Happy Valentine's Day!
The Sustainable Tourism Network is thrilled to sponsor the Most Devoted To the Outdoor Scene Award at the Outsider.ie People of the Year Awards! 🎉
A huge congratulations to all the incredible nominees who show huge love to their communities every day! 👏 Your dedication and hard work are making Ireland a better place to live, work, play, and welcome visitors. 🌍💚
🌟 Nominees:
- Corinna Nolan
- Fergal Somerville
- Maura Kiely
- Angela Flynn
- Lisa Howley
- Enda Cloake
- Eoin McMahon
- Peter Conroy
- Leo Mahon
📖 Read more about these eco champions here: https://outsider.ie/outsider-awards/most-devoted-2024/
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🌿🏆 Exciting News! 🏆🌿
The Sustainable Tourism Network is thrilled to sponsor the Eco Hero (Professionals & Companies) Award at the Outsider Magazine People of the Year Awards! 🎉
A huge congratulations to all the incredible nominees! 👏 Your dedication and hard work are making Ireland a better place to live, work, play, and welcome visitors. 🌍💚
🌟 Nominees:
🌊 Sea Synergy
⛰ Spur Outdoor
🗑 Picker Pals World
🏞 LilyMais.dingle
🌱 Zirkulu
🥾 Matt McConway, Path Manager, Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration Project, Croagh Patrick
🐚 William McIniny, Wild Seafood Foraging Workshops
🏖 Dr. Kevin Lynch, Beaches and Dunes Project
📖 Read more about these eco champions here: https://outsider.ie/outsider-awards/eco-hero-professional-2024/
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🌿 A warm welcome to our new Sustainable Tourism Network members! ✨
- School of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Technological University Dublin
- Armada Hotel
- Killary Fjord Boat Tours
- Dublin Discovered Boat Tours
- Tangneys of Killarney Ireland – Killarney Jaunting Cars Ltd
- Pinergy
- Repucon Consulting
- Hiraal International Consulting
- Spud
- Erne Water Taxi
- Canal Boat Restaurant
We are thrilled to be working with you on your journey to becoming a sustainable tourism business. 🌱
You’re in great company as our network, community, and knowledge-sharing continue to grow, transforming the Irish tourism industry into one that gives back more than it takes. 🇮🇪💚
If you’ve got FOMO, we’d love to welcome your tourism business to our community too. You can visit our website www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie to find out more about member benefits or click here to organise a chat with Aoibheann about signing up: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/719ff1722955475aab0fdff1d139f052%40sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/meetingtype/3fde564c-477f-4330-90d7-a473dbb147ae?anonymous
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It's always nice on a Friday to look back at the positives that the week has brought. At STN, we have been overwhelmed by the great feedback about our Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference.
In truth, we know it was a big success because so many amazing speakers shared their wisdom and experience with a group of engaged delegates that want to transform Irish tourism into a haven of sustainability.
Take a bow:
Darina Allen – Ballymaloe Cookery School & Organic Farm School
Adam Harris – Founder & CEO, AsIAm
Barry Rogers – Head of the Dublin City Tourism Unit
Bronagh O’Rourke – Managing Director, Burren Farm Experience
Ray Ó Foghlú – Development Lead, Hometree
James Chilton – Associate Director, KPMG Future Analytics Consulting
Fiona McKenna – Sustainable Destination Development Officer, Clare Tourism Development
Hazel Hurley – Graphic recorder, illustrator & community artist
John Burke – Managing Director, Armada Hotel
Eoin Cluskey – Co-founder, Bread41
Brendan Dunford – Founder, Burren Beo Trust & Farming for Nature
Our network felt vibrant and vital and energised like never before due to your spirit and vibrancy. If our network sounds like something you would like to be a part of, drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll organise a chat.
And if you're sorry you missed this year's conference, we're delighted to announce that the date and venue are already set next year's event so put this in your calendar now: Thursday, 22 January 2026 Killeavy Castle Estate, Newry, County Armagh
You can register your interest here: https://forms.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/SustainableTravelIreland/form/RegisterYourInterestInspiringSustainableTourismCon/formperma/lozUath3K5pJc4kJaVwMbH4dOOHMDFr6feXM-qRV3MQ
You'll then be the first to know when tickets go on sale at early bird prices.
