Dublin Facts

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• Dublin Facts
• Why Visit Dublin?
• Why Dublin for your next Meeting, Incentive,
  Conference or Event?
• Another Reason

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Dublin Facts
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• Capital of Ireland
• Population of 1.4 million
• A young vibrant population
• Main industries Commerce/Finance, IT Tourism
  
• EU Headquarters of many ICT, Financial
  Pharmaceutical companies
• Compact City Dublin Mountains to the South,
  Rolling Countryside to the North and Dublin Bay
  (Irish Sea) to the East
• 32 National Labour Force
• Tourism is the fasted growing job creator in the
  Irish economy

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Why Visit Dublin?
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Why Dublin?City of Contrasts

• City and countryside within 20 minutes
• Blend of old and new - Intimate, cosmopolitan
  - Vibrant and historic city
• Easy access close to other European cities
• Welcoming and enriching experience
• Engaging people who know how to enjoy life!
• Lots to see and do

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Why Dublin?City of Contrasts

• Historic Literary Culture
• - Wide range of Visitor Attractions
• Musical Dublin
• - From Riverdance to U2 to Enya
• - Dublin has a thriving live music scene
• Pubs Nightlife
• - Vibrant pub culture

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Why Dublin?City of Contrasts

• Scenery rare to major capitals
• - coastal villages, mountains, forest walks
• Shopping
• - Irish international designer brands
• - Lively pedestrianised streets with buskers,
  markets, antiques
• Dining
• - Global cuisine, pre/post theatre menus,
  Boxty, Coddle or Soda Bread!

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Why Dublin?City of Contrasts

• Accommodation
• - Wide variety of accommodation
• - Extensive investment over 10 yrs
• Sport Wellness
• - Over 70 Golf Courses
• - World-class spa product
• - Hiking/Cycling/Watersports
• - Horse Racing/Riding

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Why Dublin?City of Contrasts
Craic - competes strongly on
personality Festivals Events - Reputation for
international festivals Music, Film, Theatre,
Opera Diversity - Something for everyone
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Why Dublin for MICE
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Why Dublin?

• Great destination appeal
• Easy access
• Professional, creative and experienced suppliers
• City Countryside Experience
• Legendary Irish hospitality
• Member of the Eurozone
• World-class accommodation infrastructure
• Unusual venues Castles, Hospitals, Stadia,
  Vaults, Breweries, Colleges, Museums
• Proven track record in organising meetings and
  events from 50 pax to 6,000 pax

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Infrastructure

• Dublin Airport
• Among the 10 busiest airports in Europe in terms
  of international flights
• 98 airlines serving 170 destinations
• Easy to get to
• 2 billion investments over 10 years
• Extension of Terminal 1 NORTH (2009)
• New passenger terminal Terminal 2 (April 2010)
• Two new piers D (2007) and E (2009)
• 100 other projects

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Getting to/from Dublin Airport

• Dublin Airport is located 12km north of Dublin
  city centre
• Dublin Port Tunnel cuts journey time from the
  airport to the city centre, to 12 -15 minutes.
  Emerges by the Convention Centre Dublin. Toll
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• Private/public bus services that operate from
  the airport
• - Aircoach
• - Airlink
• - AerDart
• - Number 41 bus
• Taxis are readily available for hire outside the
  airport (a taxi journey into the city center from
  the airport should cost approximately 25)
• Most international car rental companies also
  have representation in the airport terminal

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Getting Around Dublin City

• Dublin is compact and easily walkable
• Almost 10,000 taxis
• Buses Dublin Bus operates the citys bus routes
  running from 0600 2330
• Train DART, Suburban and Intercity Trains
• LUAS State-of-the-art Light Rail Transit System

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• Accommodation
• 20,000 Rooms in 2010
• National/International Brands

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VAT Legislation
Finance Act - 1 July 2007 allows a taxable person
to deduct VAT incurred on accommodation in
connection with the attendance or by his or her
representative at a qualifying
conference. Dublin Convention Bureau partners
with Tax Back International, a company designed
to inform and assist overseas companies in
maximising tax reclaim opportunities when
traveling to Dublin on business. Corporate event
organisers, agents or association buyers may be
entitled to reclaim the 21.5 tax on expenses
such as event costs, advertising costs,
promotional materials transport.
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VAT Legislation
Register with Tax Back International in advance
of the event to receive advice on what can be
reclaimed and use TBI's Business VAT Refund
Service for a quick and easy result Ireland is
one of few countries that allows reclaims from
countries within and outside the EU, the Middle
East, Asia, the USA and Canada For more
information log on to www.irishrefunds.com/dcb
or email dcb_at_irishrefunds.com
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Dublin Convention Bureau

• Core Services
• Expert advice comprehensive local knowledge
• Extensive list of contacts at your fingertips
• Conference Ambassador Programme
• Venue Finding Service
• Assistance with site inspections and
  organisation of familiarisation trips
• Liaison with local service providers
• Assistance with bids for international meetings
• Sourcing endorsement and local support
• Arranging keynote speakers
• Building delegate attendance at conferences
• Updates on new developments
• Promotional Materials

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