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3 Elizabeth Fort Barrack Street, T12 V2D7
How we can help
Putting a network of industry experts, event planners and remarkable venues at your disposal, the Cork Convention Bureau team provides you with an impartial, zero cost, objective and friendly service designed to create bespoke solutions for your event by harnessing their unrivalled insights and relationships.
Our team have been involved in this industry for many years, and have deep sectoral relationships, knowledge and insights which are made available to you to help your event be the very best it can be.
Conference Supports:
Please note all supports are offered free of charge
Bid Support:
- Bid Document coordination and design
- Bid Video – editing of CCB video with footage specific to the conference sector
- Access to Failte Ireland bid support funding
- Bid ppt presentation
- CCB staff member to accompany ambassador to make a bid if required
- Any other collateral to support the bid – e.g. tailor-made postcards and pull-ups and other marketing collateral
Venue and accommodation finding service:
- Proposals collated and sent to client with availability and rates from suitable hotels and venues
- Room block coordination
Site Inspection:
- Site Inspection of shortlisted venues for local organizing committee
- Co-ordination of site inspection for International decision-making committee
- Access to Failte Ireland site inspection funding.
Other Supports:
- Securing of Lord Mayor/Civic receptions for confirmed conferences
- Introduction to suppliers
- Supply of delegate bags, pens and PureCork maps
- Access to Failte Ireland marketing funding once the conference is confirmed and has a minimum of 100 international delegates
- Sponsorship
Venue Details
Hotels65
Convention center-
Guest Rooms8,500
Guest rooms at 1 hotel200
Special event venues24
Average room rate-
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants350
Daily food cost-
Tax rate-
Venue typeCVB
Getting Here
Distance from airport
4.971 mi from Cork International Airport
Distance from Cork International Airport airport 4.971 mi
Location
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The largest county in Ireland, Cork sits on the southern coast, bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, fertile farmland and scenic mountains. Renowned for its rich culinary and maritime heritage, and beloved by tourists visiting the famous Blarney Stone, Cork is also home to global technology and life sciences companies, such as Apple, Dell, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker and many others who appreciate the research and education infrastructure of the region. The capital, Cork city, which is Ireland’s second city, was rated by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the top three “Friendliest Cities In The World” in 2018, and Lonely Planet said “all that is good about Ireland can be found in Cork”. Cork is “different” – from the musical lilt of the Cork accent, the droll humour of the Cork wit, to the warmth of the legendary Cork welcome, Cork is a place which will get your delegates talking, get them smiling and provide an environment to help make your event live long in their memories. So, whether your conference or event requires 5-star hotels or more casual accommodation, Michelin-starred dining or relaxed food experiences, or perhaps meetings in unique, historic locations, Cork can tailor an experience your delegates will never forget. Talk to us now about making it happen!
Cork Convention Bureau Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Cork Convention Bureau regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Cork Convention Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Cork Convention Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Cork Convention Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Cork Convention Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Cork Convention Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Cork Convention Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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