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Follow on Google News | CIE Tours International's 24th Annual Awards of Excellence Announced"Overall business was up 20% in 2013," says Brian Stack, Managing Director of CIE Tours International, giving credit to the efforts of The Gathering, which pulled in an estimated 4,500 additional visitors to CIE Tours.
By: CIE Tours "Overall business was up 20% in 2013," says Brian Stack, Managing Director of CIE Tours International, giving credit to the efforts of The Gathering, which pulled in an estimated 4,500 additional visitors to CIE Tours. Confidence is booming - and hopes for continued and even increased success in 2014 is on everyone's radar. The biggest growth in visitors has been from Australia, visits are up 50% from Australia alone in 2013. Ireland has always been an alluring place to visit - and now getting there has never been easier. Increased air access from Australia (via global hubs in the Middle East) has made Irish travel simpler. Getting people to Ireland is one thing; making sure their visit surpasses expectations and gets great reviews is another - and CIE Tours, one of the largest purchasers of tourism services across the country - has made it a practice to monitor feedback. Says Mr. Stack, "CIE Tours brought 30,000 visitors to the Cliffs of Moher, 17,000 to Bunratty, 20,000 to the Guinness Storehouse and 13,000 to the Titanic exhibition in Belfast." That kind of volume translates into a great ability to fine-tune the visitor experience so it remains top-notch and a consistent value for the money. Overall Category Winners — Gold Awards Best 5 star hotel: Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry Best 4 star hotel: Ashling Hotel, Dublin Best 3 star hotel: International Hotel Killarney Best Hotel Accommodation: Best Hotel Dinner: Cabra Castle Hotel, Cavan Best Hotel Service and Hospitality: Best B&B / Farmhouse: Applecroft House, Killarney, Co Kerry Best Event Dinner / Entertainment: Special Dinner Feature: Killeen House Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry Best Tour Feature: Brendan Ferris - Sheep Dog Trials Best Walking tour: Ronan McNamara - Derry Walking Tours Best Visit: Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal All CIE Tours' escorted tours are all-inclusive, encompassing airport transfers; deluxe coach transportation; About CIE Tours International For more than 82 years, CIE Tours International has set the standard for fully escorted coach tours of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. This renowned tour operator delivers unsurpassed experiences and value for both packaged holidays and custom independent travel, combining the best of each destination with expert professional tour guides who bring each itinerary to life. All CIE Tours travel programs are protected by the company's AU$550+ Advantage, a no-fee benefit guaranteeing that travellers are never charged for special features considered optional extras with other tour companies. For additional information, please visit www.cietours.com. End
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