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ITB Berlin Youth & Adventure Hall 4.1 Ireland Partner Contacts
Welcome
Ireland is an ideal destination
for youth and adventure
travellers, an Island on the
western edge of Europe,
with a reputation as having
the friendliest people in the
world.
We welcome the opportunity to meet
you along with our co-exhibitor partners
to showcase the range of immersive
experiences Ireland offers across our
unique Atlantic coastal touring route
of The Wild Atlantic Way; through
the historic lush green landscapes
and ancient heritage of Ireland’s
Ancient East, the countryside and
mystical waterways of Ireland’s Hidden
Heartlands and of course in the city,
mountains and coastline of Dublin – our
contemporary European capital city.
Our stand partners include Adventure
Tour Operators and DMCs; guided day
and multi day tour providers including
eco-tours and Island escapes; Great
Lighthouses as well as a diversity of
accommodation options from holiday
and budget hostels to lighthouse
accommodation; and of course great
coastal hotels as well as caravan and
camping, ‘glamping’ and more.
This catalogue provides an introduction
to each of our Irish stand partners, the
experiences they bring and the supports
we provide to ensure your clients’ have
a unique, discerning and memorable
holiday that completely immerses them
in Irish Culture and the natural beauty of
Ireland, brought to life through the stories
and warm hospitality of the Irish people.
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ACCESS IRELAND
FLIGHTS TO IRELAND AIRLINES FLYING INTO SAILINGS TO IRELAND
PER WEEK IRELAND PER WEEK PER WEEK
High season – 2,833 flights High season – 44 airlines High season – 131 sailings
Low season – 2,197 flights Low season – 37 Airlines Low season – 108 sailings
Derry
Donegal
Derry
Donegal BELFAST PORT
NORTHERN BELFAST PORT
IRELAND Belfast
NORTHERN
IRELAND Belfast
Sligo
Sligo
Dundalk
Knock Dundalk
Knock
Athlone Athlone
Galway Galway
DUBLIN DUBLIN
DUBLINDUBLIN
PORT PORT
Limerick
Limerick
Wexford
Tralee Waterford
Wexford
Tralee Waterford ROSSLARE PORT
Killarney ROSSLARE PORT
Killarney Cork
Cork
CORK PORT
Wild Atlantic Way Route
Wild Atlantic Way Region
CORK PORT
Wild Atlantic Way Route
Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Wild Atlantic WayAncient
Ireland’s RegionEast
Ireland’s Hidden
Dublin Heartlands
NorthernEast
Ireland’s Ancient Ireland
Dublin Overlaps
Northern Ireland
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Overlaps
ABOUT
FÁILTE IRELAND
Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism
Development Authority. Our role is to
support the tourism industry and work
to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and
competitive tourism destination. We
provide a range of practical business
supports to help tourism businesses
present their products and services to the
market for sale. We also work with other We promote Ireland as a holiday
state agencies and representative bodies, destination through our four signature
at local and national levels, to implement brand programmes and experiences:
and champion positive and practical www.visitdublin.com
strategies that will benefit Irish tourism www.irelandsancienteast.com
and the Irish economy. www.wildatlanticway.com
www.irelandshiddenheartlands.
discoverireland.ie/
We work closely with our sister agency
Tourism Ireland, who are responsible for
marketing the island of Ireland.
