We are proud to announce that EPIC has once again been voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the annual World Travel Awards, Europe’s most prestigious honours programme in travel and tourism. Over the course of the year tourism consumers, industry professionals and the international media have been voting in record numbers for their favourite travel brands and products and we are delighted to be recognised amongst them. This firmly reinforces our status as a must-visit destination in Ireland.
In 2020 we have welcomed thousands of people virtually. Our series of workshops, webinars, virtual tours, and history pack downloads aimed at younger Irish history enthusiasts have been extremely popular and very well received. We have introduced services for those self-isolating, for those who wish to explore their Irish heritage and for those who wish to honour their Irish ancestors. We continue to research and innovate to be deserving of our status of a leading, world-class institution.
“I am absolutely thrilled, amazed and grateful at the fact that EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has won this most prestigious award for a second time. It is an endorsement of the goal that we set out to achieve – to create something that was absolutely world-class. It recognizes and celebrates the significant global impact of the Irish diaspora. This win is not just about the content of the Museum, bringing history together with modernity, but the people behind it. This was a great team effort and is a credit to everyone.“
We are dedicating this win to Irish people everywhere, particularly those who have been volunteering and helping in their communities throughout 2020. Their experiences and stories mirror so many of those we feature throughout EPIC. It is continually gratifying for us that so much of the feedback we receive from our visitors through reviews is that they feel inspired and proud to be Irish. We have felt the same this year about those all around the world.
Colm Brophy TD, Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora has sent his congratulations:
Congratulating EPIC, Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said:
“Congratulations to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum on being named Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction for the second year in a row. In what has been a devastating year for travel and tourism, this is some really good news for Irish tourism. It is a truly well-deserved accolade. Since opening its doors in 2016, EPIC has established itself as an important attraction on the itineraries of international visitors to Dublin. This latest award will give Tourism Ireland another wonderful platform to continue to highlight Dublin and Ireland around the world as a world-class destination. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the team at EPIC in 2021 and beyond, to welcome many more overseas visitors when the time is right, coming to experience all that EPIC and our great city of Dublin have to offer.”
Liz Halpin, Head of Dublin Region at Failte Ireland has said
“Fáilte Ireland is delighted that EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has retained its title as Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards for the second year running. EPIC offers a unique and immersive insight into the fascinating story of Irish emigration and this award showcases how important interactive, accessible visitor experiences are to the modern tourist.”
