More than 80 tourism and hospitality operators from across Clare last night (Tuesday) hosted stands at the Clare Tourism Forum Gala Networking Evening, the County’s foremost annual networking event, in Ennistymon’s Falls Hotel.
This year’s trade event featured a ‘Speed Networking’ session during which tourism business owners and visitor attraction operators exchanged information about their operations.
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11-year-old Niall Sweeney from Doolin was the youngest person attending the networking gala event and was acknowledged on the night. Niall was promoting his Dad’s business as a guide on the Doolin Cliff Walk. He is pictured here with Clare Tourism Forum Chair Barbara Faulkner. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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Susi Matejka from the Vandaleur Walled Gardens in Kilrush meets James Irons and Lewis from the Burren Birds of Prey Centre. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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Tourism business owners and visitor attraction operators will exchange information about their operations during a ‘Speed Networking’ session at Tuesday night’s Clare Tourism Forum Gala Networking Evening in Ennistymon’s Falls Hotel. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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Mayor of Clare Councillor Pat Hayes and 11-year-old Niall Sweeney participate in the ‘Speed Networking’ session at Tuesday night’s Clare Tourism Forum Gala Networking Evening in Ennistymon’s Falls Hotel. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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Clare Tourism Forum Chairperson Barbara Faulkner pictured with Joe Russell of Doonbeg Lodge and Paul Madden of the Temple Gate Hotel at Tuesday night’s Clare Tourism Forum Gala Networking Evening in Ennistymon’s Falls Hotel. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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Members of the Clare Branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland in attendance at Tuesday night’s Clare Tourism Forum Gala Networking Evening in Ennistymon’s Falls Hotel. Photograph by Catherine O’Hara.
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The Clare Tourism Forum was established in 2005 to provide a collaborative approach to marketing and promoting County Clare as an attractive, unique and celebrated tourism destination. The Working Group meets on a monthly basis to co-ordinate the activities of the Forum. Members include Clare County Council, Shannon Development, Doonbeg Golf Resort, Kilrush Town Council, East Clare Tourist Group, Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience, Aillwee Cave and the Burren Birds of Prey Centre, Clare Sports Partnership, Dromoland Castle, The Old Ground Hotel, Shannon Heritage, Temple Gate Hotel Ennis, Peppers Bar and Restaurant Feakle, Falls Hotel & Spa, and The Burren Centre Kilfenora.
