Our 4 Step Application Process
Coach Tourism operators seeking approval under the voluntary Coach Accreditation quality assurance scheme can apply in four easy steps:
1Step 1 - Minimum requirements Back to top
Review the supporting documentation below to find out more about the application process, minimum requirements, and key benefits of the Scheme.
To register your interest in the scheme and start the application process, please go to
www.onlinelistingtool.failteireland.ie.
If you have any queries, please contact:
onlinelistingtool@failteireland.ie
We will make contact to arrange an onsite assessment. An assessor will visit your establishment to check that the facility and services are present and compliant with our minimum standards .
The assessment is divided up into “quality areas” that represent aspects of the business that contribute to the quality of the visitor experience. Each quality area contains a series of minimum requirements.
The Quality Assessor (QA) will carry out an objective, qualitative assessment of every aspect of your business. Essentially, a numerical score is given to every aspect assessed and that score equates to a quality level description.
Once your application is approved, your establishment is officially approved to Fáilte Ireland standards.Quality assurance certificates are valid for an initial 2-year period and must be renewed every 2 years thereafter. An annual vehicle inspection is also part of the process.
Once your business is approved, we will issue you with promotional material to help you romote your quality assurance award including:
- Certificate of Approval
- Window sticker
- Bromides / .jpeg format images for use on web and printed promotional material
We also endeavour to assist quality-approved businesses to maintain and exceed the required standards through a range of business advice and support programmes customised for and only available to tourism enterprises registered with Fáilte Ireland.
Termination:
When a property, for whatever reason, ceases to participate in a Fáilte Ireland quality assurance scheme, all relevant display signs, print material, web content, and support programme membership will be removed.