Kerry Convention Bureau

Kerry Convention Bureau Promoting Kerry as an iconic and diverse destination for business tourism events including international conventions, meetings and incentives.

If you are looking for a destination that will inspire fresh thinking and new perspectives, look no further than the kingdom of Kerry. Located in the south west of Ireland, with the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry on our doorstep, the region is famous for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural history and offers a range of diverse and creative program enhancements which will delight and excite

your delegates. Wide open spaces, unique landscapes, natural and cultural wonders are complimented by first class conference and accommodation facilities. Combine nature, history and culture to create inspiring and motivating programs that will awaken delegate senses, engage minds and reward efforts. Home to Ireland’s second largest convention centre, with a capacity of 2,500 pax & 500 bedrooms on site and with the highest concentration of 4&5* properties in the country, the region also offers unrivalled facilities in idyllic locations, suitable for all types of meetings and incentives. Easily accessible from within Europe and serviced by three international and one regional airport, Kerry is a safe and friendly destination offering a truly extraordinary meeting place from which your delegates can explore the regions’ outstanding natural and cultural wonders. We are a destination committed to sustainability and reducing our industries impact on the environment. We work with our membership to provide ‘green’ meeting options. If your organisation is looking to deliver legacy outcomes to your event and give something back, we have meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility activities on offer. Our destinations are extremely compact with some amazing offsite venues, located in close proximity to meeting and accommodation facilities. Unusual venues from stately homes to breweries to traditional farms are available as dining and activity venues and will guarantee the WOW factor for your event. We have options catering up to 1000 pax, providing authentic, cultural and historical experiences. For activity programs, the options are limitless, providing delegates the chance to get outside of four walls and experience natures playground. Excite your group with immersive experiences, from high adventure to rewarding luxury in breath taking landscapes. Diverse itinerary options full of artisan food, craft making, and musical experiences can be found in the vibrant, creative communities dotted across the region. Kerry Convention Bureau is here to be your one stop destination resource and offers a free and impartial service facilitating connections to passionate, local suppliers who are committed to working together to make your event a success. Our region wide membership comprises of local venues, hotels, activity providers, travel companies and DMC’s who have joined forces to attract international incentives and meetings to the area. As well as both our KCB team members, many of our members are SITE Certified Incentive Specialists. As well as assisting with venue sourcing, bid creation and site inspections, we can assist with creative ideas to build into your program ensuring delegates remember and talk about your event for years to come.

It's an exciting week ahead at Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney, as the town extends the warmest of   welcomes to attende...
12/01/2025

It's an exciting week ahead at Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney, as the town extends the warmest of welcomes to attendees of Your Roots Are Showing 🎼

With an action packed programme filled with musical showcases, hands on workshops, panel discussions, trade and gig fairs, this is a business event with a difference, committed to showcasing the future of music, and providing opportunities for attendees to connect with a global mix of industry influencers as they and for networking, collaboration, and career opportunities.

Tuesday's nights Folk in Fusion - YRAS Live concert will bring together some of the finest musicians and performers from both sides of the Atlantic and is open to all. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.inec.ie/gigs/folk-in-fusion-yras-live/. 🎤🪕

We'd like to wish the very best of luck to Charlene Sloan, Brendan McCreanor and all the YRAS team for the week ahead, to Breffní Ingerton and who will be working tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver this large scale and to our member hotels, offsite venues, transport & activity providers involved in looking after the attendees ☘

Thank you also to Fáilte Ireland and all the local stakeholders including Kerry County Council, Discover Kerry and Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce who have provided support and assistance to help make this event a success 🙏

As we embark on the new year ahead, we'd like to wish all our valued clients, Kerry Convention Bureau members,  , indust...
31/12/2024

As we embark on the new year ahead, we'd like to wish all our valued clients, Kerry Convention Bureau members, , industry colleagues and partners a most wonderful 2025.... full of joy, prosperity, peace, good health and happiness ☘️



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 .....are you Barcelona bound for IBTM Events next week?Kerry Convention Bureau are excited to be attending the show and...
11/11/2024

.....are you Barcelona bound for IBTM Events next week?

