On behalf of Becky, Fiona, our chair Breffní Ingerton and the board of Kerry Convention Bureau, we would like to extend the warmest of festive greetings to our valued clients, members, industry partners & #KerryAmbassadors 🎄
We look forward to reconnecting and collaborating in 2025 to assist #MICE groups to #MakeItIreland & #MeetInKerry ☘
#WorkLiveVisit #DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
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#MerryKerryChristmas 🎄
As our busiest year on record draws to a close, we were delighted to bring #TeamKerry together at @killarneygreatsouthern
for our last members update of the year, followed by a fabulously festive afternoon tea.
Thanks to our board, our partners Failte Ireland and @kerrycountycouncil, members and @discoverkerry_ for all the support and collaboration this year and to the team at @killarneygreatsouthern for hosting us 🙏
#DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland ☘️
#IBTM2024 .... it's a wrap!
Incredible week at @ibtmevents Barcelona as part of #TeamIreland on the @meetinireland stand, with #TeamKerry flying the #MeetInKerry flag high alongside O'Donoghue Ring Collection and Killarney Hotels Collection ☘️
Thank you to our partners at Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for the opportunity to participate in this fantastic #DestinationShowcase - the stand looked amazing and was a hive of activity, with engaged #EventProfs keen to hear what #Kerry has to offer for #BusinessEvents 🙏
Thanks also to City DNA for the opportunity to attend the #CVBCafe - an evening of insightful discussion with colleagues from Convention Bureaux across Europe and to @meetinireland and @visitflanders for the wonderful Associations Dinner event.
Our famous Irish welcome bookended the trip too with a lovely and gratefully received #PureCork welcome at the @cork_airport_hotel after an evening of delayed flights and super late arrival into a snowy and icy Cork.
#IBTMWorld #PeoplePowered #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
Northstar Meetings Group Global Incentive Summit
#WhatANight #FantasticFinale #GIS24 #NMGEvents #DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland ☘️
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A look back at last week's event which saw Kerry Convention Bureau and the Kerry Ambassador Programme bringing 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.
The day was 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 Department of Foreign Affairs.
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 ☘
Locations: Lakeview Estate and RDI Hub
Keynote speaker: Nuala Moore
#KerryHomecomingFestival #KerryAmbassadors #VisitWorkLive #DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
Day Three #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland Fam Programme ☘️
Our final day saw us starting the day with a show round of @muckrossparkhotel followed by an immersive tour of the Traditional Farms @muckross.house.killarney. It was then on to @thebrehonhotel and @kcc_killarney where we finished our tour with a stage bow, before closing out our action packed weekend with a finale lunch at @killarneygreatsouthern
We then bid our group the fondest of farewells as they headed home via @kerryairport_kir, @corkairport, @dublinairport and @irishrail 🛩 🚉
Transfers: @kerrycoaches
Media Partner: @hqglobalmag
#DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
#MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland Fam Programme Day Two ☘️
Our morning commenced with a show round of The Ashe Hotel followed by the opening session of Tedx Tralee at Siamsa Tire, and then walk through of MTU campus and Kerry Sports Academy, with Kerry Ambassador Catherine Carty.
After an estate tour and delicious lunch at Ballygarry Estate, we moved onwards to Killarney.
After checking into their accommdation, the group enjoyed a jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park and orientation walk around Killarney town before heading out to Killarney Brewing and Distillery for a Taste and Tour experience.
Our evening concluded with an educational tour of Killarney Urban Farm, dining at Tge Tan Yard and night cap at Pigs Lane.
Thanks to all our @kcbkerry members who supported the programme and connected with group, with a special thanks to our accommodation partners @killarneygreatsouthern and @killarneyplazahotel 🙏
Transfers: @kerrycoaches
Media Partner: HQ Magazine @meetingmedia
#DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
Day One: #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland fam programme
Shining a spotlight on #Tralee and extending the warmest of #Irish welcomes to our UK and Irish #EventProfs as they #DiscoverKerry ☘️
Massive thanks to our accommodation partners @meadowlands_hotel and @theashehotel, @roundysbartralee for our official welcome reception, @siamsa_tire for the entertainment, @rosehoteltralee for our wonderful dining experience and @kcbkerry newest member @kingdomwhiskeykerry for closing out the evening with a #Gin masterclass 🙏
Transport: @kerrycoaches
Media Partner: @hqglobalmag
Last week we were delighted to host Simon Gidman, @tourismireland GB Business Tourism and Luxury Specialist on a whistle stop tour, covering all five of our #MeetInKerry #MICEReady destinations.
Thanks to all our members who supported this #DestinationDeepDive and connected with Simon to showcase their venues, properties and experiences 🙏☘️
#DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
#GES24 #ThoughtLeadership #ConnectingProgressWithPurpose #DiscoverKerry #HomeOfExtraordinaryEvents #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland
This week, KCB were privileged to attend the inaugural Global Economic Summit 2024, a not-for-profit three day summit bringing heads of state, international leaders and decision makers to #MeetInKerry ☘
With its goal of connecting progress with purpose by inspiring fresh thinking and new perspectives on solutions to global challenges, choosing to #MakeItIreland drew on Ireland’s unique position as a bridge between the US, Europe and the rest of the world and our reputation as a key global hub for innovation.
Set against a backdrop of Kerry’s majestic mountains, the prestigious event was held in the Europe Hotel, nestled on the shores of Lough Léin, often referred to as ‘Lake of Learning; a fitting location for this significant gathering of global leaders, where the objective of transforming words into meaningful impact., which can dominate boardroom conversation and help inform policy making could be achieved.
We’d like to thank Enda and Sarah at the Business Post for choosing to #MeetInKerry, and extend a massive congratulations to Summit MD Megan, Malcolm, Bryan and wider team on delivering this incredible powerhouse event to such great success, shining the most fantastic #BusinessEvent spotlight on Kerry on the global stage 🙏
Special mention must go to Michael, David and the team at Europe Hotel, as well as our other KCB members involved including RDI Hub and Kerry Coaches.
#DiscoverKerry #MeetInKerry #MakeItIreland