Galway Convention Bureau

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