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Budget Tourism Investment Welcomed

Fáilte Ireland has welcomed the Government’s recognition of the very serious challenges facing the tourism sector in the event of a no-deal Brexit. main image

“The allocation in Budget 2020 of €40million for the tourism industry in a no-deal Brexit scenario is a significant investment. This will allow us to intensify our work to develop and support the tourism sector while also enhancing Ireland’s appeal as a tourist and conference destination,” according to Paul Kelly CEO of Fáilte Ireland.

“We also acknowledge the €7million supplementary tourism fund provided by Government for the remainder of 2019. We will immediately use the €1million allocation to Fáilte Ireland to support tourism businesses along the border counties,” added Paul Kelly.

“It is worth noting that Fáilte Ireland’s operating budget was increased last year by just over €7million by Government and this allowed us to provide more business supports, investment and mentoring, particularly along the border counties as we help prepare the sector for Brexit.”

Belgian launch of Galway 2020

Galway 2020 was launched in Belgium at an event in Brussels, which was attended by members of the diaspora, partners from cities and regions attending this week’s European belgal1019

Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, as well as leading Belgian travel professionals and journalists.

Pictured are Mike Cubbard, Mayor of Galway; Danielle Neyts, Tourism Ireland; Patricia Philbin, CEO OF Galway 2020; Cllr Declan McDonnell, Northern and Western Regional Assembly; HE Helena Nolan, Irish Ambassador to Belgium; Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner; and Cllr Jimmy McClearn, Galway County Council.

VillagePod supports local trade

A start-up companyn has signed up restaurants and pubs in Bray to its innovative service. vilpod1019

VillagePod is a platform built to help local communities thrive which puts local businesses right at the centre. The platform was conceived and developed as a result of a recognition that local businesses need a champion that helps them complete with large multinationals in this smartphone dominated world. The platform aims to help people make spending local a habit.

The platform works by allowing consumers to pay with their smartphones and by retailers accepting payments with a small tablet or a staff phone. Launching in early November, after a short pre-launch campaign the platform already has over 60 retailers on board in north Wicklow, including hairdressers, beauty salons, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, hardware stores and gyms.

Intercon is 'Taste' partner

InterContinental Dublin Named as Hotel Partner of Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition intercon0319

The five-star InterContinental Dublin in Ballsbridge has announced it will be the official hotel partner of Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition, taking place in the neighbouring RDS from 28th November to 1st December 2019.

Taste of Dublin: Festive Edition, the ultimate festive food lover's paradise, will offer many of the iconic features enjoyed by visitors to Taste of Dublin, but with a seasonal twist. The 18,000 expected attendees can enjoy festive baking and Chef’s Theatre, chocolate workshops, butchery masterclasses, wine and spirits classes, festive tablescaping, live musical entertainment and much more.

Ten Closure Orders last month

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has ordered the closure of ten food businesses during the month of September in counties Dublin, Cork, Meath, Louth and Donegal.

The closure orders and one prohibition order were served for breaches of food safety legislation and the Enforcement Orders were issued by environmental health officers and veteinary inspectors.

Five Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:Pastel King (Restaurant/Café), 22/23 Moore Street, Dublin 1, Oriental Pantry Supermarket Limited (Retailer), 22/23 Moore Street, Dublin 1, Noor Foods (Butcher Shop), 10 Church Street, Dundalk, Louth, Stela Food Stores (Retailer), Unit 8, Ringwood Centre, Damastown Close, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 and Londis (Retailer), 49 Grafton Street, Dublin 2