The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt is an idyllic venue to hold a conference, incentive trip or off-site meeting due to its proximity to Dublin airport (40 minutes) and the city centre (30 minutes). With 945sq m of dedicated meeting space and a unique outdoor Secret Garden exclusively available for events at the hotel, this venue can cater to groups of all sizes while providing delegates with a relaxing, thought provoking environment. The resort offers a variety of activities such as golf, cycling and archery for team building, or the luxurious ESPA for a relaxing treatment or massage after a long day of meetings.
The meeting and events team at The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt creates unique, memorable and personal experiences for all their guests. By tailoring each event, the team promises to deliver a seamless function going above and beyond client and guest expectations. Events at the hotel are not only limited to the conference area: in the past a car park has been transformed into an impressive bar and entertainment area, and the Secret Garden has been tented to create an outdoor night club. Alternative events continue to be popular and the team is experienced at creating bespoke venues for their corporate clients. Recently they erected a marquee on the helipad so that delegates could enjoy the captivating views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain from the best possible vantage point.
Complimentary, secure and reliable internet access to guests and visitors has been introduced in all of the hotel’s guestrooms, lounges and food and beverage outlets. Guests who have their own laptop or compatible device are able to avail of this service in these selected areas of the hotel for the duration of their stay.
For groups who wish to combine their meeting, incentive or team building day with a corporate social responsibility initiative, the hotel has designed an exciting programme in association with County Wicklow’s Orchard Centre. Many organisations that already have strong environmental and ethical principles have chosen to increase their focus on these programmes in recent times. The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt now offers companies the opportunity to use the hotel, not only for business purposes but to give something back to the community. A typical programme at The Orchard Centre – home to the 130 cow ‘vineyard’ producing milk for Baileys Irish Cream – includes rejuvenation of the ancient Tomnafinnoge wood where the removal of growth over recent years is threatening the natural balance of flora and fauna. As the last of Ireland’s great oak forests it provides a unique social, environmental and educational amenity to the local community and visitors to the area.
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt is reaching out to corporate executives, meeting planners and conference attendees in an effort to encourage the scheduling of meetings, incentive trips and annual retreats. There are many benefits to selecting the resort even during the current challenging times and with this in mind it has launched its Meetings Within Reach package with attractive rates starting from €169 per person.
Judith Heberer, UK Sales Director; tel: +44 129 667 1662; judith.heberer@ritzcarlton.com; www.ritzcarlton.com/powerscourt
