Welcome to Galway City of The Tribes
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
Détails du lieu
Hôtels55
Centre convention-
Chambres d'invités5 300
Chambres d'invités dans 1 hôtel358
Sites d'événements spéciaux15
Tarif moyen des chambres-
Taux d'occupation-
Restaurants465
Coût quotidien des repas-
Taux d'imposition23%
Type de lieuCVB
Découvrez GalwaySeasonal Availability
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Haute saison
01 juin - 30 sept.
Hors saison
01 oct. - 30 nov.01 avr. - 31 mai
Basse saison
01 janv. - 31 mars01 déc. - 31 déc.
Comment s'y rendre
Distance de l'aéroport
52,817 mi de Shannon Airport
Distance from Shannon Airport airport 52,817 mi
55,924 mi de Ireland West Airport Knock
Distance from Ireland West Airport Knock airport 55,924 mi
132,974 mi de Dublin International Airport
Distance from Dublin International Airport airport 132,974 mi
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Attractions locales
Shannon Airport
Aéroport
1 h
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
Aéroport
1 h
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
Université
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
Théâtre
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
Loisirs
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
Loisirs
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
Vie nocturne
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
Repère historique
80 min
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
Repère historique
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
Parc
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
Musée
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
Loisirs
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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Trivial Events
multi-city
LIVE TRIVIA! (LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS!)
Looking to bring your group — business or personal — together and have some fun?
Or maybe there’s a special occasion you’d like to celebrate in a unique way? Trivial Events offers live and virtual trivia contests that engage everyone and create a unique, shared experience!
Why choose Trivial Events?
• Our trivia content specifically encourages teamwork and interactions.
•. Special video questions and other creative elements elevate our events beyond typical “pub trivia.” (Check out the promo videos for quick snippets!)
• Customized content creates a memorable event experience for all attendees.
• You do not have to be a “trivia person” to have lots of fun! We take a unique and creative approach to a range of topics and fun facts, aiming to both inform and entertain. In short, we want you to have a good time throughout!
Team Building Activities and Conferences are our specialty!
Our trivia events are an easy (and “non-cringey”) way for attendees to connect quickly — especially those, for virtual events, at different locations! These quick connections create a friendly, collaborative environment and boost communication beyond the event itself.
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LMS Brandz
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We are a promotional product distributor and proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute. Promotional products, also known as ad specialties, make up a nearly $22 billion dollar industry and are used by virtually every business in America. Why? Items like mugs, pens and t-shirts are memorable and provide a better cost per impression for advertisers than almost every major marketing effort like TV, magazines and the Internet. We are able to supply your company with every possible promotional product from over 3000 suppliers. With so many ad specialties available there is a huge opportunity for professionals like you to boost ROI and leave a lasting impression with your customers. Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional and branded products.
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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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International Spy Museum
multi-city
The International Spy Museum (SPY) is an independent nonprofit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. The Museum opened in 2002 in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC, and relocated to a new, expanded building with all-new exhibitions at L'Enfant Plaza in 2019.
Every nation considers intelligence essential to its national security. The Museum lifts the veil of secrecy on the hidden world of intelligence, exploring its successes and failures, challenges, and controversies.
The Museum's mission is to create compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us.
The Museum aims to provide an objective and apolitical forum for exploring important topics such as the impact of secrecy on civil liberties, the changing role of technology in intelligence work, and the challenges of disinformation in a social media environment.
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drvn
Worldwide
drvn delivers cutting-edge technology solutions that streamline passenger ground transportation logistics across more than 200 countries, 400 cities, 250 airports, and 40 seaports, with the ability to establish new markets in under 48 hours. Specializing in customized solutions for corporations, government agencies, the travel and tourism sector, and sports and entertainment organizations, drvn expertly arranges and manages complex logistics for airport transfers, long-distance trips, group charters, and shuttle services. Our service vehicle types include first-class sedans, SUVs, Sprinters, and motor coaches, all meticulously maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and comfort, ensuring an exceptional experience for every passenger.
Moveo's Patented Technology:
At the heart of our operations is a patented logistics platform that ensures seamless service from single bookings to large-scale, multi-location projects and events. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics, drvn provides a flawless, secure transportation experience with on-demand service management. Moveo’s precision, unified billing, and streamlined logistics management elevate drvn as a leader in the global transportation industry.
