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 Strategic Development Planning in Dublin's Docklands(2008): CHL were commissioned by Dublin Docklands Development Authority to prepare the Arts, Culture, Tourism & Leisure Chapter of the Docklands Master Plan 2008. CHL also prepared a new Waterways Regeneration Strategy for the Docklands area in 2008, updating the River Liffey Regeneration Strategy that had been originally published in 2001. |
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 Economic Impact of Carton Demesne(2008): CHL conducted a detailed analysis of the economic contribution of Carton House Hotel and Golf Resort at local, regional and national levels; the analysis demonstrated the significant economic benefits delivered by the resort and the potential for further growth. |
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 Coach Tourism and Guided Tours Development(2008): This assignment comprised a review of staffing and training needs in the coach tourism and guided toours sectors, with emphasis on coach drivers and tour guides. The review was published in July 2008, and implementation of key initiatives has been initiated. |
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Dublin Regional Tourism Plan (2007-08): CHL were commissioned by Dublin Tourism to assist with the preparation of the regional tourism development plan for Dublin covering the period 2008-2010. This plan includes an analysis of the forces of change in tourism and the issues facing Dublin. It sets out a strategy for tourism development encompassing goals and actions with regard to product development, marketing, enterprise growth and visitor servicing. The plan was published in January 2008. |
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 Titanic Signature Project (2007-08): this project is being planned for Belfast, and will be located adjacent to the slipways where the Titanic was built. It is the largest visitor attraction ever proposed for Northern Ireland and is subject of an application to the UK's Big Lottery Fund for substantial grant support. CHL has coordinated this project since its inception in 2005, and project managed the preparation of the Big Lottery application which involved extensive design and planning work by some 12 leading professional practices from Belfast, Dublin, London, Paris and New York. |
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Titanic Foundation Ltd. |
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 Tourism Product Development Strategy for Dublin (2007): the preparation of this strategy included a comprehensive audit of the existing product in Dublin, a survey of tourists visiting Dublin, a benchmarking of Dublin against 5 competing European cities and consultations throughout the tourism industry |
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 National Tourism Awards (2007): this study, conducted on behalf of the Board of Fáilte Ireland, involved the assessment of the potential for a new national tourism awards scheme. The assessment involved researching tourism and other sectoral award schemes in Ireland and overseas, with emphasis on their objectives, organisation and benefits, and extensive consultations throughout the tourism industry. The conclusions pointed to alternative approaches to conventional award schemes as more effective means of achieving the goals identified by the Board. |
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 Impact of the Closure of Major Hotels in Dublin (2007): Jurys Doyle Hotel Group have sold a number of large 4 and 5 star hotels in Dublin. The hotels will be closed and the sites redeveloped for other uses. CHL are assessing the potential impact of these closures on the Dublin hotel market with particular referrence to group and business tourism. |
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Irish Tour Operators Association / Tourism Ireland |
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 ROS Tapestry Project (2007): the preparation of a business strategy for the ROS Tapestry, an innovative tourism project involving the creation of a huge, 15-panel tapestry illustrating the Norman history of New Ross. The tapestry is being produced by more than 90 stitchers working in teams. The goal is to complete all 15 panels by 2010, and 7 panels will be ready for exhibition in September 2007 as part of the Ross 800 celebrations. |
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ROS Tapestry Project Ltd. |
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Annual Tour Operator Surveys (2006/2007/2008): A series of annual surveys of the membership of the Irish Tour Operators Association with regard to their business levels and international marketing activities. The surveys for the years 2005 and 2006 have been completed, and that for 2007 will be conducted in the first quarter of 2008. |
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Irish Tour Operators Association |
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 Proposed Aquarium for Dun Laoghaire (2006): this project forms part of a competition-winning development for Dun Laoghaire Harbour designed by Heneghan Peng Architects. CHL originated the aquarium concept, coordinated the development of plans for the project and identified prospective operators. |
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John Sisk & Sons/Park Developments Ltd. |
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 Ireland's Competitive position in Tourism (2006/07): Strategic review of the competitive position
of Irish Tourism and recommendations for future
competitive gain. This study, which has been published by ITIC, was conducted in 2006 and updated in November 2007. |
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Irish Tourist Industry Confederation |
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 National Tourism Product Audit and Quality Assessment (2006): This audit was completed as a key input to the work of the Tourism Product Development Review Group established by Fáilte Ireland.The audit gathered detailed information on over 7,900 products across 41 product catagories excluding accommodation. |
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Fáilte Ireland |
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 Attraction vision, concept and planning for the "Titanic" Signature Tourism Project in Belfast; continuing project coordination on behalf of Titanic Quarter Ltd. |
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Belfast City Council/ NITB |
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Vision, concept planning and implementation plan for 'Destination Fermanagh', a new tourism development and marketing strategy for Co. Fermanagh |
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Fermanagh District Council/ NITB |
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 Benchmarking Dublin as a city break destination |
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Tourism Ireland |
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Identification of potential tourism and cultural components of a proposed major multi-use development |
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Treasury Holdings |
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Strategic planning and co-ordination of hotel development project at Croke Park |
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GAA |
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Tourism development strategy for North Tipperary |
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North Tipperary Co.Co / Shannon Development |
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Marketing and promotional strategy |
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Waterways Ireland |
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Tourism vision and development strategy for Killarney Town, as part of a masterplan, prepared by Murray O'Laoire |
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Killarney UDC |
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Overseas marketing strategies and action
plans for the following tourism products - Golf, Angling, Equestrian,
Horseracing, Cabin Cruising, Incentives and Language Learning |
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Fáilte Ireland |
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Strategic review of the Irish Hotel and
Guesthouse Industry and blueprint for its future development |
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Irish Hotels Federation |
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Analysis of the future development of the Dublin Hotel Market |
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Jurys Doyle |
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Tourism development strategies and marketing
action plans for Counties Wexford, Meath, Carlow and Down |
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Local Authorities & Tourism
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Market research, feasibility studies,
and business planning for a wide variety of property developments
including commercial, residential, hotels, tourist accommodation
and leisure projects |
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Private and Quoted Companies |
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Business plans, marketing plans and successful
grant-aid and tax-based funding applications for a variety of
projects |
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