Members Business Tourism Forum
Wednesday 12th May 2010, Metropole Hotel, Cork
A special Members Forum was organised on Wednesday 12th May at the Metropole Hotel, Cork to brief member hotels of the recent and forthcoming work of the Cork Convention Bureau (CCB).
The Cork Convention Bureau is an initiative of Cork Marketing Partnership, an organisation that brings together Cork Chamber, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Irish Hotels Federation-Cork, Cork Business Association, Port of Cork, Cork Airport Authority and Failte Ireland South West Region to target, resource and develop marketing projects that can share resources and build synergies to effectively market Cork.
CCB was set up specifically to attract more Business Tourism to Cork. The CCB prides itself on being an impartial resource to Conference Organisers and Venues and works closely with Fáilte Ireland and other stake holders in attracting National and International Conferences to Ireland and assisting the organisers to make this process easier.
After an introduction from Chairman Seamus Heaney and an overview of the CCB, Evelyn O’Sullivan, General Manager of the CCB gave members an Overview of Activities planned for 2010. Evelyn’s presentation included details of an innovative Ambassador Programme, being implemented to identify and develop Conference Ambassadors, people on the ground in Cork, or with a Cork connection who can use their influence with their colleagues to bring international conferences to Cork.
There was also a special presentation by Fáilte Ireland on their work to develop this lucrative sector, including a presentation on the financial support available to conference organisers who wish to bring international conferences to Cork.
The Cork Convention Bureau’s membership is open to all hotels and venues operating in the Cork region. For any business who would like to benefit from the potential of Cork business tourism through associated services and products there is a special Associate Membership available.
Testimonials from Conference Organisers – Ambassadors
WORLD RESCUE ORGANISATION CONFERENCE – September 2010
“The assistance that Cork Convention Bureau has offered us to help organize our conference in Cork has been indispensible. The local contacts available through the bureau and the supportive service that their dedicated team provided us has enabled Rescue Organisation Ireland host an international event in this cultural city.”
Phil O'Hare, Assistant Chief Fire Officer
Waterford County Fire and Rescue Service
IRISH THORACIC ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE – NOVEMBER 2010
“I just wanted to say a very big thank you for all your help in selecting the venue for our meeting. The CCB is an excellent service and made the whole process so much easier - your help and knowledge were invaluable! The search was exhaustive and we're very happy that the final choice is the right one for us.
Many thanks for everything.”
Suzanne McCormack, CEO Irish Thoracic Society
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Boardmatch Ireland Networking Evening September 2009
“Thanks you for all your help regarding the event. I am really delighted with the venue, though I have to say there was a terrific choice of great venues that all had something a little “different” to offer, and with your help I feel that I have “researched” the market properly and made an informed decision rather than it being “hit and miss”, so thanks again for your help!”
Fiona O'Connor, Consultant - Corporate Development
Boardmatch Ireland
