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Galway Convention Bureau offers free, impartial, and expert local advice to planners. Supports include venue finding, incentive ideas, introductions to the local suppliers / professional conference organisers / destination management companies and more. With the beautiful city of Galway as a stunning backdrop, your event has the right ingredients to be simply unforgettable. Get in touch today and start planning your next amazing event with Galway Convention Bureau. Our services: 1. A point-of-contact for Galway. We are on hand to help with any questions you may have. 2. Financial Support. We are here to advise you on available financial support from our National Tourism Development Authority ‘Fáilte Ireland’. 3. Liaison with local service suppliers. We will put you in touch with relevant suppliers to help get your enquiry dealt with quickly and efficiently. 4. Free venue finding service. We can send out enquiries to relevant trade partners on your behalf, saving you time and effort. As a free service, we do not accept a commission from these properties. 5. Assistance with bids for international meetings. We have a suite of marketing templates and material which can be customised for bids. 6. Site Inspections. When Galway is shortlisted as a destination for events, we are happy to arrange complimentary site inspections which are fully supported by the Galway Convention Bureau team. Why Galway: Perched on the edge of Europe with the Atlantic lapping at its edges, Galway is known throughout for its vibrancy and imagination. Situated along the stunning ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, it is the gateway to the to the wild, savage beauty of Connemara. The cobbled streets, historic buildings and creative exuberance are tailor made for exploring, while its reputation as the cultural heart of Ireland will charm your guests to return. Galway provides a memorable backdrop for any business event with crystal clear coastlines, mountainous landscapes, and a bohemian city centre at your doorstep. Industry Sector: Galway is a key driver of economic development at a national level. It reaches phenomenal growth year on year with an infrastructure that invigorates innovation. Galway maintains commercial success from developments in Medtech, ICT technology and manufacturing, including global networking of researchers from the city's internationally acclaimed universities. Our Airports: Ireland is only 6 hours from the US, 2 hours from mainland Europe and 45 minutes from the UK. Galway is connected by three airports in the north, east and south that work with your availability, budgets and capacity. 1. Ireland West Airport Knock 2. Shannon Airport 3. Dublin Airport IRELAND WEST AIRPORT KNOCK 1 hour to Galway City Centre With flights from across the UK (including a daily flight to/from London Heathrow), Continental and mainland Europe with over 700,000 passengers crossing last year. SHANNON AIRPORT 1 hour to Galway City Centre With services from USA and Canada (Boston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto) as well as UK & Europe. With over 1.75 million passengers passing through Shannon Airport offers Full US Customs and Border Protection preclearance saving you over 2 hours of travel time. DUBLIN AIRPORT 2.2 hours to Galway City Centre Dublin Airport offers unrivalled international and national connectivity, with over 31.5 million passengers passing through. Dublin Airport is the 11th largest airport in the EU and currently offers flights to over 200 destinations throughout 43 countries. Dublin Airport also provides US Preclearance (USCBP). For more information on venues, unique activities and attractions on offer, please visit: galwayconventionbureau.com

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Hotels55
Convention center-
Guest Rooms5,300
Guest rooms at 1 hotel358
Special event venues15
Average room rate-
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants465
Daily food cost-
Tax rate23%
Venue typeCVB
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High season
Jun 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Nov 30Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Dec 01 - Dec 31

Getting Here

Distance from Shannon Airport airport 52.817 mi
Distance from Ireland West Airport Knock airport 55.924 mi
Distance from Dublin International Airport airport 132.974 mi