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BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
The Fáilte Ireland Business Development n Recommendations for approved
Team is responsible for supporting ground handlers/DMC partners
the Irish tourist industry to grow their n Digital Library of video and imagery
revenue from international sales. This assets (freely available to use) to
is achieved by continually reviewing help promote programmes
current sales channels internationally;
n Online buyer tools – programming
identifying new sales opportunities
suggestions and directory of
in partnership with Tourism Ireland,
saleable experiences
sourcing new and niche tour operator
n Pre-qualifed supplier introductions
business for Ireland and expansion
of existing tour operator programmes n Familiarisation visits and support
in partnership with Irish based tour in itinerary development related
operators. For the Irish industry it to our core brands, Wild Atlantic
includes provision of business supports Way, Dublin Surprising by Nature,
and trade platforms to maximise their Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and
performance, build market share and Ireland’s Ancient East
grow their international revenue in n New Products News
a sustainable manner. The Business
n Opportunities to meet Irish industry
Development Team offer a range of
at in Ireland and in-market events
practical supports for international
buyers and those wishing to expand
their existing programmes:
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TEAM
Deirdre Byrne Rosaleen Fitzpatrick Ciarán Hyland
Business Development Officer Business Development Executive Business Development Team
Email:
deirdre.byrne Email:
rosaleen.fitzpatrick Email:
ciaran.hyland
@failteireland.ie @failteireland.ie @failteireland.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 1 8847143 Tel: +353 (0) 1 8847716 Tel: +353 (0) 1 8847138
Attending ITB: Attending ITB: Attending ITB:
6-8 March 6-8 March 6-8 March
For further information/assistance:
Email us at: businessdevelopment@failteireland.ie
Or visit: www.failteireland.ie/salestools
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IRELAND’S EMBRACE
ANCIENT THE WILD
EAST ATLANTIC WAY
OF LIFE
Bring your programme to life with Irish culture
and characters in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Include a visit to historic Meath to witness the
splendour of the Brú na Bóinne passage tombs, Get the wow factor on Ireland’s wild side. The
thought to be older than the Giza Pyramids west coast of Ireland is a haven for adventure
of Egypt or explore the lush valleys of the activities, nature, wildlife and all things marine,
Wicklow Mountains where you’ll find a wealth among stunning coastal landscapes. Here
of adventure excursions, from hiking to zip-lining your programmes can include ventures along
or off road drivingexperiences. All along the east the colossal Cliffs of Moher or soul searching
coast of Ireland, you can captivate your clients along the stunning hidden gem of Sliabh Liag
with myths and legends from over 5,000 years Cliffs, as well as sea kayaking with dolphins,
of European history exploring Viking settlements Island hopping off the mainland, beach-horse-
or visiting the great family estates and stunning riding or simply exploring the world’s longest
gardens of Powerscourt estate or Kilruddery signposted driving route. Include an introduction
House in Wicklow. to our world class waves or take a boat around
the infamous Skellig Islands – the home of
ancient monks and Jedi! With stories of sunken
treasure, captivating wildlife, pirate queens
and unforgettable overnight stays in one of
our famous lighthouses.
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DUBLIN, IRELANDS
SURPRISING HIDDEN
BY NATURE HEARTLANDS
Nature you can see, hear and breathe. Countryside
An intimate and vibrant capital, Dublin is a and waterways calling you to get active. Centuries
bursting with energy and well known for its of heritage waiting to be uncovered. Locals with
warm welcome. Ideally located between the time for a chat. That’s what Ireland’s Hidden
Dublin mountains and the Irish sea, opportunities Heartlands promises … and delivers. Of course,
for adventure are always close by. Amongst the you can get active and explore heritage anywhere,
trendy restaurants, cool café culture and buzzing but in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands it’s different.
pubs, nestled beside Georgian buildings and Here, you set the pace. It’s a slower, more gentle
cobble-stoned avenues, programmes can include form of tourism. A place where memories centre
paddle boarding through Dublin’s River Liffey, around the serenity and the silence, the time you
a cliff hike, zip lining in the Dublin Mountains counted the stars in the clear night sky, the first
or rafting the canals south of the city centre. time you experienced the bounce when walking
After exploring the many free museums, the art in the bog or the evening you popped into the
galleries and of course the Ancient Book of Kells pub and a traditional music session was just
at TrinityCollege Dublin’s Old Library, your clients kicking off. Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands aren’t
can sample the local tastes of Dublin on a Fab hidden, they’re just off the beaten track and
Food Trail, enjoy Dublin’s Whiskey Trail or take away from the tourist glare. Stretching along
in Dublin’s talking statues. For the ultimate Irish Ireland’s breath-taking River Shannon from
experience, be sure to include an afternoon in Leitrim in the north to Lough Derg in the south,
Croke Park, Europe’s third largest stadium to give these nine counties make up what many people
your group the chance to try our Gaelic games, call the real Ireland.
in the home of Ireland’s national sport.
