44 Ireland
CREAM OF THE CROP
Meet in Ireland gives an overview of what makes Ireland an events destination worth sitting up and paying attention to
ften highlighted for its natural beauty , Ireland is making a name for itself as an international events destination . Visitors might come for the large-scale conferences at headline venues , but they often stay for the call of adventure at Ireland ’ s world-class natural charms .
Ireland is rich in authentic activities , from story-telling sessions in thatched roof cottages to archery lessons at a medieval castle , traditional Irish games to music sessions in cosy pubs . Visitors often find a warm welcome , with Galway and Dublin named 2020 ’ s two top friendliest European cities by Condé Nast .
International appeal
Being in the European Union means Ireland remains a hub for international conferences , with the
A warm Dublin welcome awaits destination marketing itself to organisers across the globe .
A wealth of facilities means organisers are spoilt for choice when it comes to hosting an event in Ireland . The list includes nine universities , over 45 hospitals , 1,200 leading multinational companies , more than 45 centres of excellence , 60,00 bedrooms , 230 + venues and hotels and two purpose-build convention centres .
Meet in Ireland has supported over 1,000 conferences since 2015 and welcomed more than 350,000 international delegates from fields such as endocrinology , food science , ice-skating and flower arranging .
Ireland is also a melting pot for corporates , award-winning researchers , corporations and 1,200 + multinationals who all come together to form a multilingual hub , with national expertise in tech , science , aviation
The Radisson Royal Convention Centre
“ Meet in Ireland has supported over 1,000 conferences since 2015 and welcomed more than 350,000 international delegates ” and more . Adding to this is the ease of access — most UK flights take less than an hour , and it ’ s the only European country to offer US Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance .
Capital ideas
The capital of any destination is likely to be a big draw , but Dublin ’ s unique charms make it really stand out . Meet in Ireland highlights the city ’ s historic venues ( including medieval crypts ) and iconic landmarks such as Trinity College Dublin and the Royal Hibernian Academy .
Dublin boasts over 20,000 hotel rooms within a six-mile radius , including the Georgian delights of the Merrion Hotel , the historic Shelbourne Hotel , the Westin Hotel located on the doorstep of Trinity College , the Westbury Hotel in Dublin ’ s cultural and retail quarter .
The capital was the first city in Ireland to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index www . conference-news . co . uk