Industry Partners
The success of Ireland as a destination for association conferences, corporate meetings and incentives can be attributed to a strong partnership between Meet in Ireland and the key industry bodies listed below. For more information and contact details of each body, please click on corresponding links to contact the organisations directly.
Regional Convention Bureaux
There are a number of Regional Convention Bureaux offering specific services and information for conferences and venues in their local regions of Ireland.
Dublin Convention Bureau
www.dublinconventionbureau.com
Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau
www.belfastconventionbureau.com
Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau
www.conferenceandsportsbureau.com
Cork Convention Bureau
www.corkconventionbureau.com
Derry Visitor & Convention Bureau
www.derryvisitor.com
The Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers (AIPCO)
This is the official representative body for conference organisers in Ireland founded in 1999. AIPCO’s aims include increasing and maintaining a high professional standard in the organisation and administration of congresses, conferences and other international and national meetings held in Ireland. For the full list of AIPCO members please click here. See the AIPCO flier.
Web: www.aipco.ie
The Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA)
The ITOA maintains a full-time office to handle enquiries, offer assistance to overseas organisers and administer the affairs of the association.
Web: www.irishtouroperators.com
The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE)
The only international, professional, not-for-profit association devoted exclusively to the pursuit of excellence in incentives, a multi-million dollar industry.
Tel: + 353 1 668 0888
Fax: + 353 1 668 0292
Web: www.siteglobal.com
Email: siteireland@eircom.net
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is an organisation for meeting and event professionals. It represents 6,200+ meeting industry leaders from more than 35 countries and has 17 chapters throughout North America. Tourism Ireland is a member of and event partner with PCMA.
Web: www.pcma.org