Kerry Convention Bureau are excited to be attending the show and will be joining a fantastic line up of Irish industry partners on the Meet in Ireland stand F60, including our colleagues Mary Mc Quinn from O Donoghue Ring Collection and Eva Schmid from Killarney Hotels Collection The Europe Hotel & Resort ☘️

Kerry provides a globally recognised sustainable stage on which to create and deliver a truly unforgettable in one of the world's most captivating destinations.

If you are attending the show and would like to connect. and chat through the , and options available for events when you choose to and , please reach out via the IBTM platform and our exhibitor listing to make an appointment.

Alternatively, just stop by stand F40 and say hello...☘️

We hope to see you there!








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10/11/2024

Northstar Meetings Group Global Incentive Summit

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We are so excited for Global Incentive Summit and to be working with Fáilte Ireland, Meet in Ireland, Kerry County Counc...
02/11/2024

We are so excited for Global Incentive Summit and to be working with Fáilte Ireland, Meet in Ireland, Kerry County Council Tourism Ireland, The Europe Hotel & Resort, Wallace Travel Group DMC and our partners to ensure the 180 attendees of receive the warmest of welcomes.

Thanks to Northstar Meetings Group and all involved in delivering this incredible global which is going to shine a spotlight on the options that has to offer for groups, helping these global Discover Kerry and truly place it on their .

Looking forward to meeting everyone next week and sharing in the the summit attendees have enjoyed as they and ☘️

Last week, Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme brought together its founding ambassadors, members...
28/10/2024

Last week, Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme brought together its founding ambassadors, members of the Kerry diaspora, industry leaders and county representatives for a very special day of networking and engagement, celebrating both the successes of the programme to date and Kerry’s new unified place brand: Discover Kerry

The Kerry Ambassador Programme, which launched in October 2022, aims to drive economic growth through business events and raise Kerry's profile as a premier business hub. The programme is led by Kerry Convention Bureau, in partnership with Kerry County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Tech Industry Alliance and Prosper Kerry.

Held as a key event within Kerry County Council’s Kerry Homecoming Festival programme, part of the Global Irish Festival Series; a joint initiative of Fáilte Ireland and the of Foreign Affairs, our event commenced with a networking lunch at Lakeview House and Estate, the ancestral home of Sir Maurice O'Connell.

The O'Connell family opened the doors to their beautiful home, welcoming the group and sharing the history of the house, estate, and family. The group then toured the onsite whiskey business, makers of the award-winning & Lakeview Single Estate Whiskeys.

The afternoon business session, held at the RDI Hub, featured an update on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, engaging panel discussions with Kerry Ambassadors and Programme Partners, expertly moderated by Mary Gallagher and a keynote speech by world record-breaking Irish Open Water Swimmer, Nuala Moore. Nuala, a Di**le native, shared her experiences as an adventurer and author, highlighting the significance of place and character in driving progress and innovation.

With its theme ‘Shaped by the landscape; Exploring The Impact Of The Kerry Character in Business from the Local to the Global’, the day celebrated the significance of place and character running through Kerry’s success stories and the innovative people who continue to drive progress, legacy and impact on a local and global stage ☘

Lakeview House and Estate and the RDI Hub are both new members to KCB, and we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to Maurice and Francesca at Lakeview, and Liam Cronin and his team for providing such incredible and for helping making the day such a seamless success.

Thank you also to Maria Moynihan Lee and the team at Milestone Inventive, Truffle Honey for the exquisite catering and Great Southern Killarney for extending the warmest of hospitality to all our attendees who availed of our event transfer, provided by Kerry Coaches 🙏

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Last weekend, Kerry Convention Bureau showcased Kerry as a globally recognised sustainable business events destination t...
14/10/2024

Last weekend, Kerry Convention Bureau showcased Kerry as a globally recognised sustainable business events destination to eight hailing from the UK and Ireland.

