Ireland’s tourism industry was celebrated on Friday at the Irish Tourism Industry Awards, where winners in 14 categories won awards for excellence and innovation.
The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), the umbrella group for the tourism industry in Ireland, organises the awards in conjunction with Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Over 550 people from the industry were in attendance.
Designed with the intention of rewarding innovation and excellence in tourism, 14 worthy winners were ultimately selected from approximately 250 entries.
Award winners included Westport House for Best Leisure Tourism Innovation, Dublin Airport for Best International Access Initiative and the GPO Witness History Visitor Centre for Best Cultural Experience.
There was also a Special Recognition Award from the Irish Tourism Industry for the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, which the adjudicating panel felt shone a positive spotlight on Ireland to a global audience.
Minister for Tourism, Shane Ross was on hand to present the Waterford Crystal trophies to winners at a gala event in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road.
Speaking at the event, Minister Ross said, "The range of awards recognises both innovation and excellence and rewards the best operators within Irish tourism. It gives us the opportunity to come together to champion excellence, reward success and inspire others in the tourism industry to follow suit. Congratulations to all winners."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
