Meath Tourism News

Meath has yet again proven its leadership skills!

Meath Tourism sponsored by Meath County Council , Meath Chronicle and LMFM are now leading the way by hosting the first county marketing awards which will culminate in a gala evening in the Knightsbrook, Trim on November 6th. There were over 250 nominations received between all 16 categories since the county competition was launched in April this year.  4 business have been shortlisted in each category which are being guarded safely. Only the Judges at this stage, know the winners! T

Purchase your tickets, simply logon to www.marketingideas.ie. Tickets are priced at €100.

The Judges, were astonished at the number of entries and the standard of excellence around the county. The Judges, a panel of four, were from NUI Maynooth, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), HSMAI and Failte Ireland worked independently of Meath Tourism to ensure a “fair and anonymous assessment of each application” was made.
“While most of the Hotels in Meath entered, many of the smaller tourism related enterprises shone through for their individuality, innovation and clever use of web technology” said the Chair of the Judging panel.

The shortlisted winners were notified this week and should feel a huge sense of achievement for coming this far” said Michele Whelan, Tourism Officer,” The competition was very high according to our Judging panel. The recipients should sit back and relax now as the Judges decision has been made! “We’re looking forward to seeing who wins just as much as they are,” she concluded.

The Black Tie Awards ceremony, a mix of both brains and beauty, will be hosted by Sharon Ni Bheolain, RTE News anchor, and will be attended by press, cameras and Radio on the night. To add some fun, there is a special prize for “best dressed lady” and “best groomed gent” and “style spotters” will be present on the night!

Tickets go on sale online via www.marketingideas.ie or by contacting Meath Tourism direct on 046 9097060. As there are a finite number of places, tickets will be sold on a “first come first served” basis

Finalists for the Meath Marketing Awards 2008

Most Effective Customer Service
Smarmore Castle
Trim Visitor Centre
Millrace Lodge
Slane Farm Hostel
  
Most Effective Hotel Marketing
Trim Castle Hotel
Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort
Headfort Arms Hotel
Cusack Hotel Group  
Most Effective Marketing & Sales Professional
Alan Clare-Trim Castle Hotel
Olivia Duff - Headfort Arms Hotel
Ladonna Tallon - City North Hotel
Royal Breffni Tours 
Most Effective Golf Marketing Initiative
Headfort Arms Hotel & Headfort Golf Club
Boyne Golf Marketing Initiative
Moyvalley Hotel
County Meath Golf Club 
Most Effective Equestrian Marketing Initiative
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Bellewstown Races
Most Effective Marketing Initiative of a Visitor attraction
Rathbeggan Lakes
Kells Heritage Centre
Causey Farm
Most Effective Marketing Brochure
Station House Hotel
Marriott Ashbourne hotel
Solstice Arts Centre
Dunboyne Castle Hotel  
Most Effective B&B Marketing Initative
Brogans Bar and Guesthouse
Tankardstown House
Highfield House B&B
The Yellow House B&B  
Most Effective Marketing Campaign of a Festival or Event
Le Cheile
OPW-Winter Solstice
Causey Farm-Hallowen Experience
Kells Road Race 
Most Effective Website
Moyvalley Hotel
Trim Castle Hotel
Brogans Guesthouse and Restaurant
Yellow House B&B  
Most Effective Crafts/Retail Marketing Initiative
Kraft Kaffee and Tourist Information Point
OPW  
Most Effective Country Pursuits Marketing Initiative
Rathbeggan Lakes
Newgrange Falconry
Cranmor Guesthouse Angling
Royal Breffni Tours  
Most Effective Dining Marketing Initiative
George's Patisserie
The Forge Restaurant
Knightsbrook Hotel
O'Briens & Franzini O'Briens  
Most Effective Hostel/ Self Catering Marketing Initiative
Kiltale Holiday Homes
Decoy Country Cottages
Tankardstown House
Slane Farm Cottages 
Most Effective Innovation/ Innovator
Causey Farm/ Headfort Arms Hotel
Knightsbrook Hotel
Newgrange Falconry
Fairyhouse Food and Wine School 
Most Effective New Property, Venue or Product
Newgrange Lodge
Fairyhouse Food and Wine School
Decoy Country Cottages
Royal Breffni Tours

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