1 Irish Horizons Your PCO in Ireland
2 25 years successful tradingBased in Dublin and Shannon 80 Projects per annum on average 10 full time staff in the Conference Team 50 staff in the company (logistics, operations, IT) Significant investment in technology Member of the Irish Tour Operators Association Member of Key Industry Groups- SITE; MPI Strong Financial Background and Fully Insured Key Partner with the Irish Tourism Board Award winning company P.C.O. and D.M.C.
3 Key Markets USA Switzerland France Germany North of Europe Benelux
4 Management team Christophe de Patoul – Director, Head of Incentives & Conference A Belgium native with a Degree in Law, Christophe has been living in Ireland for 20 years. He has a strong background in Incentives and Conferences and ran his own company for several years before serving as a Director in a leading Irish Incentive House. He is responsible for growing our incoming and outgoing corporate travel business. Tim McStay - Director of Incentives Tim has 20 years experience in the Travel & Tourism Industry. A SITE member, he is a former President of ITOA and served for 7 years on the Board of the St. Patricks Festival. Responsible for overseas Sales, Business Development and Promotions. Tim has a Masters Degree in Business Studies and is a German speaker. Maeve O’Connor- Sales Director North America Maeve’s favourite colour is green, we think that’s very appropriate considering her devotion to promoting Ireland’s proverbial forty shades. Maeve brings over two decades of sales experience, at hotel and agency level, to her position and worked most recently as Director of Sales with a leading Incentive house and formerly with the prestigious Adare Manor.
5 The Team Camille Afchain – Senior Project ManagerFrom the south of France, Camille studied International Business and Languages. Having competed this in 2009 she moved to Ireland taking a role with a voluntary organisation. Following this she joined the company where she is responsible for managing Conference and Incentive events with a focus on the French market. Claire Derousseaux – Senior Project Manager From the South West of France, Claire has been living in Ireland, place she now calls home, since she graduated from a Business School 10 years ago. She has since been mastering her Events and Project management skills and knowledges in the sports and corporate industry. Claire has recently joined the North America Team in Irish Horizons and being passionate about sport and life, she takes pride in delivering to a high standard everything she does. Elise Leclère – Project Manager From Normandy, Elise joined the Irish Horizons's team in Graduated with a Masters in International Event Management, she is now in charge of organising conferences and incentives concentrating on the French speaking markets. With her background in event management she is hoping to make your business trips a memorable and unique experience for all of your participants.
6 The Team Valerie Wichmann – Project ManagerBorn and raised in Germany, Valerie completed her studies as Assistant to the hotel Management at a renowned business school in At the end of her studies she moved to France to enlarge her language skills and cultural knowledge while working in prestigious 4 and 5 star hotels in operational and administrative departments. After 6 years in France, Valerie was looking for a new experience and moved to Ireland. Within the team of Irish Horizons, Valerie is in charge of the German and French market. Her projects reflect her passion for her adoptive home and its culture. Alison Halligan – Project Manager Alison holds an honours degree in International Business and Languages from Dublin City University. Having studied and worked in France for almost two years, Alison is a fluent French speaker and has a strong knowledge of French culture. She has worked in the Tourism Industry and has experience dealing with both Conference and Incentive packages. Alison enjoys travelling and has travelled throughout Europe and the USA. She recently joined the company and is working in the Incentives Department with a focus on North America. Michelle Rosney – Project Manager Michelle is the fourth generation of her family to work in the Irish hospitality industry. As a child growing up in Killarney, County Kerry, she availed of every opportunity to work in her family owned hotel and it was here that the hospitality bug first bit her. She graduated from Shannon College of Hotel Management with a Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management in After working on the front lines of the Irish Hotel Industry, Michelle is now passionate about her role as Project Manager for the North American Market and strives to deliver truly world class experiences for all our valued clients.
7 Some of our clients Total Petroleum: 200 Pax Allianz : 750 PaxPfizer Pharma: Pax Bank of Ireland: Pax Ford Cars : Pax Coca Cola: Pax Microsoft: Pax Danone Yaourt: Pax G.N.C.O.: Pax Takeda Bio Pharma: Pax Cartier Watches: Pax BMW: Pax Sanofi: Pax Novartis: Pax Axa Insurance: Pax Michelin Tyres: Pax Philips : Pax France Telecom: Pax Leonidas Chocolate: Pax World Rally Championship: Pax Pepsi Cola: Pax Saab Car : Pax Renault Cars: Pax IBM: Pax Swiss Football Federation: Pax EU Commission: Pax Top Solid: Pax
8 Testimonials “We would like to thank the Irish Horizons team for their flexibility and thoroughness which made our visits the past four years to our Dublin factory a success. We would highly recommend their professional assistance to other companies.” Congress and Event Manager, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals “We have a very strong working relationship with Irish Horizons. We source much of our accommodation requirements from them and find their service exceptional. The online facility coupled with an excellent support team make the process of booking accommodation efficient and manageable.” CEO, Audi Ireland
9 Testimonials Our first experience with Irish Horizons was a great success and we wish you our warmest thanks for several reasons. We have worked together for the past 8 years with Christophe and this was our first year working with the new team at Irish Horizons and we can confirm that the team were enthusiastic, motivated and flexible . We would highly recommend Irish Horizons. Jean-Paul Lempereur, GNCO/OPEL ... despite the bad weather, the Irish Horizons team saved the day brilliantly rearranging the treasure hunt. The atmosphere in the pub was very good. Our boss even started to sing :-) Thank you very much for your flexibility and a big thanks to your actors in the pub, who took their job very seriously. I received exceptionally good feedback about your guides on the way to Guinness Storehouse. The guests were so excited about the stories of the city and history..... We were in very good hands and I would like to thank you, also on behalf of all my colleagues for your excellent management and support. Stephanie Gilewski, TopSolid
10 Beautiful Ireland
11 Ireland Regions Northern Ireland Galway Dublin and Wicklow KerryVery new and exciting Great hotels World class golf Titanic Experience Galway Authentic Celtic Ireland Music and dancing in the air Great seafood The Aran Islands offshore – an incentive original Dublin and Wicklow Easy access Great international city with perfect venues, restaurants and culture The world’s best pubs Incentives on the sea and in the mountains Kerry Stunning mountains The Ring of Kerry 5 star hotels with that special Irish charm Country living at its best Cork and Kinsale Gourmet capital of Ireland Jameson whiskey Great food market Quaint villages of Ireland
12 Easy Air Access 60 airlines flying to over 179 destinations, including direct scheduled daily flights from mainland Europe, Britain, North America, and regular flights from the Middle East. New Dublin terminal for additional capacity US Customs & immigration based in Dublin Airport
13 World Class FacilitiesIreland’s impressive venues range from purpose-built facilities to locations that offer something different and unique, such as modern universities, historic halls and castles, exceptional resorts and luxurious hotels. With driven, energetic and highly skilled professionals, facilities are competitive, modern and maintained to the highest standard meaning you are guaranteed everything will run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
14 Corporate Supports € Ireland’s new MICE Supports Programme offers a full range of financial and practical supports . Including: - Bid preparation and presentation - Site inspection hosting - Marketing support - Programme enhancement - Post event luxury travel experience in Ireland.
15 Get to know us before your competitors do!Get in touch with: Christophe de Patoul Camille Afchain Bracken Court, Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 W6N4, Ireland Tel: Fax: