Go West Conference, Event & Destination Managment

Go West Conference, Event & Destination Management

Event

Conference &

Destination

Management.Go West Conference, Event &

Destination Management

Benefits to our Clients• Reducing their workload, sharing responsibility and

delivering tangible results.• We take away the stress - supporting them every step of

the way and providing solutions.• We reduce costs – they benefit from our buying power

and negotiating skills. Centralization invoicing and payments for all services.

• We eliminate risk - our experience and knowledge enables us to plan and manage their event or tour on budget and in line with their objectives and requirements.

• We bring innovation and add value - They benefit from over 14 years experience and proven creativity. We bring innovative new ways to run conferences, ideas for events and tours

• We go the extra mile – We always strive to exceed their expectations.


EVENT MANAGEMENT Corporate celebrations Award ceremonies Gala dinners Team building Corporate client

hospitality Christmas parties Summer parties Family days Theme nights Top class entertainment


IMAGINATIVE EVENT PRODUCTION


Outstanding Sets


World Class Entertainment


Live Television Broadcast


Promotion

Sales calls Website Referrals Industry Partners


CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT


CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT

• Regional, National & International Conferences

• Full range of professional conference services provided

• Tailored packages available to match a clients requirements in terms of support and services.


Customer SegmentsAmbassadors & Organisers in

• Corporate• Association• Educational• Medical &

• Public Sector


Conference Management Services

• Conference Website, • Abstract submission • Online registration and

payment• Venue search and

negotiations • Conference work plan • Accommodation • Dedicated conference

manager • Exhibition Management and

Poster Management • Budget and financial

management

• Technical audio visual requirements

• Set design and lighting • Spouses Programme • Entertainment & Tours• Branding, promotion and

publicity • Liaise with Conference

Speakers • Conference Packs • Transport • Venue Management


Facilitating International Conferences

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

• Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health, SEGH 2010, NUIG

• European Conference On Information Systems, ECIS, NUIG

• 10th European Carbohydrate Symposium (Eurocarb), NUIG

• Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC) NUIG

• 4th International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC)

• Informal European Theatre Meeting, (IETM)Galway

• Territorial Cohesion, EU Presidency Conference

Promotion• Industry Partners

Fáilte Ireland – approved PCO

HotelsConference Office NUIG

• Sales Calls• Networking/Referrals• Website


INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY


• Focus marketing effort on identifying and targeting conference Ambassadors in Third Level Organisations

• Work with Industry Partners to nurture Ambassadors & Leads

• Service development


Destination Management Services

Corporate & Special Interest Groups

visiting Ireland

Memorable ItinerariesAccommodationTransportation & LogisticsExclusive VenuesMeet & GreetProfessional Tour GuidesActivitiesTours

Team Building Music & EntertainmentGala NightsSpecial EventsCultural ActivitiesDécorCateringCorporate HospitalityGifts

TARGET MARKETS100% Export

• Corporate • Special Interest Groups

HeritageEducationReligious Tourism


Promotion• Industry Partners

Fáilte Ireland Hotels

• Sales Calls• Fam Trips/ Site

Inspections• Website - Sample

itineraries, Links


Long Term International Marketing Strategy

Religious Tourism“Religious Tourism

is not seen as a luxury but rather travel with a purpose : strengthening fellowship and faith”. WRTA.

• Focus marketing effort to develop niche markets of religious tourism from USA.

• Develop tour packages tailored to these markets “Exploring our Celtic Spirituality”“In the footsteps of St Patrick”

• Create a new website aimed at this marketwww.celticfootsteps.ie

• Promote and sell packages through specialist Tour Operators• Sell packages direct to specific markets

http://www.celticfootsteps.ie/

Achievements International

Sales & Marketing


Since 2005 alone, Conferences facilitated by Go West have attracted over 1,300 delegates to Ireland.

Estimated value to the economy is over 1,100,000 euros.Ave spend is 876 euros – source, Failte Ireland.


Approximately 350 International groups facilitated by Go West.



9 Pilgrim groups pre booked from USA for 2010.

Familiarization Visit from USA has generated a minimum 3 Adult Pilgrim Groups for 2011 & 2012 and important contacts for future.


Key Goals/Vision

• Increase the number of International Conferences

• To Position Go West as the leading Irish Religious DMC.



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Go West Conference, Event & Destination Managment