Partners@ Ireland’s Roadshow
I only work B2B and the experiences I create and deliver are not available to the general public . I operate at trade prices only offering buyers the opportunity to make their own profit margins. My experiences are delivered in a safe controlled environment, we can provide security if required and the experiences have become more exclusive, personal and harder to obtain since COVID. I see the Middle East as a growth marketplace that can be developed alongside our luxury and ultra-luxury experiences. I am a third-generation tour guide and we have guided on the North Coast of Northern Ireland for nearly 130 years.
Emerald VIP Services is a luxury DMC, we own and operate our own fleet of premium vehicles. Our clients are assured of a high service standard when travelling with our professional chauffeur guides in Ireland. Our COVID Commitment policy ensures that our clients feel safe & comfortable at all times. Our primary concern is your safety and the safety of our drivers. Our enhanced vehicle sanitisation process ensures peace of mind for our clients and we are also committed to continuing to deliver a memorable travel experience. We have been welcoming guests from the Middle East for three years now and we strongly value the agent relationships which we have built during this time.
Dromoland Castle dates back to the 1500s and opened as a hotel in 1962, over these decades we have had a long-standing relationship with the Middle East market. The privacy and exclusivity our castle and our estate offer to our guests makes it the perfect country experience for our Middle East guests. Our very close proximity to Shannon airport is an extra bonus so access is made very easy for guests arriving to our property. As a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, AMEX Fine Hotels of the World, Virtuoso and other consortia we take great pride at being Ireland’s leading five-star Luxury Castle Resort property.
We are delighted to have secured the COVID Safety Charter from Failte Ireland which means we have all the COVID protocols in place to ensure our clients have a safe and healthy holiday. Golf is an activity that takes place in the fresh clean air of Ireland in stunning natural surroundings. The safest place you can be is on a golf course where social distancing is easy to achieve. We made a strategic decision in 2019 to target the Middle East market due to excellent air connections and the profile of traveller. We are also launching a co-op marketing campaign with Orient Travel in the UAE as soon as the international travel situation opens up.
The Irish National Stud & Gardens has worked hard to create a safe space for visitors. Visitors can expect to see hand sanitiser stations, screens at receptions, signage, etc. The attraction has also been awarded with the Failte Ireland Safety Charter. Middle East is a very important market and the industry has a huge link with the Middle East. We have been working with travel agents and tour operators in the Middle East to increase awareness of our product within the market by working with industry bodies, travelling to the area when possible and other various marketing activities.
They should expect the same private high end incredible award winning experience with Flip that was provided in 2019. Post-COVID-19 there is the requirement to wear masks inside the vehicle and use hand sanitiser regularly. This is the also law inside buildings The tour is mostly in wide open space so allowing the fresh air of the real world Westeros to be enjoyed. Middle East is an important market because I know that Game of Thrones reached the hearts of many in the region. I believe that I can provide a wonderful experience for visitors to Ireland.