11 of November 2024
Sustainability in Self-Catering
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown in Dublin
Sponsored by:
Award Entries Rules
There are 8 eligible award categories, each having specific criteria that the judging panel will be examining. You may enter across any number of categories providing that your entry meets the given award criteria. Review carefully the requirements for each category you are entering. All entries must comply fully with the entry rules. Please provide as much detail as possible so our judges can make an informed decision.
Award Categories 2024
-Best Self-Catering Marketing Company 2024 (Agents)– Sponsored by Avantio
-Best Rural Self-Catering property(ies)
-Best STR Sustainable property
-Best New STR Business in 2024
-Best STR Business Diversification
-Best STR Business Website
-Best Activity Focused Self-catering or Glamping (Units)
-Best Luxury Property
Entry Rules
-All entries must be submitted using the online entry form
-You can self-nominate or nominate someone else
-Please note that these are an all-island awards ceremony, and we welcome entries from both Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland. Entries from other countries will not be accepted for these awards
-Simply select the category to enter and complete the entry form
-Entries can be made from the 14th of August 2024
-All entry forms must be completed fully and send to events@iscf.ie before the set deadline of the 6th of October 2024
-Provide as much detail as possible – you can upload photographs, video, supporting documents in all categories and website link.
-After the initial judging round, a maximum of five nominations in each category will be short-listed by the judging panel for further detailed assessment
-All short-listed entries will be contacted directly by the ISCF Office. All short-listed properties will be published in the media and online
-Short-listed entrants may be required to complete a more detailed project overview and provide additional supporting material
-Some submissions may be subject to an interview by subsections of the judging panel
-You may edit your entry after submitting, up until the entry deadline
-Please make sure all your personal details are entered accurately, including contact details, as this will be used in the awards presentation if selected as a finalist
-You are eligible to enter more than one category, as long as the work submitted meets the criteria
-There is no fee payable for entering this awards programme
-Entry should reflect work/projects from the past 12 months unless otherwise specified
-Entry as many categories as you wish – (shortlist will be maximum 2 categories per company, exception is individual awards)
-Judging will take place early October and will be completed by an independent panel of judges choosing their top 3 in each category.
-Shortlisted companies to provide marketing material for potential use on the night if they win. The information will be used by Tourism Ireland for marketing purposes.
-ISCF Board members cannot take part in Competitions, this excludes their business partners.
The award winner is the owner of the property, but a marketing agency can put 2 properties into an individual competition.
Agencies have a section called Best Marketing Agency for their completion.
Both city and/or rural properties can be entered into the competition.
All those entering must be a member of the ISCF and have will need to have a Quality Assurance for their property either from the ISCF or Failte Ireland.
Awards Presentation
*Award Certificates will be presented to the 3 finalists in each category at the ISCF Conference
on 11/11/2024 in the Clayton Hotel Leopardtown in Dublin.
*Tourism Ireland are the main Sponsor of the STR Awards 2024.
*Finalists must be available to collect their awards or nominate a representative on the day of
the Conference. Details and images of all winners will be shared with the general media.
Schedule
-Affiliates – Coffee / Tea
-Launch of Conference
-How EU Legislation Effects Business in Ireland
-Failte Ireland – Overview of Fáilte Ireland strategy, macro-economic indicators stats & tourism barometer
-Planning In Ireland
-What is better in Managing in STR Sector: The Carrot or the Stick Approach
-Economic importance of Tourism to Economies of around the World
-Importance of Tourism to the economy
-The Legislative Framework in Ireland. Q.A.
-Developing Sustainable Tourism Offerings in Ireland.
-What US Irish Diaspora intent and interests in Ireland
-Economic Value of STR in Ireland Report
-Business Supports to aid Sustainable Diversification
-Sustainable Diversification of your STR business
-Running your Business more efficiently
-Developing Sustainable Tourism in Clare
-Going Green without Going Cheap
-Adare 2027 – Ryder Cup
-Sustainability for the Next Generation in Ireland
-Tourism Ireland – Sustainability, Communicating Sustainability in Marketing, Functions in the Irish Tourism Industry
-Awards from Tourism Ireland
-Conclusion of the Conference
-Acknowledgement of Board members 2024 & New Board members 2025