Shining a spotlight on the ease of access to Kerry with guests travelling via Kerry Airport, Cork Airport, Dublin Airport and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, this focused programme provided a taster of what Kerry has to offer for business events over a two-day, two-night educational programme, split across and .

With its combination of immersive experiences, venue show rounds and industry networking, the group were left with an unforgettable impression of a region with compact destinations that deliver first-class authentic MICE events which combine iconic landscapes and culture with expertise, knowledge, and warm hospitality to seamlessly deliver extraordinary and memorable events for attendees.

To underpin Kerry’s ranking of #19 on Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Index, we implemented important elements around sustainability at every touch point, and brought in and UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Recreation and Fitness - MTU Catherine Carty to talk to our group about the focus on and in the upcoming conference.

We'll be sharing wrap up posts of each day over the coming week but for now we'd like to extend a massive thank you to all the members who supported the programme, with a special shout out to accommodation partners Meadowlands Hotel Tralee The Ashe Hotel, Great Southern Killarney and The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa and Kerry Coaches for all the transfers 🙏 ☘



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13/10/2024

Thank you to The Rose Hotel for incorporating this wonderful experience in to their showcase for our group on the programmes opening night. Delighted to have Kingdom Whiskey Tasting Events on board as Kerry Convention Bureau newest member and looking forward to working together ☘️

It's been a big week of recognition for Kerry Convention Bureau member hotels with the announcement of three   hotels fe...
09/10/2024

It's been a big week of recognition for Kerry Convention Bureau member hotels with the announcement of three hotels featuring in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide awards, and three in Condé Nast Top 25 European Resorts Readers Choice Awards 👏

Massive congratulations to Sheen Falls Lodge on achieving both two Michelin Keys which recognise an 'exceptional stay' and coming in at #6 on the Conde Nast list.

Both The Killarney Park and The Victoria were awarded one Michelin Key, with the distinction recognising a 'very special stay'.

Killarney Hotels Collection The Europe Hotel & Resort, and The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens joined Sheen Falls in the Conde Nast list, coming in at #12 and #18 respectively.

; if you have on your and would like to find out more about incorporating one of 's world class hotels in to an upcoming business event programme, please reach out for an informal chat or visit www.kerryconventiobureau.com

https://www.hospitalityireland.com/hotel/14-irish-hotels-granted-inaugural-michelin-key-awards-206435



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The Michelin Guide has revealed its brand new Key distinctions, including 14 Irish hotels on the list, RTÉ reported this week.

Thank you to AIPCO - Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers for this week's educational event held at L...
21/09/2024

Thank you to AIPCO - Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers for this week's educational event held at Leopardstown Racecourse

We were delighted to attend alongside our colleagues Ann Shanahan from Killarney Convention Centre and Mary Mc Quinn from O'Donoghue Ring Collection.

Supported by Fáilte Ireland, the event provided a great opportunity to both delve deep in to the timely topic of 'AI for Business Events' but also to engage and network with industry partners from around the country ☘️

With the release of the Irish Independent Travel annual Top 100 Hotels, we are beyond thrilled to see so many Kerry Conv...
17/09/2024

With the release of the Irish Independent Travel annual Top 100 Hotels, we are beyond thrilled to see so many Kerry Convention Bureau members recognised in this prestigious list.

Massive congratulations to all those featured, with a special mention to Parknasilla Resort & Spa making the Top 5, our newest member hotel Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa moving up to #10 and The Victoria, Killarney who were the highest placing new entrant, coming in at #30 👏

We are so proud to see the flag flying high with such strong representation from our member hotels across the county, with each of the hotels offering exceptional experiences in idyllic locations for all types of , be it a meeting, conference or incentive programme.

Sustainability is a key focus across our membership, with the hotels featured here actively undertaking third party accreditation and implementing innovative sustainability measures.

