26th March 2019
The Dream Escape team is constantly travelling in search of new experiences. Here is what we have discovered in February and March.
It has been a great start to the year. We have been out and about on site visits, fact finding missions and planning our exciting forthcoming educationals with JH Hotels & Companies in April and Valerie Wilson Travel in May.
We are also excited to announce that the Dream Escape team has expanded yet again, as we welcome Ashley Harris to the Operations Team and Sally Strange to the Guiding Team.
David Tobin – Owner and Director
David attended the JH Hotels US Roadshow earlier this month. (pictured below)
Claire Stone – Managing Director
Claire visited the following properties in Scotland; The Edinburgh Grand , The Fife Arms, Cardhu Country House, Cardhu Distillery, Macallan Distillery, Fingal.
Claire, Rosie, David and Karen Darlow (Senior Operations Executive) went to London where they visited Brown’s Hotel, Shakespeare’s Globe, St James’s Palace and Kensington Palace, and also a tour of Berry Bro’s.
Sales and Marketing Team
Emer Mortell (Head of Sales), Sue Morris (Head of Marketing) and Sarah Butler (Marketing Executive) enjoyed a stay at The Balmoral, Edinburgh and a show round of the newly renovated suites. They were joined by Dream Escape Owner, Holly Tobin for a fascinating tour and demonstrations at Araminta Campbell’s weaving studios in Leith. This was followed by a tour of Fingal, the recently opened floating hotel by Royal Yacht Britannia which is permanently docked in Leith.
Emer has been enjoying meeting colleagues old and new on sales trips to the US. She is pictured here at the Poe Travel bazaar in Little Rock Arkansas. She also organised a Florida sales trip with The Balmoral Edinburgh and The Merrion Dublin and has just returned from a sales trip to Denver, Phoenix and San Francisco with the Gleneagles Hotel and Adare Manor.
Sally Strange – Business Development & London Blue Badge Guide
Sally attended the Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition this week at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London which has just been extended until September due to the overwhelming popularity.
Rosie Peattie – Head of Guiding
Rosie has travelled the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland this month!
Dream Escape were delighted to be invited by the Consul General of Ireland in Scotland, Mark Hanniffy, Tourism Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, to attend a reception to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The event was held in the beautiful Georgian Assembly Rooms in George Street, Edinburgh where Dream Escape was represented by Planning, Operations and Guiding . Rosie was joined by Annika Busam (Creative Planner) and Helen Kidd (Operations Executive). They were delighted and honoured to be introduced, by Caroline Mulligan of Tourism Ireland, to Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Republic of Ireland.
In Scotland, Rosie visited Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, Signet Library and AGM STGA Discovery Point, Dundee.
On the Isle of Skye, Rosie visited Dun Beag Broch, Torabhaig Distillery, Museum of the Isles, Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen, Kilt Rock and Lealt Falls.
While in the Cotswolds and Bath, Rosie visited Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Cross Bath, Beckford’s Tower, Chavenage House, Malmesbury Abbey, The Abbey House Gardens, Walking Tour of Bath, Manor Farm and Daylesford Farm.
She is currently in Ireland with David, viewing Cliff House Hotel, Lismore Castle and Adare Manor.
Michael – Creative Planner
Michael was exploring Agatha Christie Country this month in South Devon. He took the Torquay – Paignton steam train past her house at Greenway to Dartmouth.
(David and Rosie joined by Honor Byrne at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford)
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While visiting The Merrion Hotel in Dublin this week, Emer gives us a sneaky peak of what to expect when coming to stay during these unprecented times. Safety measures in place but not at the expense of our outstanding luxury holiday experiences.
The 5 Star Merrion Hotel in Dublin #dreamescapeltd #tourismireland #FillYourHeartWithIreland #dreamnowtravellater #luxuryireland #luxurydublin #dublin #discoverireland
It was wonderful to see The Merrion Hotel in Dublin open up their doors again this week. Our Head of Sales Emer Mortell was there to support Ruthie and the team. It's good to be back!
The 5 Star Merrion Hotel in Dublin #dreamescapeltd #tourismireland #FillYourHeartWithIreland #dreamnowtravellater #luxuryireland #luxurydublin #dublin #discoverireland
Congratulations to the wonderful team at Ashford Castle in Ireland, so well deserved! Dream Escape are looking forward to our continued partnership and welcoming our clients back to you very soon.
#dreamescapeltd #discoverireland #ashfordcastle #luxuryireland #travelandleisure
As the tourism industry in the UK and Ireland gets ready to re-open, is it time to start thinking about reconnecting with friends and loved ones and to start planning for that next well-deserved break together?
Whether it is for later this year or next, Dream Escape is ready and waiting to help you every step of the way. ow.ly/4mvM50AsB8I
#dreamescapeltd #luxurytravelscotland #visitscotland
#luxurytravelexperiences #inspiringtravel #TogetherInTravel
#luxurytraveldestinations #visitbritain #tourismireland
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As we continue in lock downs I have been compiling my memories of some beautiful parts of Ireland, Scotland and England. The first chapter is Donegal in Ireland. A stunning remote part of the country and one that I always love returning to. Stay safe and happy reading!
