must showcase the very best Ireland’s Ancient East region has to offer. Tourists that enjoy the experience must feel enthused, engaged and excited by a quality tourism product, and must come away with a story to tell.

I would encourage you to submit an entry  – entry is free and is a straightforward online submission.  Entries must be in before the closing date of 31^st October 2018.

The link for full details on categories and criteria, and to submit an entry is on the website https://www.irishtourismindustryawards.ie/

Best regards

Aileen

Aileen Dowling

Officer – Ireland’s Ancient East | Fáilte Ireland

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