Why Ireland?

Easy Access

190+ routes to Ireland – over 63 Airlines Over 100 air routes from 29 British airports T2 opened November 2010, increase in Long Haul flights –Capacity of 15 million additional passengers annually In last 5 years €1.2 bn invested in Dublin Airport

Venues

Dedicated Convention Centres to medieval castles 5 - 8,000 delegate capacities Uniquely Irish Gala Venues

Accommodation

Over 900 Hotels In excess of 60,000 Bedrooms International brands & small boutique hotels Every price range available from Castles to Campus accommodation

What our clients say about us………….. The Irish conference organisers are extremely supportive and professional. I think it’s the first time I’ve come to a market and I feel I don’t need to recruit people to do my job because I trust Ireland. I think you have a perfect team here, you have everything we need. Johan Gorecki, Globe Forum

What our clients say about us………….. Maureen Clark, HRG Worldwide You’ve really got a nice combination of the exciting modern new that a lot of companies are looking for but certainly with the traditional Ireland that people want to experience and know and love and captures everybody’s heart………… I have a 100% confidence that Ireland can support whatever promises I make to my clients

What our clients say about us………….. Marianne Van Wagner, International Behavioural Neuroscience Study I think Ireland would be a great location for a meeting for our group of scientists, the people are super-friendly, the location’s interesting………..Ireland is definitely the top of my list for maybe a meeting in 2013.

Friendly People

Why Ireland

Inspiring Places Ease of Access Cosmopolitan cities & serene countryside World Class Venues & Accommodation Rich cultural heritage –music, theatre, art etc Value for money −9% VAT rate Craic & friendly people 41 Shades of Green

1 Island 900Hotels 1,000Multinationals 60,000 Hotel rooms 100,000 Welcomes