To and find out more about the facilities on offer at each of these hotels, visit www.kerryconventionbureau.com

Alternatively reach out today to set up an informal chat and let us share with you why you should and ☘

The Victoria | Sheen Falls Lodge | The Europe Hotel & Resort | The Killarney Park | Parknasilla Resort & Spa | Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa | Great Southern Killarney | Cahernane House Hotel | Lake Hotel Killarney

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New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast  It is our pleasure to share Episode Nine of our Kerry Ambassador Progra...
11/09/2024

New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast

It is our pleasure to share Episode Nine of our Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast Series, created in partnership with Radio Kerry and presented by Mary Gallagher🎙

In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Paudie Healy, CEO and Founder of Universal Access.

Universal Access are international experts in Accessibility, Disability Inclusion and Sustainability, who work across all industry sectors delivering accessible and inclusive solutions. With Paudie at it's helm, the organisation are committed to improving the lives for people with disabilities and the ageing society through solutions for business to maximise their employee talents, profits, and sustainability.

As well as serving on international boards, national and international standards committees, he is a regular speaker globally. Paudie is also a former appointee by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport in Ireland to the Government Tourism Leadership Group.

At a local level, Paudie is treasurer for Kerry GAA and as will hear from this interview, he has drawn on both his passion for the sport and his focus on inclusivity to create the inaugural GAA Social Festival which will be a signature event in the upcoming Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween 🎃

To listen to how being from Kerry has shaped and influenced Paudie’s career, his hopes for this new family focused sporting festival and what it will mean for Kerry, and his goal to bring more events to Kerry with the support of Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme, you can download/listen to the episode using the link below:

📱Radio Kerry website: https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/kerryambassadorprogramme/episode-9-paudie-healy-universal-access-ireland-400144

For more information on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, please visit https://www.kerryconventionbureau.com/ambassadors/

To find out more about the exciting programme of events taking place during the two week Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween, visit http://www.homecomingkerry.ie/

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New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast  It is our pleasure to share Episode Nine of our Kerry Ambassador Progra...
11/09/2024

New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast

It is our pleasure to share Episode Nine of our Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast Series, created in partnership with Radio Kerry and presented by Mary Gallagher🎙

In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Paudie Healy, CEO and Founder of Universal Access.

Universal Access are international experts in Accessibility, Disability Inclusion and Sustainability, who work across all industry sectors delivering accessible and inclusive solutions. With Paudie at it's helm, the organisation are committed to improving the lives for people with disabilities and the ageing society through solutions for business to maximise their employee talents, profits, and sustainability.

As well as serving on international boards, national and international standards committees, Paudie is a non-executive board director of European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT) asbl., Universal Design taskforce member with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), professional member with the IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals and a regular speaker globally. Paudie is also a former appointee by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport in Ireland to the Government Tourism Leadership Group.

At a local level, Paudie is treasurer for Kerry GAA and as will hear from this interview, he has drawn on both his passion for the sport and his focus on inclusivity to create the inaugural GAA Social Festival which will be a signature event in the upcoming Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween 🎃

To listen to how being from Kerry has shaped and influenced Paudie’s career, his hopes for this new family focused sporting festival and what it will mean for Kerry, and his goal to bring more events to Kerry with the support of Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme, you can download/listen to the episode using the links below:

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X4skmvJhx8iPjZzB8Ci9W?si=xfNHmKIqQ2KSrWebKKp6Bw

📱Radio Kerry website: https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/kerryambassadorprogramme/episode-9-paudie-healy-universal-access-ireland-400144

Please do subscribe to the series so you can hear from more from our accomplished founding Ambassadors.

For more information on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, please visit https://www.kerryconventionbureau.com/ambassadors/

To find out more about the exciting programme of events taking place during the two week Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween, visit http://www.homecomingkerry.ie/



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Back down west after a whirlwind 24 hours attending the annual SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence  ....
19/07/2024

Back down west after a whirlwind 24 hours attending the annual SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence .

This is always an event not to be missed, and this year's fantastic affair , held in The K Club was no exception. Despite the grey skies, the day shone bright with a record breaking 130 heading to Kildare for a true festival of connections, engagment and relationship building while enjoying plenty of activities and delicious treats.

