Ireland has endeavoured to manage all aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic in a proactive manner and accordingly all our members and partners have followed Government protocols, safety guidelines and sectoral training to create safe surroundings.

From a security perspective in relation to terrorism, we can provide reassurance that Ireland is one of the most stable, friendly peaceful and safe countries in the world but, just don’t take our word for it:

• Lonely Planet has previously named Ireland the MOST friendly country in the world, and the country regularly takes out the top spots on lists by Trivago, Trip Advisor etc for friendly hospitality, sociable locals, and outstanding service.
• The Global Peace Index rates 158 nations worldwide on measures such as conflict, safety and security in society and militarisation. In 2018, it ranked Ireland the 10th most peaceful place on Earth!
• Both Killarney and Tralee are recipients of the Purple Flag award. This is an international accreditation recognising excellence in the management of the evening and night-time economy and a safe and friendly environment in which to live, socialise and work.

Kerry has the highest concentration of 4 & 5* hotels in Ireland, offering unrivalled facilities in idyllic locations for business events groups. Kerry Convention Bureau has member properties in each of the five main destinations, all of which are MICE ready.

Killarney has over 3000 3-5* bedrooms and is a compact town with the infrastructure of a major city. Home to Ireland’s second largest convention centre, it is known as the ‘Town in the Park’ with 26,000 acres of National Park on its doorstep.

Kenmare is a haven of tranquillity, gourmet food, 5* accommodation and breath-taking scenery, nestled in a bay with dramatic coast to the south and rugged mountains to the north.

Sneem is a picturesque village situated in the famous “Ring of Kerry” a driving and cycling route that encapsulates some of the best nature has to offer.

Tralee is the bustling county town where venues are within close proximity and activities are abound in the natural playground which surrounds the town. It is home to Muster Technological University and its new €19m state of the art, universally accessible 8400m sq. Kerry Sports Academy.

Dingle is known for its colourful buildings, rugged scenery, trails and sandy beaches. It offers a range of immersive activities including high speed rib Sea Safari, cookery school and the award winning Dingle Distillery as well as its beautiful bay.

It is said in Kerry that, “There are only two kingdoms, the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Kerry. One is not of this world and the other is out of this world!” The Kingdom of Kerry, with our forty shades of green fields, the wild Atlantic Ocean to the west and the highest mountains in Ireland, is eulogized in myth and song. Visit the Skellig Islands, a UNESCO world heritage site, drive the 179km Ring of Kerry circuit, breathe in the rugged coastal beauty and sail the Atlantic shore. After your delegates have exhausted themselves outdoors, take time to sit by the fire and listen to the traditional Irish music, sample local artisan food, laugh with the locals and listen to the native Irish tongue (as Gaeilge) being spoken.

Kerry Convention Bureau offers a free and impartial service facilitating connections to passionate, local suppliers who are committed to working together to make your event a success. Our team can assist with creative ideas to build into your programme ensuring delegates remember and talk about your event for years to come. We are on hand to work closely with you from the bidding process right through to post event follow up.

As a destination and an industry, #TeamKerry have a proven track record of working together to deliver large scale, extraordinary events for international corporations and associations, with these conferences and events regularly attracting record numbers of delegates.

A wide range of key industries provide solid business reasons to choose Kerry for your next event.

The region has a strong economy and offers a wide range of business sectors, including sector leading tourism, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, food technology and financial services. The fishing industry is still strong and Kerry also has a successful aquaculture industry.

As a world leading tourism destination, the region builds on this strength with dedicated research and training hubs such as the Irish Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (IAHT) located at Munster Technological University, Tralee.

What does this mean for you? Expert local knowledge that adds depth to your business event. Inject a local perspective by using Kerry industry professionals as guest speakers; undertake technical tours and factory visits around the region and gain extra attendance by attracting regionally-based Kerry delegates.

Getting to Kerry is easier than you think. The region is serviced by three international airports, Shannon, Cork and Dublin and one regional airport. As a major tourist destination, there are many well-developed transport options available once in region, with well-established rail, bus and road networks. Whichever way you travel, a journey to the Kingdom offers the scenic route every time.

Kerry is home to two of Ireland’s native Irish speaking (Gaeltacht) areas; one on the Dingle Peninsula and the other on the Iveragh Peninsula. The Kerry Gaeltacht encompasses a geographical area of 642 km2 and has a population of 8,729, representing 8.6% of Ireland’s total native full-time Irish speaking population. The Irish speaking areas only add to the lore of the countryside. This region is rich in Irish culture and folklore brought to life through music, theatre, dance and the written word and is a fascinating step for all our visitors into our heritage and history.