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IRISH SUPPLIER
COMPANY PROFILES
8CARLINGFORD
ADVENTURE CENTRE
Company Name:
Carlingford Adventure Centre Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Thomas McArdle 6-10 March 2019
Email: info@Carlingforadventure.com
Tel: +353 (0) 42 9373100
Web: www.carlingfordadventure.com
The No. 1 activity centre in Ireland, providing aplenty. Whatever your needs from
land, sea and sky adventures for schools, youth transport to accommodation, activities
groups, summer camp & English language and food, conferencing and day trips we
groups since 1990. With onsite accommodation take the hassle out of booking. We provide
for 250 in private en suite dorms, excellent 24hr supervision for children so leaders can
value activity camps and English Language relax! For adults we provide team building
packages. Located in Carlingford a beautiful activities and have many corporate, family
medieval village in Irelands Ancient East, groups and teams visiting us. We partner
just 1 hour from Dublin and Belfast Airports. with many local businesses so can provide
We also have 4 star Holiday homes for a whatever service you need. Groups
unique holiday experience. worldwide visit us throughout the year
We are a one stop provider for groups to and we are happy to work with agents.
experience the real Ireland, with beautiful
scenery, welcoming locals and adventures
9CELTIC GROUP HOSTELS
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Company Name: Celtic Group Hostels
Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Nicola Foley
6-8 March 2019
Email: groups@celticgrouphostels.com
Tel: +353 (0) 1 8550019
Web: www.celticgrouphostels.com
Founded in 1994, Celtic Group Hostels are to in the future, our central reservations
a group of 10 top rated hostels in Ireland office based in Dublin will process and
specialising in group bookings. We have operate all aspects of your group tour
hostels located in Dublin, Cork and along booking, taking care of the hard work and
the Wild Atlantic Way including, Galway, saving you time and money! We work with
Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher (2,000 tour operators, travel agents, language
hostel beds). All our hostels have excellent schools, universities, colleges etc for their
facilities including – FREE breakfast, bed linen group hostel requirements in Ireland. We
& Wi-Fi/self-catering kitchens/social events/ are passionate about Ireland and want to
variety of room types/ensuite rooms/24 hour promote it as a “must visit” youth & student
access, etc. We provide extensive ground travel destination. Want to know more?
handling services including transfers, tours, Arrange an appointment with us at ITB –
attractions, meals, Irish experiences (learn We are exhibiting in the Youth Travel Hall
to play Irish music, dance, sport), etc. If you 4.1 stand 104. Celtic Group Hostels – 25 Years
send group tours to Ireland or are planning Making Groups Happy!
10CONNEMARA WILD
ESCAPES
Company Name:
Attending ITB:
Connemara Wild Escapes
6-8 March 2019
Principal Contact: Cathy Wolfe
Email: info@connemarawildescapes.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 95 49052
Web: www.connemarawildescapes.ie
Connemara Wild Escapes is a tour operator • Best Bespoke West Ireland Adventure
and specialist DMC/ground handler based Tour Operator – EU Business News 2019
in the west of Ireland. We offer bespoke and • Best Outdoor Destination Management
packaged unique half day, 1 day, multi- Tour Operator 2018 – EU Business News
day activities & experiences. These include • Gold Award for Best Tour Operator
local history, heritage & culture, islands, in Ireland – Irish Responsible Tourism
festivals, castles, wildlife & ecology, gourmet, Awards 2015
equestrian, walking, cycling, fishing and
• Silver Award for Best at Engaging Local
adventure. These activities & experiences
People & Culture – World Responsible
can be supplied with accommodation
Tourism Awards 2015
options, transport and local professional
guides. Itineraries can be tailor-made for We are a Wild Atlantic Way Ambassador
FIT and groups. We promote over 550 local and Adventure Ambassador for Ireland. For
suppliers along the new Wild Atlantic Way. groups please contact us directly at cathy@
We proudly promote conservation and connemarawildescapes.ie. We will ensure
responsible travel and have been awarded: your customers’ stay is an exceptional one.