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🌍✨ Just 3 days to go! ✨🌍
Join us for the MUST-ATTEND Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on Thurs 23 Jan at the stunning & sustainable Armada Hotel, Co Clare. 🌊🏨
🎤 Prepare to be inspired by our incredible line-up of speakers and contributors:
🍴 Darina Allen – Ballymaloe Cookery School & Organic Farm School
💡 Adam Harris – Founder & CEO, AsIAm
🏙 Barry Rogers – Head of the Dublin City Tourism Unit
🌾 Bronagh O’Rourke – Managing Director, Burren Farm Experience
🌲 Ray Ó Foghlú – Development Lead, Hometree
📊 James Chilton – Associate Director, KPMG Future Analytics Consulting
🌟 Fiona McKenna – Sustainable Destination Development Officer, Clare Tourism Development
🎨 Hazel Hurley – Graphic recorder, illustrator & community artist
🏨 John Burke – Managing Director, Armada Hotel
🍞 Eoin Cluskey – Co-founder, Bread41
🌱 Brendan Dunford – Founder, Burren Beo Trust & Farming for Nature
🤝 Network, collaborate, and share ideas with like-minded professionals and innovators.
🔗 Learn more about our contributors and secure your spot today! Tickets: €145 + VAT
https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
✨ Sustainable Tourism Network Members: Enjoy a 20% discount! Email [email protected] for your discount code before booking.
Don’t miss this opportunity to drive meaningful change in sustainable tourism. 🌎💚
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It’s just 1 WEEK till our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism conference. It takes place on Thurs 23/1/23 in the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co Clare. Tickets cost €145+ vat. Booking link in bio & on our website. https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
We have an amazing group of often ordinary people telling us about the extraordinary work that they are doing to make the tourism industry sustainable. These people are working away behind the scenes to effect real & positive change both within their businesses & organisations & at community & destination level.
In preparation for the big event, I’ve been catching up with the speakers all this week & I am personally blown away by what they have done & the wisdom they will share.
I want as many people as possible to benefit from their insights & experience as possible - which is why I’m encouraging you to make space in your diary for this conference. No matter what your role is in tourism, there will be really valuable learnings for you.
Our full list of speakers.
• Darina Allen, Co-founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School & Ballymaloe Organic Farm School.
• Ray Ó Foghlú, Development Lead, Hometree.
• Bronagh O’Rourke, Managing Director, Burren Farm Experience.
• Barry Rogers, Head of Dublin City Tourism Unit.
• John Burke, CEO of Armada.
• Fiona McKenna, Sustainable Destination Development Officer, Co Clare.
• James Chilton, Associate Director, KPMG Future Analytics Consulting.
• Hazel Hurley, Graphic Recorder, Illustrator & Community Artist.
• Brendan Dunford, Founder Burren Beo Trust & Farming for Nature.
• Eoin Cluskey, Bread 41.
• Adam Harris, CEO, AsIAm.
We also have a great sustainability hub with stands from businesses & organisations involved in sustainable tourism, including Watt Footprint, MyWaste.ie & ONA Water Ireland for example.
If you have questions, email [email protected]
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🌱 We are thrilled that Eoin Cluskey, Co-founder of Bread 41 - will speak us at our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉
Bread 41, a well-known bakery in Dublin recognised for its high-quality sourdough breads and pastries - and its commitment to sustainability. Bread 41 is celebrated for its use of traditional methods, including slow fermentation and sourdough techniques, using only three ingredients organic flour, water and salt. It is also committed to working closer with Irish farmers moving forward to procure more organic Irish grains.
With Eoin at the helm, Bread 41 also focuses on environmentally friendly initiatives. The bakeries run using renewable energy, and high-performance, low-energy ovens have been installed to further reduce energy consumption. Single-use coffee cups have been removed and other measures include considerable bin reduction, operating a biodigester, removing baking paper and many more initiatives. Eoin points out that, in the main any decision that has been taken to improve our environmental footprint has also saved the business considerable amounts of money.
Bread 41 also focusses on positive social impact practices in its operations. It is currently setting up a 'Love Bread' education programme to teach people, schools and children about the nutritional values of Real Bread, its cultural history and ingredients.
Bread 41 is B Corp certified.
It's a good job that Eoin gave up his one-time career as a carpenter to pursue his love for creating exceptional bread.
We are really looking forward to gaining insight into this field thanks to Eoin's extensive knowledge. 🌟
🔗 Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today! https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
🔗 Ticket Price: €145 + VAT
💡 *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email [email protected] for your me
🌱 We are thrilled that Adam Harris, Founder & CEO of Asiam.ie - will join us at our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉
AsIAm is Ireland’s Autism Charity and Adam founded the organisation inspired by his own experiences growing up as an Autistic person in Ireland. In addition to his leadership at AsIAm, Adam was appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in July 2020 and serves as an Executive Council Member for Autism Europe. He is a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awardee and has sat on, and advised, many government consultative and policy committees on disability rights and inclusion, which have helped shape national policies for a more inclusive society.
Adam’s work has positioned AsIAm as a cornerstone of autism advocacy in Ireland, driven by his belief that Ireland must become a country in which every Autistic person is accepted ‘as they are’ – equal, valued and respected.
