Kerry, Republic of Ireland The south-west
surplus food free of charge and distributes it to local charities and Smile Exchange, where planners can list any unused materials to be collected. “Today’s business tourists want to be part of something bigger than the event itself; they are conscious of the need to contribute to sustainability, to give something back to the environment around them and to be
kingdom of Kerry in the Republic of Ireland balances greenery and green initiatives
Kerry aims to hand the power back to event planners and arm themwith the right tools to create green events
harmoniously. The Kerry Convention Bureau (KCB) is a member of several green groups including Sustainable Travel Ireland, Green Travel, Sustainable Events Alliance and Fifty Shades Greener. It has also pledged to keep all familiarisation trips clear of paper and single-use-plastic. Kerry is home to Siamsa Tire, Ireland’s first accredited green theatre and events centre and The Europe Hotel & Resort which operates on 100 per cent green renewable energy. KCB also actively encourages event planners to reduce their event’s carbon footprint by offsetting any emissions it produces. KCB can help you do this via its partnership with Sustainable Travel Ireland. Kerry Convention Bureau is all about handing the power back to event planners and arming them with the right tools to create green events, starting with the local ‘Keep it Green’ initiative. These include the Food Cloud which takes
responsible global citizens,” explains Becky Hargrove, Kerry Convention bureau manager. “As a host destination for globally responsible conferences, Kerry
already has a positive track record when it comes to sustainability. By choosing Kerry, event planners can align their event objectives with a region that demonstrates positive values and a commitment to responsible, sustainable tourism.” Stepping outside of the conference centre, delegates will be enchanted by Kerry’s green surroundings and incentive offering, including cycling around the jagged coastline, taking a break in a seaweed spa and taking part in their very own Celtic Games.
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