11DELPHI RESORT
Company Name: Delphi Resort
Principal Contact: Cathriona Gibbons Attending ITB:
Email: info@delphiresort.com 6-10 March 2019
Tel: +353 (0) 95 42208
Web: www.delphiadventureresort.com
Delphi Resort is located in the stunning and land based activities to choose from
Delphi valley, Connemara, along Ireland’s – everything from hill walking, yoga and
Wild Atlantic Way. Comprising of a 4* Hotel, cycling to kayaking, surfing and coasteering.
Restaurant, Bar, Spa, Yoga Studio, Café,
206-bed newly-built contemporary hostel
and onsite Adventure Centre, Delphi Resort
offers guests the chance to escape to the West
and experience the warmest of welcomes,
great food and their choice of relaxation
or excitement with a wide range of water
12DONEGAL ADVENTURE
CENTRE
Company Name: Donegal Adventure Centre
Principal Contact: Caoibhe McGee
Attending ITB:
Email: sales@donegaladventurecentre.net
6-8 March 2019
Tel: +353 (0) 71 9842418
Web: www.donegaladventurecentre.net
Donegal Adventure Centre (DAC) is Ireland’s We specialise in educational residential camps
largest Surf and Outdoor Education Centre for students from age 12-18 with our dedicated
which has been delivering residential scholar programmes. Our dedicated youth
language, cultural and surf experiences to centre hosts up to 100 students providing
youths (8-18 years) from Europe, USA and clean and comfortable accommodation,
Ireland since 2002. Located in Bundoran outdoor activities and catering on site.
(named as one of National Geographic’s top Gap/Erasmus programmes for adult learners
surfing destinations in the world) in the North (age 18 and up) are provided as part of our
West of Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way. 3-month Outdoor Instructor Training Course.
Within easy access to Ireland’s main airports: We have successfully delivered outdoor sport,
• Belfast International (2hrs 30mins) cultural and English learning programmes
• Dublin Airport (3hrs 30mins) for AFS (Germany), The Institute of Study
• Ireland West Knock Airport (1hr 30mins) Abroad (Ireland), Delta Iodones (Spain),
• Derry Airport (1hr 30mins) Sport & Language (France) among others.
13EI TRAVEL GROUP
Company Name:
EI Travel Group Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Esther Verbueken 6-8 March 2019
Email: sales@eitravelgroup.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 1 9073265
Web: www.eitravelgroup.ie
EI Travel Group is a full service Destination client. We are happy to take care of all
Management Company for Ireland. We offer your travel needs including; transport, airport
both coach based discovery tours with Ireland’s transfers, accommodation, visits, logistics and
bucket list of destinations to choose from. We are tour creation for any group size. Proud owners
also one of Ireland’s leading outdoor adventure of the EFQM Excellence Award.
operators offering walking, cycling and mixed Below is a list of our services with links to
adventure tours both guided and self-guided. further information on our website:
The group has a variety of services and now • Irish Day Tours
includes The Riddler Restaurant and The Irish • Multi Day Tours
Whiskey Museum, where you can discover the • The Irish Whiskey Museum
intriguing tale of Irish Whiskey. We operate our • The Riddler Restaurant
own fleet of luxury coaches and minibuses • Walking and cycling tours
from 4 to 64 seats and our drivers/guides have • Tailored Tours
been carefully handpicked and trained to • Coach Hire and Airport Transfers
give a high quality experience to every
14GREAT LIGHTHOUSES
OF IRELAND
Company Name:
Great Lighthouses of Ireland
Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Dave Ward
6-10 March 2019
Email: info@greatlighthouses.com
Tel: +353 (0) 1 2715400
Web: www.greatlighthouses.com
Featuring 13 Lighthouse Experiences in breath- • Loop Head, Co Clare
taking coastal locations, Great Lighthouses of • The Great Light, Belfast
Ireland offers visitors the chance to visit, tour or • Hook, Co Wexford
stay in our most spectacular lighthouses along • Ballycotton, Co Cork
our coast. With a range of services from • Galley Head, Co Cork
accommodation to visitor centres and guided • Valentia Island, Co Kerry
tours, visitors can explore the distinct experiences • St Johns Point, Co. Down
each lighthouse offers reflecting its own history,
• Blackhead, Co Antrim
nature and environment, people and place,
• Rathlin West Light, Co Antrim
with aspects to appeal to people of all ages and
interests. The Great Lighthouses of Ireland are: Our Storykeepers’ Hosts and Guides will take
visitors on a tour to the top of our towers, share
• St John’s Point, Co Donegal
their maritime stories and advise you on the best
• Fanad Head, Co Donegal
adventures each location offers. A profile and
• Wicklow Head, Co Wicklow booking information for each of our lighthouses
• Clare Island, Co Mayo is on www.greatlighthouses.com.