Our Commitment:
At drvn, our commitment to both bookers and passengers is built on providing seamless, efficient, and high-quality transportation solutions to meet the requirements of any situation, from single transfers to large-scale events.
For the booker, our platform offers unparalleled control and flexibility. Bookers can manage all aspects of transportation, from single rides to multiple large-scale events globally, through a live manifest system. This powerful tool allows real-time scheduling and monitoring of transportation logistics, providing both global and local views, so planners can oversee multiple itineraries and projects simultaneously. With auto-ride assignment and easy manifest uploads, our platform simplifies the process of scheduling and coordinating rides, even for the most complex events. Administrative Bookers can also set access-level permissions, granting different levels of control to team members, ensuring secure and streamlined operations for business travelers. Additionally, drvn offers custom integrations that fit seamlessly with your existing systems, making management easy and efficient.
For the passenger, drvn delivers a white glove, personalized experience every time. Our highly trained chauffeurs, coupled with real-time updates and the ability to customize every ride detail, delivers a smooth, comfortable journey. Whether it’s ensuring timely arrivals for events or adjusting for last-minute changes, passengers can rely on drvn's 24/7 live customer support, staffed by drvn employees, to promptly address any needs.
By combining state-of-the-art technology with dedicated service, drvn empowers bookers, managers and administrators to efficiently manage everything from small trips to massive global events, while providing passengers a world-class, secure, and comfortable travel experience.
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Maui Jim Sunglasses
multi-city
Maui Jim created the concept of experiential gifting and set the standard for the positive effects it can have on the recipients, the tone it can set for a meeting, and the bonding opportunities a gift can provide. In that time, we have perfected our processes while continuing to evolve with new styles and service offerings. Always with genuine ‘Aloha’, our experience is a pleasant one; both for the planners and recipients. Memory-making doesn’t end with the event but continues each time you are enjoying a sport, or raising a glass with friends, Maui Jim is the perfect lifestyle accessory for comfort, eye health, and fashion. We’re here for you and your guests.
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Soundings Connect
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Soundings is a talent platform uniquely designed for the business events industry, providing flexible access to freelance, part-time, and full-time talent matched through technology and data-driven insights.
For over a decade, we’ve matched hundreds of organizations with our network of industry talent.
We go deeper than our competitors' vetting process by leading with a people-first mentality and a focus on specialized skills. We hire quickly and increase the accuracy of the match you need by considering talent’s personality, strengths, and intent to grow.
How it works:
– Consult: Start a conversation right here in Reposite to discuss your talent needs, timeframe, and budget.
– Source: We carefully match talent to the roles and skills needed for your event using our unique Opti5 Talent Matching formula of Strengths, Competency, Character, Purpose and Performance.
– Select: We provide you with a pool of outstanding candidates to screen, or we select our top pick for hire.
– Classify: We ensure talent is compliant with the latest rules and regulations in the labor force so you don’t have to.
– Begin: We connect you with your chosen talent and handle all of the administrative and contractual details on our end. Your dedicated account manager will support you throughout your scope and beyond.
– Repeat: Consider us part of your team—as your needs scale, we’ll adapt right alongside you!
Whether you know what role you’re looking for or are interested in discovering additional ways we can support your team, we’ll love to hear from you!
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MC500 Content Agency
Worldwide
MC500 is an event content agency of experts helping organizations and causes draw a crowd, tell their stories, inspire their key audiences and achieve their goals through corporate and fundraising events. We help develop the content and run of show for your event, write the scripts, and develop all collateral from invitations and digital promotions to signage to ensure a high-energy, high quality event that brings results.
For over a decade, we've developed the content and collateral for both large and small organizations, including corporate/association events, fundraising events and conventions/trade shows. Our work has influenced tens of thousands of event participants, achieved record breaking attendance and helped raise over $10 million for charitable causes.
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TENFOLD STYLE
multi-city
Tenfold Style is a comprehensive event design studio. From concept to execution, we are passionate about distinctive design. Collaboating for the best results. We create original concepts and dramatic environments specific to your vision.
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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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