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Donegal Tourism Seminar - 9th March, An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny

Do you have a Tourism Business located in Donegal? 

Do you want information on how to expand your business through Marketing and reach an international audience? 

 Do you want to know what Donegal Tourism Ltd is planning for 2016 and 2017? 

Would you be interested in becoming an Associate Member of Donegal Tourism Ltd? 



 

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then come along to Donegal Tourism Ltd free tourism information seminar taking place on the 9th March in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny at 9.30am.

Arrangements are now  in place to  finalise the 2016 marketing campaign for Donegal with a number of proposals currently being considered including online marketing, radio, tv advertising and exciting overseas campaigns. These will be discussed on the day and also you will be given information on how your business can get involved.

In order to increase the reach and impact of Donegal Tourism, it has been agreed to expand the membership of the company to a wider geographical and sectoral base. In this context an invitation to become an associate member is being issued to the Donegal Tourism trade. The Board of Donegal Tourism Ltd is chaired by the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council, Seamus Neely, and its board members include representatives from a number of organisations/bodies, namely Donegal County Council, Donegal Hotel Federation, the Self Catering Association and Inishowen Tourism Ltd. Full details on the expansion plans will be discussed at the seminar, the event is open to all tourism stakeholders.

 A representative from your organisation would be more than welcome to come along to see first-hand examples of marketing initiatives delivered by Donegal Tourism.


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Agenda 

Date & Time:     Wednesday, 9th March 2016 at 9.30am

Venue:             An Grianán Theatre, Port Road, Letterkenny

Seminar:          Donegal Tourism Seminar

9:30 – 10:00            Arrival & Registration / Tea & Coffee

10:00 – 10:05          Welcome

10:05 – 10:20          Fáilte Ireland Presentation
  • Overview of 2016 Marketing Initiatives

10:20 – 10:45          Donegal Tourism Ltd
  • 2016 Marketing Initiatives
  • 2017 Major Marketing Initiatives

10:45 – 11:00          Tea / Coffee Break

Examples of Marketing Strategies of Successful Tourism Providers in the County and the Benefits of Collective Marketing

11:00 – 11:15          Deirdre McGlone  
                             Harvey’s Point Hotel / Donegal Person of Year

11:15 – 11:30          Iain Miller
                             Unique Ascent

11:30 – 11:45          John Casey
                             Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort
                        
11:45 – 12:15          Donegal Tourism – Existing & Proposed New Structure

12:15 – 12:30          Q & A Session

12:30 – 12:35          Date of Meeting – Associate Members