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The CCD hosted F\u00e1ilte Ireland\u2019s Industry Briefing in September 2021. The event was Ireland\u2019s first in-person business conference since March 2020, marking the reopening of the meetings and conferences sector.<\/strong><\/p>\n Delegates: 450 Brief<\/strong> The CCD was chosen to host an inspiring event to kick off the re-opening of the tourism industry in Ireland. Event requirements included being COVID-compliant, inspiring professionals working in the tourism industry and making them feel confident and safe returning to large-scale events.<\/p>\n During the pandemic, The CCD hosted sittings of the Houses of the Oireachtas (the Irish Parliament), with F\u00e1ilte Ireland\u2019s Industry Briefing marking a return of in-person business conferences at the venue since the easing of restrictions.<\/p>\n The CCD wanted to provide delegates with a five star experience, while also being compliant with necessary health and safety COVID regulations. The operations team considered the experience they wanted to create for the client and then sought to ensure the event was delivered in a safe manner.<\/p>\n The event strictly followed F\u00e1ilte Ireland Guidelines for Re-Opening for Conference Centres and Venues. Some of the control measures in place included the following.<\/p>\n As with all hospitality at The CCD, the event menu was sourced from the island of Ireland. All packaging was fully compostable where possible and a QR coded menu was used, with a selection of hand baked pastries and treats served from our in-house bakery.<\/p>\n Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media, Catherine Martin TD officially opened the event in the Auditorium. Other speakers included F\u00e1ilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly and a panel discussion of event industry leaders, including The CCD\u2019s Chief Executive, Stephen Meehan.<\/p>\n
\nClient: F\u00e1ilte Ireland
\nEvent: F\u00e1ilte Ireland Industry Briefing
\nType: Public Sector
\nDate: 21 September 2021
\nDays: 1 day<\/p>\n
\nF\u00e1ilte Ireland sought a business events venue to provide meeting space, audio visual equipment and food and beverage for hosting an in-person industry briefing event in Dublin city centre. Selection was by means of a tender process, whereby each venue had to demonstrate their experience of delivering similar events, as well as highlighting sustainability policies in place to manage and minimise the environmental impact of the event. It was also a requirement that the venue had completed the Government of Ireland\/F\u00e1ilte Ireland Covid Safety Charter.<\/p>\n\n