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Abbey Tours,
City Gate,
22 Bridge Street Lower,
Dublin 8.
Tel: +353 1 648 6100
Fax: +353 1 648 6109
Email: info@abbey.ie
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Abbey Tours!
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It’s that time of year again when the world turns green… Dublin is the stage for the biggest and best St. Patrick’s celebrations in the world with a host of free events taking place, the best-known of course being the Parade. Each year the Parade features original and inventive street theatre troupes, artists, giant puppetry, dancers and marching bands from Ireland and across the globe.
So why not put March 17th 2011 in your diary and come celebrate with us next year?
Miriam Roche, Sales & Marketing Manager
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ABBEY TOURS NEWS |
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Abbey Tours achieves major recognition award
Abbey Tours has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards. In total, twenty companies who demonstrated superior business performance were recognised at an awards gala dinner in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, which was attended by the Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen T.D., on 5th March 2010.
The Deloitte Best Managed Awards Programme recognises indigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland which are operating at the highest levels of business performance.
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Dermot O’Neill joins Abbey Tours
Abbey Tours is delighted to announce that effective from January 2010 Dermot O’Neill has joined the company in the position of Business Development Manager. Dermot has over 10 years experience in the inbound travel sector and holds a degree in Marketing. Dermot will be responsible for the development of Abbey Tours FIT & Online Services.
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Abbey Tours now members of ETOA
Abbey Tours has joined the European Tour Operators Association. Founded in 1989, ETOA now has over 450 members worldwide and plays an important strategic role in representing the European Inbound Tourism sector. Two key dates for ETOA members are BIM (Britain & Ireland Marketplace) and GEM (Global European Marketplace), taking place in London in March and November.
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PRODUCT NEWS |
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Riverdance returns to Dublin
Riverdance, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Irish music, song and dance, which has been seen by millions around the world is returning to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin this summer. The show will take place between June 23 and August 28 with performances every Monday to Saturday at 8pm with an additional matinee performance at 3pm on Saturdays.
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Lonely Planet puts Ireland in World’s Top Ten
Lonely Planet, one of the world’s most popular guidebooks, has placed Ireland in the world’s top ten friendliest countries. In 2009, nine out of ten visitors stated that meeting friendly hospitable people was an important factor in choosing Ireland as their holiday destination. The news was warmly welcomed by Shaun Quinn, Fáilte Ireland’s CEO, who commented that it is very reassuring to see Ireland remains a friendly destination where holidaymakers are assured of a warm welcome.
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Aviva Stadium Dublin opening in May 2010
Located at Lansdowne Road Dublin, the Aviva Stadium will officially open on May 14 this year. The stadium which will be the new headquarters for Ireland’s soccer and rugby teams also offers extensive conference and meeting facilities. The stadium recently achieved the first stage in a BS 8901 accreditation leading it one step closer to becoming Ireland’s most environmentally friendly event centre.
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A New Visitor Attraction- Experience Gaelic Games
Experience Gaelic Games offers visitors a unique and interactive Irish cultural experience. Visitors have the opportunity to experience the actual playing of our two main national sports, Gaelic Football and Hurling, in a fun and relaxed environment. The venue is Na Finna GAA CLUB, just North of Dublin City Centre. EGG sessions cater for all age groups and this attraction is suitable for both leisure and corporate groups.
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April Dates for Meitheal 2010
Meitheal 2010, the Irish Travel Trade Fair, will take place on April 20-21in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. This workshop is Ireland’s largest gathering of tourism interests and provides Irish product providers with an opportunity to meet with up to 250 overseas tour operators. Meitheal is timed with a view to negotiating business for 2011.
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First Annual Tourism Policy Workshop
Set up by the Centre for Tourism Policy Studies at the University of Limerick the first annual workshop will bring together senior decision-makers in the public and private sector of Ireland’s tourist industry. This initiative is led by Professor Jim Deegan, an economist and professor of tourism policy in UL. Guest speakers include Dr. Alan Aherne, Special Advisor to Ireland’s Finance Minister, Robert Hamilton, Product Manager at Google and John Lennon, Professor and director of the Centre for Travel and Tourism Development at Caledonian University Glasgow. The conference takes place April 23-25 at Dromoland Castle in Clare.
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