IHF launches 2005 guest guide

The Irish Hotels Federation's (IHF) international marketing drive for 2005 to further promote Ireland as a quality tourist destination, commenced today with the launch of the 2005 Be Our Guest Guide.

Almost 400,000 copies of the guide, now it its 18th year, will be distributed to over 24 countries worldwide in the coming months.

The guide contains detailed listings for over 1,000 hotel and guesthouse properties throughout the 32 counties, from small family run guesthouses to large five star hotels.

The Be Our Guest Guide 2005 offers information on the area visitors may wish to visit, the range of properties available and overnight rates.

In addition to property-by-property listings, the Guide offers information for tourists on the country through road maps, notable places to visit, festival details and other regional information of interest to visitors.

It is anticipated that over 60% of the 400,000 copies produced will have weaved their way around the world by January.