The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
Niamh Burns is an accomplished International Account Manager at The Convention Centre, Dublin, since January 2014, specializing in securing major conferences and events for prominent brands while fostering collaborative client relationships. Prior experience includes serving as Sales & Marketing Manager at The Killarney Park Hotel from November 2006 to January 2014, where Niamh oversaw key accounts in the MICE, Golf, and Leisure markets in the US, and managed partnerships with organizations like Tourism Ireland. Earlier roles include Sales & Marketing Executive at Events4Ireland and Incentive & Group Tour Account Manager at O'Mara Travel, alongside experience as a Tour Guide & Lecturer at the National Gallery of Ireland. Niamh holds a BA in History of Art, Music, and French from University College Dublin, a B.Mus in Music from University College Dublin, and an MBA from the National College of Ireland.
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is Ireland's multi-award winning, purpose-built international conference and event venue. Since opening in 2010, this iconic venue has built a world-wide reputation for its passion for exceptional service and state-of-the-art facilities. As testament to this, it has won over 60 Industry Awards, including ‘World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2022’ at the World Travel Awards. With 22 meeting rooms of all sizes, The CCD is capable of hosting events for 8 to 8,000 delegates. The range of spaces includes boardrooms, meeting rooms, halls, 4,500 sq m of exhibition space and a 1,995 seat auditorium. The venue also boasts banqueting facilities for up to 3,000 guests, and six spacious foyers offering panoramic views of the cityscape. It offers a full suite of expert services on-site, and is the second venue in Europe, and third worldwide, to receive a Healthy Venue accreditation. Sitting proudly on the banks of the River Liffey, The CCD is located a mere 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and within easy walking distance of Dublin’s many hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions, enabling business and leisure to be easily combined. Award Highlights: • Green Tourism and Entertainment Award, the Green Awards 2020 • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2017 • Silver Healthy Venue accreditation, World Obesity Federation, 2017 • Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2018, 2017 • Best Overseas Conference Centre, UK M&IT Awards, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 • Best Venue 2020, Best Overseas Conference Venue 2015, 2013, UK C&IT Excellence Awards • AIPC Apex Awards, World’s Best Convention Centre, Runner-up 2012