Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, accepted into the global luxury travel group Virtuoso®
Fairmont, Carton House has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Triona Flood, Commercial Director of Fairmont, Carton House, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.
“Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,” said Flood. “The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.”
Fairmont, Carton House joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, provide superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients. These prestigious providers are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s preeminent worldwide gathering. Fairmont, Carton House’s acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Awarded “Ireland’s Leading Luxury Hotel” and “Ireland’s Leading Hotel Suite” at the 2022 World Travel Awards, Carton House is luxury resort escapism at its best. Featuring 169 bedrooms and set on 1,100 private acres of sweeping Kildare parkland, just 25 minutes from Dublin International Airport, the Palladian mansion is one of Ireland’s most exquisite national treasures dating back to 1739 and was the stage for many defining moments in political and social history. The resort is home to two championship golf courses, award-winning spa and wellness facilities, four distinctive dining options and impressive conference and banqueting facilities. A wealth of resort activities awaits travelers, including golf, cycling and walking trails, tennis, archery, falconry and fishing. For more information about Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, call +353 1 505 2000 or visit www.cartonhouse.com.
