Tourism Showcase Set To Boost Youghal’s Number One Industry

Please register before Friday 12th February 2010 E mail: info@youghalchamber.ie Tel:  (024) 92447.

Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Tourism Networking Showcase in The Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal, on Saturday 27th February 2010.

Katrina Griffin and Aileen Aherne pictured at last years Youghal Tourism Networking Showcase 2009

With tourism now officially the number one industry in Youghal, the event is set to provide a timely boost to product providers in the area.  Following on the success of the inaugural event in 2009 which saw over forty product providers and event organisers take part; organisers have decided to expand the event, by opening it to the general public.  The event will coincide with the official launch of Failte Ireland’s ‘Family Fun’ Brochure and website for Youghal which a vast number of Tourism Providers took part in.

Speaking about the showcase Aileen Ahern Manager of The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group explained it’s purpose: “In 2009 we knew if we brought people together it could be the start of people really working together, – developing joint packages, making referrals, all with the intention of keeping tourists  in the area that bit longer, and spending more money here.  This type of approach leads to a win-win situation all round, and the concept worked.  This year however, we are  also inviting members of the public to come along and see just exactly what wonderful products and value is to be found right on their own doorsteps”.

The Showcase will once again feature product providers from throughout East Cork and West Waterford, recognising Youghal’s geographic position and natural base for tourists visiting both regions.

Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Commerce is still accepting entries to the event. So if you are an accommodation provider, activity & leisure provider, art and cultural organisation or event organiser from the area, make sure you are featured at this hugely important event.  Please register your interest before Friday 12th February 2010 by email to: info@youghalchamber.ie by telephone to (024) 92447.

Issued by: Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group

Contact:    Aileen Ahern

Tel:           024-81814

E:              tourism@youghal.ie
Please click on image to see just some of the Youghal Tourism Networking Showcase 2009 entries