Harvey's Point Dinner Cabaret

Just 5 weeks to go until the Opening Night of our Summer Cabaret ! Our national, regional and local marketing campaign has started and bookings are looking good. We are very excited to present this year's show as there are so many new acts and there is something to suit everyone's tastes - from Michael Bubble, to Elvis, to Pavarotti, not to mention the great Matt Mc Granaghan on violin and our amazing Tango Dancers, Kristina and Julien. Simon Casey will round off an exceptional evening with dancing till till late. Special overnight pacakges available as well as great offers for midweek breaks.

Donegal Live

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Had a fab day at the 'Donegal Live' event yesterday in the Iveagh Gardens. There was a great buzz and the word is spreading that Donegal is the new 'in' destination. We are promoting 'Home-made Holidays at Harvey's' whereby you can spend four or five days enjoying the beauty of Donegal from your base at Harvey's Point. There is a host of attractions in the area such as the Donegal Bay Waterbus, Slieve League, Glenveigh National Park and lots more. We can organise walking trips, fishing, golf, horseriding and much more. In house, we have wine tasting, cookery demonstrations, storytelling and entertainment most evenings during the summer.

Update

Well, we won 'Best Customer Service', Donegal at the RAI Awards night at the Merchant. We had a lovely night but I had to go early as I had an early trip to Dublin the next morning for the Meitheal workshop in Dublin. Had a great two days selling to international tour operators and it was encouraging to see the interest in tourism in the North West.

Harvey's Point is fully open now for the season and we have had a great start so far with increased bookings compared to last year. Easter is just around the corner and we are planning lots of activities with our guests, such as wine tasting, cookery demonstrations, easter egg treasure hunt, rambles around Lough Eske and much more.

Mother's Day, Golf Convention, Restaurant Awards

Hoping all Irish Mammies had a lovely Mother's Day. Harvey's Point was full to the brim with lots of families celebrating in style at our Sunday Carvery Lunch. No cooking, no dishes, - great ! On Friday we hosted the Failte Ireland / IAGTO Golf Convention which brought international golf tour operators to the North West and it was very encouraging to see the interest in our region as a top quality golf destination. I will have to learn to 'speak Golf' ! This week we have an educational conference from the US and we also will be welcoming our dear friend, Dermot Kelly and his painters for four days of watercolour painting. Artists of all ages and levels come to enjoy painting in a relaxed and fun environment. I am off now to Belfast to attend the RAI's Annual Restaurant Awards. We have been nominated for 'Best Hotel Restaurant' and Best Customer Service' in Donegal. It should be a fun night in The Merchant with lots of good food, wine and networking.

Hoteliers promoting Ireland in the US

I spent a great week of sales calls in the US with my colleagues, John Hehir from Dromoland Castle, Alan Maloney from Mount Falcon and Jonathan Epstein from Celebrated Experiences. It was most encouraging to see the interest in the West and North West of Ireland as a tourist destination for visitors from the US.

The Golf market is developing rapidly in our region since North & West Coast Links Golf has been voted “European Golf Destination of the Year 2011” by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

Love is in the air

Marc and I celebrated our 15th Wedding Anniversary on Valentine's Day. Many romantic couples attended our Wedding Fair last weekend and we were blessed with a super Spring Day. You could almost hear the daffodils beginning to bloom!

Spring is in the air and I have made Marc promise to take me away for a wee break sometime soon.

Happy Days

Just back from a fabulous holiday in South Africa. Delicious food, fine wine and lots of sunshine. Picked up some new ideas for Harvey's Point. Refreshed and ready for a busy season ahead.

Burn's Supper was enjoyed by a great crowd with dancing until the wee hours !

'Break the Ice Party' this weekend which will be for those who missed out on their Christmas Office Party. Should be a great night.

Romance will be in the air for Valentine's Weekend and of course Marc and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary on the 14th.

Wedding Fair on Saturday 19th February. A special day to showcase the unique selling points of Harvey's Point and representation by the top wedding suppliers in the North West.