Luxury Irish Tours Recognised Among Ireland’s Leading Tourism Businesses with National Silver Award
There are milestones that mark the growth of a business, and there are moments that affirm the values and vision behind everything it stands for.
Today, we are incredibly proud to announce that Luxury Irish Tours has been awarded SILVER in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year category at the 2026 eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards. This follows our recent announcement that Luxury Irish Tours had been shortlisted across five categories at the 2026 Chambers Ireland Awards, making this Silver Award an even more significant milestone for our business.
This prestigious national recognition and ‘WIN’ celebrates excellence across Irish enterprise, with organisations judged on leadership, innovation, customer experience, operational excellence and measurable business success. The winners were announced at a gala awards ceremony held at Dublin Royal Convention Centre on 26 June 2026.
For our entire team, this award represents far more than a trophy. It represents years of dedication to showcasing Ireland through authentic luxury experiences that create lifelong memories for visitors from around the world.
From Five National Finalists to a Silver Award
Only a few weeks ago, we proudly shared the news that Luxury Irish Tours had been shortlisted across five categories at the eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards 2026.
Being recognised across multiple categories was already an incredible endorsement of our business, our people and our commitment to excellence.
Returning home with Silver in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year makes that recognition even more meaningful.
The category featured some of Ireland’s most respected names in hospitality and tourism, including leading hotels, visitor experiences, hospitality groups and tourism businesses from across the country.
The final podium was:
🥇 Gold – Connacht Hospitality Group
🥈 Silver – Luxury Irish Tours
🥉 Bronze – Croke Park
To stand alongside organisations of this calibre is a tremendous honour.
Recognising Hospitality and Commitment in Irish Luxury Tourism
At Luxury Irish Tours, every journey begins with one simple belief:
Ireland deserves to be experienced properly.
Rather than offering standard sightseeing itineraries, we specialise in creating completely bespoke private luxury tours designed around each guest’s interests, pace and travel aspirations.
Whether guests wish to discover hidden coastal villages, explore Ireland’s ancient castles, experience traditional music in intimate local pubs, play championship golf courses or uncover their Irish ancestry, every itinerary is handcrafted by our experienced travel designers.
Those experiences are then brought to life by our professional chauffeur guides using our fully owned luxury fleet, allowing us to deliver an end-to-end luxury travel experience without relying on third-party operators.
It is this combination of personalised travel design, authentic Irish hospitality and operational excellence that continues to distinguish Luxury Irish Tours within Ireland’s luxury tourism sector.
A Reflection of Our Entire Team in Ireland
Awards are never won by one individual.
This Silver Award belongs to every member of the Luxury Irish Tours family.
Our luxury travel consultants…
Our chauffeur guides…
Our operations and logistics teams…
Our mechanics…
Our customer support specialists…
Together, they share one common purpose:
Creating unforgettable journeys that leave our guests with lasting memories of Ireland.
Their professionalism, passion and genuine Irish hospitality are the reason guests continue to place their trust in us.
Thank You to Our Clients and Global Travel Partners
We would also like to thank our wonderful clients who travel from across the world to experience Ireland with us.
Every booking represents a tremendous privilege.
Whether welcoming couples celebrating anniversaries, families exploring their heritage, luxury travel advisors, corporate incentive groups or once-in-a-lifetime visitors, we never lose sight of the responsibility that comes with creating somebody’s dream holiday.
We are equally grateful to our international travel trade partners whose continued confidence in Luxury Irish Tours allows us to welcome guests from North America, Australia, Europe, Asia and beyond.
Your trust inspires us to continually raise the standard of luxury travel in Ireland.
Congratulations to Our Fellow Winners
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Connacht Hospitality Group on receiving Gold and Croke Park on receiving Bronze, along with every finalist recognised in this exceptionally competitive category.
Irish tourism continues to go from strength to strength because of the dedication, innovation and passion demonstrated by businesses across our industry.
We are proud to stand alongside them.
The Irish Journey Continues
Receiving national recognition as one of Ireland’s leading hospitality and tourism businesses is both a proud achievement and a powerful motivation.
As we look ahead, our focus remains exactly the same as it has always been:
Delivering exceptional private luxury tours…
Showcasing Ireland authentically…
Supporting local communities and businesses…
And creating unforgettable experiences for every guest who chooses to explore Ireland with Luxury Irish Tours.
This Silver Award marks another important milestone in our journey.
We believe the very best is still to come.
About Luxury Irish Tours
Luxury Irish Tours is an award-winning Irish luxury travel company specialising in bespoke private tours of Ireland. Based in County Galway, we create tailor-made luxury travel experiences for international visitors, combining expert itinerary planning with professional chauffeur-guided touring using our fully owned luxury fleet. Every journey is designed to showcase the very best of Ireland through authentic experiences, exceptional service and genuine Irish hospitality.
