Bellingham Castle award
Management and staff at Bellingham Castle are celebrating after being presented with a Merit Award at the CIE Tours International Annual Awards of Excellence which took place in Dublin’s City Hall last week.
Now in its 29th year, the annual awards of excellence recognise the best hotels and attractions across Ireland and are based on feedback from over 32,000 customers throughout the year.
The honours were presented by Vivienne Jupp, Chairman and Elizabeth Crabill, Chief Executive Officer, CIE Tours International.
In total 77 hotels and tourist attractions won awards. Each of the destinations achieved a customer satisfaction rating of over 92% from CIE Tours International visitors, delivering an exceptional quality experience and welcome to tourists.
Bellingham Castle, which dates back to the 1600’s has a distinguished history in the area. It remained in the ownership of the Bellingham family until the 1950s.
In December 2012, the castle - including the 17 acres - was acquired by the Corscadden family. The family also own Ballyseede Castle in Tralee, Co. Kerry; Cabra Castle, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, and Markree Castle, Co. Sligo.
It has now been developed into an exclusive venue for private weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, meetings and corporate events. The ivy-clad castle provides award winning accommodation and banqueting facilities. It enjoys a distinguished reputation as an exquisite venue for Irish weddings and events.
Speaking at the Awards, Elizabeth Crabill, Chief Executive Officer, CIE Tours International said: ‘2018 was a fantastic year for the tourism industry in Ireland, with next year expected to be as good, in spite of uncertainties created by Brexit and other external factors.
‘ These hotels and attractions all deserve acknowledgment for the roles they play in making Ireland a leading destination for visitors across the globe and ensuring tourists enjoy a memorable experience.’