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Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport
Airport
1 hr
With services from USA and Canada (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto) as well as UK & Europe with over 1.75 million passengers passing through Shannon Airport offers Full US Customs and Border Protection preclearance saving you over 2 hours of travel time.
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Ireland West Airport
Ireland West Airport
Airport
1 hr
Flights from across the UK including a daily flight from London Heathrow, plus Continental and mainland Europe with over 700,000 passengers crossing last year.
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University of Galway
University of Galway
University
University of Galway ranks among the top 1% of Universities in the world. Their prestigious history spans almost two centuries. Their spectacular location boasts the unique landscape and culture of the west of Ireland.
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Macnas
Macnas
Theater
An award-winning internationally acclaimed spectacle theatre company based in Galway, Ireland. Masters of storytelling and spectacle they create large-scale mobile, interactive and immersive events for audiences, communities and festivals across the globe, transforming cities, venues and public sites into playgrounds of imagination.
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Micil Distillery
Micil Distillery
Recreation
Pádraic Ó Griallais, is a 6th generation poitín distiller from Connemara. His family have been producing poitín on the shores of Galway Bay for over 170 years. Before whiskey there was poitín. Poitín is Ireland’s original spirit and the precursor to modern-day whiskey.
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European Region of Gastronomy
European Region of Gastronomy
Recreation
In 2018 County Galway was designated a European Region of Gastronomy and became a European City of Culture in 2020. To get a flavour of what is putting this small, westerly bastion of Irish culture on the global tourism map, take a culinary trip through Galway City’s winding medieval lanes to discover its best artisan restaurants and quirky food producers.
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Pálás Cinema
Pálás Cinema
Nightlife
Pálás is a three-screen arthouse cinema and cultural space in the UNESCO city of film - Galway. Designed by Architect Tom de Paor, Palas is a concrete monolith, five storeys over double-height basement housing a three-screen independent cinema, a beautiful bar and restaurant for you to enjoy with your fellow film-lovers. It occupies the garden of a reinstated 1820s merchant house. Pálás is an intriguing architectural space for customers to explore, right in the heart of Galway's Latin Quarter.
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Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey
Historical landmark
80 mins
Photogenically perched on the shores of Pollacapall Lough, 4km east of Letterfrack, Kylemore is a crenellated 19th-century neo-Gothic fantasy. The story of Kylemore Abbey is a truly remarkable one that spans over 150 year of tragedy, romance, innovation, education and spirituality.
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Salthill Promenade
Salthill Promenade
Historical landmark
Salthill’s main attraction every year has been its promenade and numerous sandy beaches. The promenade covers approximately 3km of coastline, overlooking Galway Bay. It is also the best place in Galway for sunsets.
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Connemara National Park
Connemara National Park
Park
Connemara National Park is one of Ireland's six National Parks. A number of walking trails beginning at the Visitor Centre offer walkers a variety of scenic routes and nature trails. Stunning vistas from the 400-metre high Diamond Hill include the distant islands of Inishbofin, Inishturk and Inishshark, and the turreted Kylemore Abbey.
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Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum
Museum
Galway City Museum has been rated as one of the most popular places to visit in Galway. The centre of learning, inspiration, engagement & enrichment.
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Tigh Neachtain
Tigh Neachtain
Recreation
Tigh Neachtain’s strong connection with Galway’s arts and musical communities adds to the allure of its already welcoming interior. Whether you are looking for a seat by the fire on a chilly winter’s day or to soak up the atmosphere of Galway city while enjoying a drink in our beer garden, Tigh Neachtain’s door is always open.
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American Acrobats / Castle Productions
American Acrobats / Castle Productions
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The American Acrobats provides the corporate & special event industry with a huge variety of ground & aerial performances using elite professional performers. We also do trade shows & private events as well.
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ilixr
ilixr
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Our mission is to provide one-of-a-kind culinary experiences that leave you and your guests with lasting memories and satiated palates. Every detail is meticulously thought out, and our commitment to hospitality, with over 40 years of experience working in some of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, brings a level of excellence rarely found in the catering industry.
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On Purpose Adventures
On Purpose Adventures
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Crossed arms. Poked out bottom lips. Eye rolls. Sighs of displeasure. Mention team building, and you might get these reactions. The thought of another ropes course, forced togetherness or (gasp!) trust falls while keeping your already busy team from their work can create more stress than staying at the workplace. But not with On Purpose Adventures. Your group may need team building (focused on skill development/enhancement) or team bonding (focused on relationship-minded activities) or a combination of both. But whatever the activity, it needs to be facilitated WITH purpose and ON purpose. Most team building programs don’t tie the experience into real-world, job-related application. But ours does. On Purpose delivers team building and bonding with a purpose. Our programs are structured around the way your team operates, and can be tailored to fit your specific challenges and goals. Your team will engage in collaborative activities that build communication, cohesiveness, and enhance skills like collective problem solving, while having fun together. Team building and bonding with On Purpose Adventures brings your team members together in exciting, driven, purposeful activities that make a big impression and generate a genuine team response, keeping them productive and engaged. Skill enhancement happens in a real-life relatable structure, so your takeaways aren’t easily forgotten or lost as soon as the fun ends. Let us help you strengthen your team - on purpose.
