Six Mayo winners at CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence

SIX Mayo tourist attractions and hotels have been presented with Merit Awards at the CIE Tours International annual Awards of Excellence, which took place in Dublin’s City Hall.

Picking up awards were Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Hotel Westport, Castlecourt Hotel, Westport House and Ballintubber Abbey.

Now in their 29th year, the awards recognise the best hotels and attractions across Ireland and are based on feedback from over 32,000 customers throughout the year.

In total, 77 hotels and tourist attractions won awards. Each of the destinations achieved a customer satisfaction rating of over 92% from CIE Tours International visitors, delivering an exceptional quality experience and welcome to tourists.

CIE Tours International (www.cietours.com) is one of Ireland’s longest established heritage tour operators, celebrating 87 years in business this year. In 2018, the company enjoyed €120 million in revenues and over 400,000 bed nights booked throughout the country.

The company, which employs over 140 people between offices in Dublin, London and New Jersey, operates all-inclusive coach tours and fly-drive programmes to Ireland as well as coach tours of Britain and mainland Europe. It also provides combined tours of Ireland and the UK.