Ashling Hotel Named Ireland’s Best City Hotel
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The Ashling Hotel in Dublin was crowned Ireland’s best city hotel at the recent Irish Hotel Awards held in Sligo.
The luxury four-star hotel received eight nominations across a host of categories at the annual awards ceremony, which recognises and rewards excellence in hospitality and services across Ireland.
At the same awards, Maribel Tortajada Montesinos was named Housekeeper of the Year and Ciara Barry won the Marketing Manager of the Year Leinster for the second year in a row.
"I am humbled that the loyalty and professionalism continuously shown by our team are recognised by our peers," said Ronan Walsh, managing director at Ashling Hotel.
"To one and all, I applaud you and thank you."
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection officially launched last week with a glitzy party attended by over 300 hundred invited guests and dignitaries who were greeted by stilt walkers in period costumes.
Guests spent the evening enjoying the hotels’ new look as they journeyed through Dublin’s storied eras, complete with specially chosen wines, sponsored by Findlater & Co, and locally sourced food.
Music and entertainment were provided at each turn of the century.
Fáilte Ireland Tourism Plan For West Cork And Kenmare
Fáilte Ireland has launched a new five-year plan that aims to drive and sustain tourism in the West Cork and Kenmare region.
The West Cork and Kenmare Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) aims to create a sustainable tourism destination by extending the tourism season and spreading business across all parts of the region over the next five years.
"We are confident that this DEDP has the potential to significantly increase West Cork and Kenmare’s domestic and international appeal, and grow the visitor economy to create sustainable, high-quality jobs in the sector that will serve to support and strengthen local communities,” said Paul Keeley, director of regional development at Fáilte Ireland.
Killeavy Castle Estate ￡1.5m Restoration Project
Killeavy Castle Estate launched a ￡1.5 million (€1.7 million) Landscape Restoration Plan earlier this month.
The plan encompasses the restoration of 365 acres of woodland, farmland and mountain that make up Killeavy Castle Estate in the Slieve Gullion area of the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark.
The Landscape Restoration Project at Killeavy Castle Estate is set to span 15 years, with ongoing additions and enhancements as it evolves.
"Our commitment to restoring and enhancing this remarkable landscape is a testament to our dedication to sustainability, heritage preservation, and the well-being of our community and guests," said Mick Boyle, owner of Killeavy Castle Estate.
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'New Landscape'
Ireland’s visitor attraction and experience operators met this week in County Clare for the annual AVEA (Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions) conference to discuss the future of the sector.
Over 200 delegates from the island of Ireland attended the largest conference gathering in the six year history of AVEA conferences.
The conference theme for 2023 was 'World Class Experiences – Local Authenticity,' which focused on how tourism businesses must deliver memorable experiences to their visitors while remaining true to the spirit of Irish hospitality.
"Post-covid is a new landscape for Irish tourism operators, while it has some new and additional challenges, it also lays out fresh ground for new opportunities, new ways to develop and do business and new ways to shine a light on Ireland for the international visitor market,” said Catherine Flanagan, CEO of AVEA.
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