Delighted to have such so many in attendance too, with Aisling Foley, Mary Mc Quinn, Alice Thompson, Sheila O'Sullivan, Bart Ryszytylo, Denise O'Sullivan, Fallon Griffin and Meg Dalton all flying the flag high alongside us.

A massive congratulations to all those involved in delivering this event; SITE Ireland President Marie Lawlor and the SITE board members, in particular Stuart Thornton and Lorraine Allis, John Costelloe and the The K Club team and Oran Masterson and the Orangeworks Events Ireland crew for the amazing array of immersive activities 👏 ☘️



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Back down west after a whirlwind 24 hours attending the annual SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence  ....
19/07/2024

Back down west after a whirlwind 24 hours attending the annual SITE Ireland | Society for Incentive Travel Excellence .

This is always an event not to be missed, and this year's fantastic affair , held in The K Club was no exception. Despite the grey skies, the day shone bright with a record breaking 130 heading to Kildare for a true festival of connections, engagment and relationship building while enjoying plenty of activities and delicious treats.

Delighted to have such so many in attendance too, with Aisling Foley, Mary Mc Quinn, Alice Thompson, Sheila O'Sullivan, Bart Ryszytylo, Denise O'Sullivan, Fallon Griffin and Meg Dalton all flying the flag high alongside us.

A massive congratulations to all those involved in delivering this event; SITE Ireland President Marie Lawlor and the SITE board members, in particular Stuart Thornton and Lorraine Allis John Costelloe and the The K Club team and Oran Masterson and the Orangeworks Events Ireland crew for the amazing array of immersive activities 👏 ☘️

 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Elaine Hull from SFA-Connect (Sarah Fleming Associates Ltd) for a whirlwind v...
18/07/2024



Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Elaine Hull from SFA-Connect (Sarah Fleming Associates Ltd) for a whirlwind visit to , accompanied by Orla Moule from Meet in Ireland.

With an itinerary focusing on show rounds of key meetings infrastructure in both and for association conferences, we were delighted to facilitate introductions to our members and shine on a spotlight on what has to offer when associations choose to and ☘

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New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast It is our pleasure to share Episode Eight of our Kerry Ambassador Progra...
26/06/2024

New Episode: Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast

It is our pleasure to share Episode Eight of our Kerry Ambassador Programme Podcast Series, created in partnership with Radio Kerry and presented by Mary Gallagher 🎙

In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Edel Lawlor, Founder and Director of Expressive Play, a hugely successful Child, Adolescent, and Training & Therapy Centre located in Kilflynn, Kerry.

As well as running her successful practice, Edel is a Social Entrepreneur, winning many awards for her work and innovation in business, and was listed as one of the top 100 Social Entrepreneurs in Europe 2022.

In 2016, she organised a 300 pax Child Trauma Conference, bringing world renowned speakers to Kerry, and has both published work and been a TedX speaker.

As you will hear from this interview, Edel is extremely passionate about the kingdom, the sea and the treasures within it. Drawing on this passion for both the magic of Kerry and the power of play and storytelling, Edel founded the Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, which is taking place this weekend and also recently collaborated with fellow founding Kerry Ambassador Fiona Stack, General Manager of Radio Kerry to create and deliver the Hidden Lights project.

To listen to how being from Kerry has shaped and influenced Edel’s career and her hopes to repeat her past success in bringing world renowned speakers and expertise to Kerry through hosting conferences, with the support of Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme, you can download/listen to the episode using the links below:

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YFU7Kvcb6nsTgQmv4Xd8G?si=xa70ihT5S4q7xbYDyqbT3A

📱Radio Kerry website: https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/kerryambassadorprogramme/episode-8-edel-lawlor-expressive-play-389566

Please do subscribe to the series so you can hear from more from our accomplished founding Ambassadors.

For more information on the Kerry Ambassador Programme, please visit https://www.kerryconventionbureau.com/ambassadors/

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