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Dublin is an extremely popular tourist destination, with a great wealth of historic monuments, wonderful cathedrals and castles, classic Georgian buildings, plus theatres, cafés, restaurants and shopping areas worthy of a European capital, whilst not forgetting tributes to its literary achievements.
Its small size makes it easy to walk about the city centre, and the large number of parks and gardens (including Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe) and its world famous pubs adding to the relaxed atmosphere of life in Dublin.
The Temple Bar district has become renowned as a 'Latin Quarter', providing a central focus for the arts. With over 50% of the population under 30 years of age, it is a very young and vibrant city. Dublin is a warm and friendly city, with the tradition of a 'Hundred Thousand Welcomes' for each and every visitor.
Dublin is a great base from which to enjoy recreational pursuits such as: horse riding and sailing. Horseracing events are scheduled year-round and Dublin offers a huge variety of 18-hole golf courses within a short drive, many of them renowned championship courses.
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Dublin is extremely accessible by air: over 90 airlines service Dublin Airport, with over 150 direct connections from around Europe, USA and the Emirates. There are up to 32 direct gateways from the UK to Dublin. For more details see: www.dublinairport.com
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland; a city full of character and is recognized internationally as a popular and interesting destination to visit. While few locations offer charm on a par with Ireland, few cities are as renowned as Dublin for is strong tradition of entertainment and hospitality. And while modern-day Dublin continues to embody these characteristics, it has become a leading financial centre and home to top multinational corporations, confirming its place as a premier city within the European Union.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:
- Population 1.5 million
- 10km from Dublin International Airport
- Direct local bus or taxi service between airport and city
- Direct local bus within city to hotels
- 20,000 hotel rooms in the city and surrounding areas
- More information on Dublin can be found at www.visitdublin.com
Official Languages
English is the official language of WCCE 2009.
Currency & Banking
Eurozone since 2002. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at any Bureau de Change points in banks, airports etc. All major credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa & American Express are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Visa Requirements
No visa requirements for EU passport holders. All non-EU citizens should contact their local embassy for specific requirements. |
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Special Accommodation Rates at the Burlington Hotel are available for Congress attendees.
Please note attendees must book rooms directly with the hotel.
- Room Only: €99 per room per night
- Bed & Breakfast: €120 per room per night
To avail of a special rate at The Burlington Hotel, please contact Agustina Nobile in reservations and quote the “World Credit Congress”. Please see contact details below:
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