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GET VAT BACK ON IRISH CONFERENCES

The VAT relief applies to all conferences with a minimum number of 50 delegates. This  deduction will be valid at most large venues in Ireland for a maximum accommodation period, starting from the night prior to the date on which the conference commences and ending on the date on which it concludes.

Annette Devine, President, Irish Hotel Federation, said, “It was vital this tax was reformed, as Ireland was losing out to other destinations where VAT was refundable. As Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, tourism is an extremely valuable economic resource that has doubled in size over the past decade. International communication of this VAT reclaim could see a doubling of the volume of Ireland’s share of international business tourism over the next seven years.” 

For more information about how to reclaim VAT in Ireland, please contact Morris Conferencing with an enquiry and they will supply expert advice on this vital saving. Tel 0870 1624909 or www.corporateconferences.co.uk

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With its prime central location, The Westin Dublin hotel is only minutes from the business district of the International Financial Services Centre and within easy access of the airport. The hotel’s magnificent Banking Hall, dating back to 1863, serves as the main conference and banqueting room, accommodating up to 160 delegates. The hotel also offers seven more sophisticated conference and meeting rooms.

Latest News About Conference Venues

The Environment:

Conference venues are focusing more and more on developing and becoming much more economically and environmentally friendly.

Conference venues are trying to limit the negative impact in the local environment by:

• Recycling
• Sourcing local produce
• Planting trees and grass where possible
• Energy saving light bulbs
• Key cards are used in the majority of hotel rooms to ensure guests do not leave lights on.

Some conference venues are under going major developments and completely resigning as they are aiming to become as self efficient as possible and therefore reduce their impact on the environment. For example re planting any trees that are removed during the building process and planting turf on the roof to absorbed rain water which can then be recycled and used. 

The Economy:

As a result of the current economy conference venues have adapted their rates and packages making them more appealing by offering:

• Lower and flexible rates with day delegate and 24 hour packages.
• Offering additional equipment - projector and screen if required.
• Offer basic buffets and equipment helping delegates keep their costs to a minimum.
• Half day room hire is also available for small morning meetings.