South & West Sligo Tourism honoured at national awards
SOUTH and West Sligo Tourism won gold in the ‘Best Tourism Initiative’ category of the National Community and Council Awards 2019 last weekend.
The award was presented by Eva Costello, representing sponsors Fáilte Ireland, at a gala black-tie event in the Croke Park conference centre.
Known as the LAMA Awards, the National Community and Council Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding work and achievements from local Community and County Councils, partnerships and projects that enhance our everyday lives. The Tourism award is specifically aimed at rewarding an initiative which directly increases visitor numbers to an area and improves the way we care for our visitors, as well the effect it is having on businesses, both new and existing.
“I cannot express how overwhelmed and delighted we are to receive this award”, said Paul Taylor, Chair of South and West Sligo Tourism (SWST) “The whole purpose was for the businesses and community to work together to attract more visitors and benefit the whole region. This is a wonderful endorsement of the vision which has now become a reality. I want to say a heartfelt “thank you” to the committee, our members, the festivals and all our supporters who have worked tirelessly to make the network a success. We look forward to implementing our plans for 2019.”