Ireland has been named as the winner of the ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’ at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2023.
The award was given to Ireland by Connoisseur Circle, a luxury travel magazine in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Luxury hotels and destinations around the world are evaluated for travellers by a jury of travel journalists and industry experts who decide on the nominees and winners.
Accepting the award, Tourism Ireland’s acting central marketing director Louise Finnegan, said: "I’m really delighted that Ireland has been named ‘Best Luxury Newcomer Destination’ in this year’s prestigious Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards. It is particularly good news, as we’ve just unveiled our new luxury proposition: ‘Ireland, where luxury comes naturally’.
"Our message is that whether you’re relaxing in an outdoor spa pool on the shores of a lough, enjoying delicious oysters in Connemara or even riding horses on a beach at sunset, there is no better place than Ireland to revive the spirit and refill the heart.
"Luxury travellers have tremendous choice and the highest expectations, which makes it more important than ever for us to ensure that Ireland stands out from other luxury destinations. This award gives Tourism Ireland another wonderful hook to highlight Ireland as a world-class luxury destination.
"Working in partnership with our industry partners at home and with our luxury travel buyer partners overseas, we look forward to inspiring luxury travellers to choose Ireland in 2024 and beyond."