We are really looking forward to benefitting from Adam’s wisdom as we explore how more inclusivity will simply enhance the tourism industry for everyone! 🌟
🔗 Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today! https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/Ticket
Price: €145 + VAT
💡 *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email [email protected] for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🌱 We are thrilled that Brendan Dunford - Founder Burrenbeo Trust & Farming for Nature - will join us at our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉
Burren Beo Trust is a charity which aims to connect people to their places and their role in caring for them. Focusing on the wellbeing of people and place, Burrenbeo’s work includes monthly walks and talks, conservation volunteering, festivals like Burren in Bloom and Burren Winterage, education projects like Heritage Keepers and hands-on nature restoration initiatives, such as The Hare’s Corner.
Brendan is also a founder of Farming for Nature and ReFarm which aim to acknowledge, celebrate and support farmers across Ireland and Europe who work to protect nature.
Based in Co Clare, Brendan was Manager of the Burren Programme (2010-23) which employed an innovative, results-based payment system to incentivise Burren farmers to improve local biodiversity, water quality and landscape, delivering consistent social, economic and environmental gains. The programme also garnered national and international accolades during its lifetime.
We are really looking forward to gaining insight into this field thanks to Brendan's extensive knowledge. 🌟
🔗 Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today!🔗 Ticket P rice: €145 + VAT https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
💡 *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email [email protected] for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🌱 We are thrilled that Fiona McKenna - Co Clare's Sustainable Destination Development Officer - will join us at our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉
Fiona's role with the local authority of Co Clare is the first of its kind in Ireland. Fiona is focused on achieving a sustainable destination certification for Co Clare in line with Clare’s Tourism Strategy 2030.
Fiona holds a PhD in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management from the Atlantic Technological University, Sligo. Her PhD looked at Sustainable Tourism Indicator Systems and her research centres on supporting tourism destinations by collecting baseline data on indicators to monitor the impacts of tourism and develop strategies to address sustainability challenges, including climate change mitigation.
Fiona also holds a BSc in Biology from Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) and a Masters in Environmental Sustainability from University College Dublin (UCD). Fiona is invested in developing strategies that create more sustainable practices within tourism that respect and collaborate with local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and protect natural environments.
We are really looking forward to gaining insight into this field thanks to Fiona's extensive knowledge. 🌟
🔗 Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today! 🔗 Ticket Price: €145 + VAT
https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
💡 *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email [email protected] for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Hometree's Ray Ó Foghlú will be joining us as a contributor at our Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉
Ray is the development lead at nature restoration charity Hometree which is based in Ennistymon, Co Clare.
What began as a tree-planting charity grew into a project that endeavours to deeply connect people with nature, and facilitates a wide variety of fundamental projects to address both Ireland’s declining biodiversity and the unfolding climate challenge.
Ray runs the charity’s farm programmes, such as Illaun FarmForest EIP, as well as their cultural projects, including Dinnseanchas & Ardnaculla Summer School.
His background is in environmental science where he specialised in forestry policy and practise. Ray’s areas of interest are forest ecology, native woodland restoration, farm woodland integration, and the role of culture in change. He is a 2021 Nuffield scholar, where he looked into the barriers to afforestation.
We can't wait to learn from Ray in January.
Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today! Ticket Price: €145 + VAT
https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
*Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email [email protected] for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🌍✨ We are thrilled to announce that Bronagh O’Rourke of the Burren Farm Experience will join us at the Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🌱🍃
💡 Who is Bronagh?
Bronagh is a qualified eco-tour guide and conservation ranger with a passion for wellness and the environment. She has transformed her family farm into a hub for sustainable tourism and premium-quality food production, all while promoting biodiversity and climate change solutions. 🌾🌟
🐄 Established in 2019, the Burren Farm Experience tour business enables people to gain insight into the history and formation of the farm and the landscape of the Burren.
Bronagh also created the Burren Premium Beef brand in 2020 and sells their Angus and Hereford beef directly to restaurants and online customers. The business works with a local artisan butcher and delivers orders directly to the door. 🥩🍴🚪
Both the beef and tourism businesses have evolved into highly sought-after, award-winning products which complement each other.
Bronagh's long-term strategy is to improve the land for biodiversity and embrace climate change mitigation measures such as carbon sequestration through the protection of their woodlands.
🌳 Bronagh's Vision
Bronagh is committed to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and creating meaningful, nature-filled experiences for her visitors.
Burren Farm Experience is a member of the Sustainable Tourism Network.
📅 Don’t miss this inspiring event!
🎟 Ticket Price: €145 + VAT
💡 Sustainable Tourism Network members enjoy a 20% discount.
📧 Email: [email protected] for your discount BEFORE booking.
👉 Get your ticket today!
https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/what-we-do/inspiring-sustainable-tourism-2025/
We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌
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