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Air Lingus

Fly low fare with Aer Lingus from Britain, Europe & the USA to Ireland. Experience award winning in-flight service, 3 check-in options (all free), generous luggage allowance and allocated seating. As a business passenger you can also choose to purchase a Flexi-Fare ticket, allowing you to change the date and time of your flight up to two hours before departure for no extra fee. It also includes lounge access, two free checked in bags and is fully refundable.

The Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers (AIPCO)

The Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers (AIPCO) was established in February 1999 to give a voice to and maintain standards in this specialised sector of the meetings market. It is recognised as an important organisation by the government and the industry in Ireland and abroad. Members include:

• Abbey Conference & Corporate
• Advantage ICO
• Conference Partners
• Conference Organisers Ltd.
• ICC Concepts
• Keynote
• MCI Dublin
• Odyssey Convention Ireland

Dublin Convention Bureau (DCB)

Dublin Convention Bureau (DCB) is the business tourism unit of Dublin Tourism funded by the trade, local authorities and Failte Ireland. It is a not-for-profit (non-commercial) organisation and all of its funds are directed at the marketing of Dublin. The role of DCB is to promote Dublin as a world-class business destination and to act as a critical point of contact for any international conference or meeting planner who is considering Dublin for business. DCB works in partnership with a team of experienced venues, hotels, PCOs and DMCs to help tailor events to suit the client’s every need.

Dublin Tourism

Dublin Tourism, the Regional Tourism Authority, is the state appointed, commercial agency with a strategic partnership of key industry stakeholders in the Dublin Region. Its principal mission is to enhance Dublin’s economy through tourism development and marketing the Dublin region on a world-wide basis as a premier destination for the business and leisure traveller. www.visitdublin.com is the official website for Dublin. Dublin Tourism also operates walk-in Tourist Information and Reservations Centres which are open 363 days a year, and five Visitor Attractions in the region.

Fáilte Ireland

Fáilte Ireland provides strategic and practical support to develop and sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourist destination. Fáilte Ireland works with the tourism industry in areas including business support, enterprise development, training and education, research, marketing and regional development.

The ICC Birmingham

The NEC Group owns and operates The ICC in Birmingham and is the management consultant for The Convention Centre Dublin. The ICC stages more than 500 conferences and related meetings and events each year. As one of the UK's leading conference venues, it has earned an enviable reputation for quality and excellence.

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is the national organisation of the hotel and guesthouse industry in Ireland. In 2008, the Irish Hotels Federation established the Housing Bureau to facilitate and centralise requests for hotel rooms for large conferences, events and exhibitions in Dublin. For booking hotels for a large groups, the best rates are guaranteed by contacting IHF directly.

The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt

Set amidst one of the most scenic and historic estates in Ireland, The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow is a 200-room resort showcasing Palladian-style architecture and offering guests a host of amenities. Two championship-calibre golf courses on the grounds, a 30,000-square-foot luxury spa by ESPA and a Gordon Ramsay signature restaurant, are among this Irish luxury hotel's distinctive attractions.

Tourism Ireland

Tourism Ireland is responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination. With offices in key source markets, such as Great Britain, USA and Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and Australia, it has recently extended its reach to include emerging tourist markets, such as Japan, South Africa, New Zealand, China, India, Poland, Israel, Asia and the Middle East. Tourism Ireland works closely with the two tourist boards in Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

Dublin Airport Authority (DAA)

Dublin Airport Authority is responsible for operating Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports. Headquartered at Dublin Airport, the DAA's principal activities include airport management, operation and development, domestic and international airport retail management, and airport investment.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse provides infinitely flexible spaces, which offer the Irish and International business communities an unparalleled range of unique event spaces at the "Home of GUINNESS". Located in the heart of the world-famous St James’s Gate Brewery, GUINNESS STOREHOUSE is home to one of the most contemporary working environments capable of hosting corporate meetings, conferences and private events up to 2,000 people. The in-house dedicated events team will adapt to facilitate the needs of any client and the historic building will offer a distinctively modernist feel and in an inviting and warm atmosphere. As an added bonus, all event clients at GUINNESS STOREHOUSE get to enjoy the visitor experience tour, Ireland’s number one visitor attraction and of course enjoy a complimentary pint of the "Black Stuff" in the spectacular surroundings of Gravity Bar.