Feeling competitive? Test your knowledge of Ireland in this True or False quiz!

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Are you feeling competitive? Why not put your knowledge and your logic to the test with the Meet in Ireland True or False quiz? You’ll be presented with a number of statements about Ireland and doing business in Ireland- your only task is to determine whether these statements are true or false.

Find out the answers at the bottom of the page!

Best of luck!

1.     Ireland has been named by Forbes magazine as one of the best places in the world to do business. True or False?

2.     There are five international airports in Ireland, with 60 airlines from 20 countries flying directly to our island. True or False?

3.     The island of Ireland has two capital cities, two currencies and three languages. True or False?

4.     Ireland has a reduced VAT rate of 9% on tourism services, which passes the savings onto you. True or False?

5.     Ireland has over 900 hotels on offer for those attending MICE events. True or False?

6.     Ireland has developed a strong reputation among international companies, with 9 of the top 10 Global Software and Pharmaceutical Corporations based in Ireland. True or False?

7.     The Belfast Waterfront has just undergone a £30 million renovation, and has already secured its first global conference in 2016, generating almost £4 million for the city. True or False?

8.     Croke Park, one of Ireland’s top conference venues, is also the 4th largest sport stadium in Europe. True or False?

9.     Ireland has Europe’s trendiest city, according to M!CE and Business Travel Conference. True or False?

10.  Meet in Ireland can provide you with financial assistance you in your bid and to maximize delegate participation. True or False?

ANSWERS

1. TRUE. Ireland was named as the best place in the world to do business by Forbes in 2014. The magazine noted its pro-business attitude, its friendliness and highly-educated workforce as strong factors in this decision.

2. TRUE. Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Shannon and Ireland West Knock are all international airports. There are over 170 direct routes to Ireland.

3. TRUE. Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, while Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The Euro is used in the Republic, the Pound is used in Northern Ireland. English, Irish and Ulster-Scots are all spoken on the island, but English is the principal language.

4. TRUE. Tax Refunds are also available to those visiting on business, with more information available here.

5. TRUE. Ireland’s accommodation range from castles to campus accommodation, catering to every event size and every price range.

6. TRUE. Ireland may be shedding its traditional image, and Dublin is becoming one of Europe’s fastest growing “smart cities”.If you want to learn more about Dublin’s pro-business approach that makes it an ideal conference location, check out the link here.

7. TRUE. It’s looking like Belfast Waterfront was worth the investment! Nearly 2,000 delegates from 55 countries gathered in Belfast Waterfront in July for the 2016 World Credit Union Conference, bringing a welcome £3.7m to the city’s economy. 

8. TRUE. Croke Park is the home of Ireland’s national games, and just recently scored an Award Hat-trick for its Meetings and Events Team!

9. TRUE. The M!CE and Business Travel Conference in Amsterdam was quite taken with Belfast, naming it Europe’s trendiest city.

10. TRUE. Meet in Ireland will be with you every step of the way. While others may choose conference centres, Ireland is a conference country. For more information, click here.

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