15INDEPENDENT HOLIDAY
HOSTELS OF IRELAND
Company Name:
Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Michael Keane 6-8 March 2019
Email: marketing@hostels-ireland.com
Tel: +353 (0) 87 2563380
Web: www.Hostels-ireland.com
Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland
(IHH) is the National Tourist Board Approved
Association of Holiday Hostels.
Hostels are located throughout the country,
along the Wild Atlantic Way, in the Sunny
South East, in the gorgeous midland and
lakeland regions as well as in the vibrant
cities of Dublin, Galway and Cork and all
offer a range of private and dorm style
accommodation.
16IRELAND WALK, HIKE, BIKE
Company Name: Ireland Walk, Hike, Bike
Principal Contact: Maurice Whelan
Email: mauricew@irelandwalkhikebike.com Attending ITB:
Tel: +353 (0) 66 7186181 6-8 March 2019
Web: www.irelandwalkhikebike.com
We offer a full ground handling service • Supplier relationships – We have spent
specialising in walking and cycling holidays more than 2 decades sourcing the very
to international partners looking to offer world best local suppliers.
class experiences in Ireland. Resources
What sets us apart? • Dedicated contact person within IWHB
• 25 years’ Experience – We know Ireland’s guaranteeing response to your questions
Trails and roads better than anyone. within 24hrs.
• Multilingual guides • Highly trained and Experienced guides in
• Security – We have been a driving force all regions of Ireland
in the Irish adventure tourism industry for • We write our own route notes and guide
25 years books to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible Tourism – We are one of • Route notes available in multiple
Ireland’s only tour operators certified by languages
Eco Tourism Ireland • Customised tours
17ISLAND VIEW
RIDING STABLES LTD
Company Name:
Island View Riding Stables Ltd Attending ITB:
Principal Contact: Ursula Schweiger 6-9 March 2019
Email: islandviewridingstables@gmail.com
Tel: +353 (0) 71 9166156
Web: www.islandviewridingstables.com
Island View Riding Stables is run by Irish Bus parking and tea rooms on site. Equestrian
German couple Raymond O’Connor and holiday packages range from 2 nights to a 6
Ursula Schweiger. We offer beach rides and day trail ride. Accommodation options include
equestrian holidays in the North West of Ireland self catering, B&B or 3 star Hotel with full board.
at the foot of Benbulben mountain. Situated Our Mix and Match package is a mix of
between the Wild Atlantic Way view points of lessons and beach rides and our Atlantic
Mullaghmore and Streedagh Beach, the stables Trailweek is a week-long adventure for
have access to several secluded sandy beaches experienced riders. Our horses are Irish bred,
and their own private tidal island, the former well schooled and hand-picked for their
home of the O’Connor family. We offer a variety excellent temperament. Island View Riding
of short scenic beach rides and long day trails. Stables is open all year and Association of
The shorter rides are ideal for families or groups Irish Riding Establishments approved. The
including beginners. Experienced riders can O’Connor family are more than 25 years in
ride across the lagoon to explore the island on business. Awarded “One of top 10 activities
a 4 or 5 hour trek. All ages and levels catered along the Wild Atlantic Way” by National
for. Sightseeing options for non riders available. Geographic.
18FI-78107-BD-0119 E: businessdevelopment@failteireland.ie T: +353 (0) 1 8847700
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