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Influential tourism group visits Limerick
Over 30 members of the Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA) were in Limerick last weekend (5th - 7th February 2010), where they were briefed on new tourism attractions in the city and county by Shannon Development, the Shannon Region tourism authority. In an itinerary planned by the Company, the ITOA group were taken on a tour of Limerick City including Thomond Park. They stayed in Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort where they held their AGM.
Speaking about the importance of the visit of the group, Dr. Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive, Shannon Development said,
“The ITOA are a very influential group. They bring in over 465,000 holiday makers to Ireland from overseas each year and we were delighted to brief them on what’s new in Limerick. Shannon Development is currently undertaking a major drive to develop sports business and tourism for the City and grow Limerick’s reputation as Ireland’s sports capital. And ITOA members can help us considerable to get our message out to the international marketplace.”
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Members of the Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA) got a great welcome last weekend on their visit to Limerick. Shannon Development briefed them on new tourism attraction and initiatives in the City and County. Pictured at Adare Manor and Golf Resort with members of the ITOA are; Pat Daly Tourism & Marketing Division Manager, Shannon Development, Ruth Andrews ITOA, Vincent Cunnane Chief Executive, Shannon Development, Fiona O'Sullivan President ITOA, and Eoghan Prendergast, Shannon Development Limerick Development Division Manager.
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