CCD Delegates accepting their award

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) has won the award for ‘World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre’ at the 24th annual World Travel Awards.

A triumph over tough competition

The announcement was made at the World Gala Ceremony in Phu Quoc, Vietnam on the 11th of December, 2017. This is the first time an Irish venue has won the coveted title and the venue beat off tough international competition from fourteen venues around the world, including previous winners Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Berlin ExpoCenter City, Dubai World Trade Centre, ExCeL London, Qatar National Convention Centre, and Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Speaking about the achievement, Stephen Meehan, CEO of The CCD said, “We are delighted to win this award. It means the world to us and we would like to thank everyone who voted for us. This achievement reflects the talent, energy and passion of the entire team, who are committed to exceptional customer service and excellence in event delivery. It’s inspiring to see the outstanding quality of international venues, destinations and organisations represented: we are very proud to be the first Irish venue to take this title home.”

Welcoming the world to Ireland

Dermod Dwyer, Executive Chairman of The CCD added, “We have set out our Vision 2025 and defined our purpose as ‘setting the stage to welcome the world to Ireland’. This award reinforces for us that we have the privilege of playing a key role in attracting business tourism to the country. What makes it even more special is that this award is voted for by professionals and consumers in the travel and tourism industry and it is an honour to be recognised through a large and global vote.”

The Convention Centre Dublin opened in September 2010 and is Ireland’s only purpose-built international convention centre. It is located in the heart of Dublin city, just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. 

The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals and business and leisure travel consumers worldwide, and this accolade recognises the commitment to excellence that The CCD has demonstrated in the last twelve months.

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