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Corporate Curling
Corporate Curling
Worldwide
We leverage curling as a learning and team building activity for any age or ability.
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Frictionless Solutions
Frictionless Solutions
Worldwide
Frictionless Solutions is a specialized marketing and logistics agency focused on providing end-to-end meeting planning support, services and technology for your live and virtual events. We also have specific expertise in the management of PhRMA compliant HCP speaker bureau programs and associated HCP interactions, including Marketing Events, Conferences/Congresses and large specialized events. We're not the largest event management firm, but WE ARE THE BEST Over the years, as we’ve refined our program offerings, we’ve also developed the best speaker bureau management technology platform that provides our client’s and their sales and account executives with full visibility of all events through all stages of management and administration – from planning and budgeting to reservation management and event day execution; and post – event data and analytics. Frictionless conducts its day to day business with the long-term goal of respectful, mutually productive and transparent relationships with our client partners and the executive management stays involved with each client from acquisition to strategic event planning through implementation and ongoing management and issue resolution. The team you see during the sales process is the team that will be managing your business.
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The Speaking Guild
The Speaking Guild
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The Speaking Guild: Elevate your events with top-tier, engaging speakers who inspire and captivate.
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Gather Voices
Gather Voices
Worldwide
Gather Voices makes it simple, fast, and affordable to co-create the videos you need for every event. With Gather Voices, you can increase event attendance, gather 10x more video on site, and drive year-round engagement. We offer solutions for pre-event promotional video, during event video capture, and post event engagement using video created from your event.
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Nola Exhibits
Nola Exhibits
multi-city
Live Event and Trade Show General Service Provider. Custom Trade, Pipe & Drape, Show Booth Rentals & Logistics
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Transportation
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NiaXP
NiaXP
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Intelligence designed for human connection. Nia’s Concierge AI connects your entire CX ecosystem with always-on white-glove service for guests, staff, and administration. Our Neural Intelligence Agents (Nia) create incredible guest experiences with hyper-accurate data, intuitive real-time operational support, and delightful interactions customized to your brand.
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Backdrop.com
Backdrop.com
multi-city
A team of designers, thinkers, and builders with over 15 years of experience putting our clients first. We offer custom fabricated displays and portable backdrop solutions that transform spaces into immersive brand environments.
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AWARDED TITLES Capital of Culture: Galway City and County have the honour of hosting the European Capital of Culture in 2020 on behalf of the Irish nation Lonely Planet: Galway has been named the fourth-best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet. Described as "arguably Ireland's most engaging city". European Region of Gastronomy: In 2018 County Galway was designated a European Region of Gastronomy. Sustainability: Galway was the first Irish City to win ‘European Green Leaf Award’ and has rocketed into the ‘Global Destination Sustainability Index’. INDUSTRY STATISTICS There are 196 ICT companies in Galway, with a foothold in cloud computing. Galway is home to 4 of the top 5 ICT companies – IBM, SAP, Oracle and Cisco. Galway employs one third of the country’s 25,000 medical device employees and accounts for 39% of regional distribution of medical devices. 25% of Galway City’s population are students.' National University of Ireland Galway' alone ranks among the top 1% of Universities in the world with over 18,000 students across 100+ countries. Their global network connects partners around the world as researchers help shape future industries. Galway is home to a state-owned Marine Institute responsible for environmental and energy research to help inform policy and support sustainable development on behalf of the government. TRANSPORT LINKS FROM AIRPORTS Coach: Direct coaches from Dublin, Shannon & Ireland West Airport to Galway City Centre: Go Bus.ie / Citylink.ie / Buseireann.ie Road: M6 motorway from Dublin to Galway (2-hour journey time) Rail: 2.5 hours from Dublin irishrail.com GETTING AROUND GALWAY By Foot: Galway lends itself to walking and to say it is a walker’s paradise is a bit of an understatement! With so many venues within short distance be sure to experience the packed delights as you journey the hidden gems to your next conference. Taxi - 'Free Now': FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) is Ireland’s leading taxi e-hailing app. FREE NOW currently operates nationwide and is available in over 100 cities across Europe. Cycling: Galway is a fantastic city for cyclists. There is an extensive bike path network that allows tourists and commuters alike to easily get around. Pick up one of our Coca Cola Zero Bikes to arrive to your conference from a choice of 22 stations and 195 bikes across the city.

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Galway Convention Bureau Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Galway Convention Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Galway 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.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Galway 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:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Galway Convention Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Galway 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.
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Does Galway 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.
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