New Management Development Programme launches to develop memorable tourism experiences
Managers of visitor attractions from across the East and South regions are coming together to take part in Fáilte Ireland’s first ever “Visitor Attraction – Management Development Programme”. The new programme has been custom designed to meet the rapidly changing expectations of our visitors and the desire to really connect with a destination.
International tourism is undergoing a transformation in how it is developed, marketed and managed, driven by rapidly changing visitor expectations. There is increasing emphasis being placed on 'experiences' by consumers and visitor attractions are central to this, giving the history and stories of the place.
Speaking at the launch, Colm Breheny from Fáilte Ireland said –
“Visitor attractions are central to delivering the memorable experiences that our visitors are looking for. They allow visitors to immerse themselves in the surroundings, interact with people and hear the history and stories of the place.”
“Taking time to understand the components of and develop a business plan based on researched customer trends will ensure that Ireland’s Visitor Attractions will be on the ‘bucket list’ of tourists worldwide”
Over the next six months local managers and owners will take part in six modules focussing on all areas of management as well as a residential in York where they will see first-hand how visitor attractions are helping to provide memorable experiences for visitors.
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List of Visitor Attractions participating in the Programme
Kilkenny
St Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower
Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny
Rothe House & Gardens
Waterford
Waterford Treasures - The Bishop’s Palace
Mount Congreve Estate
Wexford
JF Kennedy Trust Ltd
Hook Lighthouse
Irish National Heritage Park
Cork
Cobh Heritage Centre
Camden Fort Meagher
Spike Island, Cork
CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
Lifetime lab
Cork Butter Museum
Titanic Experience Cobh Ltd
Irish Heritage Trust [Fota House & Gardens]
Wicklow
Powerscourt Estate
Russbourough House
Killruddery House
Kildare
Irish National Stud Company Ltd.
Meath
Causey Farm
Office of Public Works - Bru Na Boinne & Battle of the Boyne
Tayto Park
Louth
Beaulieu House
Dublin
Office of Public Works -Rathfarnham Castle
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