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Monday, January 31st, 2011
Welcome to this month's Cork Marketing Partnership (CMP) ezine.
Cork Convention Bureau promotes Cork at Global Events Show

EIBTM

Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) attended EIBTM (Exhibition for the Incentive Business Travel and Meetings industry) , global meetings and events trade show in Barcelona last December.

 

Over the 3 day event CCB held 1-to-1 appointments with international meeting, events and conference organisers with a specific interest in the Cork region. read more...

Promoting Cork in Belfast

Castlemartyr ResortCork is gaining attention in Belfast with a series of advertising campaigns currently airing to promote the Manx2.com Belfast Cork air route.   Cork Marketing Partnership secured the support of Cork hotels, restaurants and tourism businesses to assist the campaign with exciting competition offers; this week, Man Friday's Restaurant, Avis Car Hire and Castlemartyr Resort are sponsoring a magical Cork weekend  for lucky Belfast radio listeners.   Manx2.com fly Belfast to Cork with a twice daily service 6 days a week offering an efficient 60minute travel from Belfast to Cork.

Launch of Cork Festivals Forum 2011 Calendar

A Festive Evening

The launch of the Cork Festivals Forum 2011 Calendar will take place: Thursday February 3rd | The Bodega | Cornmarket Street | 5:30-7:30pm. The launch will be a great chance for local businesses to meet festival organisers, network and find out what's on in Cork for 2011.There will be light refreshments, entertainment and prizes on the night.

 

RSVP before Tuesday, 1st February admincorkandkerry@failteireland.ie

Cork Convention Bureau braves the snow in Paris

Tourism IrelandCork Convention Bureau recently braved the snow during 2 days of sales calls to Incentive and Conference Organisers offices in and around Paris.

 

There was great feedback on 'Destination Cork' and with a direct Aer Lingus flight operating between the 2 cities there are plenty of opportunities for organisers... read more

Cork Airport welcomes New Routes

Aer ArannCork Marketing Partnership welcomed the news from Cork Airport this month of a number of new routes secured via Ryanair, Aer Arann and Aer Lingus.

 

New Cork routes include: Milan Bergamo, Rennes and Jersey  read more...

Check out What's On in Cork for 2011

Cork St. Patrick's Day FestivalIt may still feel like winter but festival season is already upon us with Trad Fest opening at UCC on February 2, quickly followed by Cork's French Film Festival opening on March 6th and Cork St. Patrick's Day Festival from March 17th - 20th.  

 

Click here for a full list of 2011 festivals in Cork on cometocork.com.

Terminal Convention 2011

Terminal ConventionA major international art, film and music event and symposium will be staged in Cork 17 - 27 March 2011.

 

Featuring some of the worlds leading and emerging artists, galleries, musicians and academics, the now disused Terminal at Cork International Airport (replaced with the impressive new terminal building in 2006) is the location for this innovative international Event... read more

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CMP LogoThank you for taking the time to read this eNewsletter, if you would like more information on Cork Marketing Partnership or any of the initiatives outlined above please contact me at info@corkmarketingpartnership.ie .
 
Sincerely
Elizabeth McAvoy
Cork Marketing Partnership
 
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