KERRY has been showcased as a very unique and inspiring business tourism destination for the benefit of meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition event planners from across the UK and the US.
Hosted by Kerry Convention Bureau over two weekends and designed as an experiential weekend in Kerry, the programmes offered a group of senior staff from leading UK event
agencies the opportunity to come and experience the best of what the county has to offer for business events on a relaxed three-day educational visit. A US based sporting event planner was also in attendance.
The agenda was designed specifically to boost Kerry’s profile as a vibrant and spectacular destination for business events and conferences (see video link below). Offering a combination of experiences, product and networking, the group was left with an unforgettable impression of a compact destination that delivers world-class events by applying invaluable local heritage, expertise and knowledge to achieve uniquely successful events for clients.
They were given first-hand experience of the facilities, venues, accommodation, transportation and services that Kerry has to offer, encouraging them to choose the region for their next big conference or event.
“Kerry is a spectacular place to inspire, engage and motivate business tourism delegates,” said Kerry Convention Bureau chairman, Mike Buckley.
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“Whether it’s an association or corporate meeting or a high-end incentive, we offer unrivalled facilities in idyllic locations throughout our region”.
In the past five years, Kerry has welcomed over 220 conferences or meetings and 180 incentives with more than 120,000 delegates from over 25 different countries.
The VIP visitors enjoyed a day trip to the Dingle Peninsula, VIP tickets to the Gary Barlow concert at the INEC as well as visits to a range of five-star and four-star hotels.
The programme also featured signature experiences such as cycling and jaunting car trips through the National Park, a boat trip from Ross Castle to the Europe Hotel and immersive activities like Dingle Distillery tour and a gentle hike up Dunmore Head.
Hosted by Fáilte Ireland’s Meet in Ireland team, in partnership with Tourism Ireland and Wallace Travel Group, a second group of ten US event planners also visited the region this week, as part of an educational program showcasing Kerry, Shannon and Dublin.
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