March 28 2019 Update
The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) and the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance have announced a co-marketing program to promote the Dingle Peninsula in Western Massachusetts and the Western Mass region on the Dingle Peninsula and throughout County Kerry. Western Mass Website
Members of the Western Mass tourism community and officials from the Dingle Peninsula’s sister city, West Springfield, Massachusetts will travel to Dingle March 30th to April 2nd to participate in meetings with the Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance, the local business community and media. The delegation will be officially welcomed by Minister Brendan Griffin of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mayor of Kerry, Norma Moriarty and CE of Kerry County Council, Moira Murell, local officials, tourism and community representatives on Monday 1st April at the Dingle Tourist Information Office.
Several well-known tourist attractions will be traveling with the GSCVB tourism officials including:
Laurie McDonald - Director of Retail Marketing & Promotions, Home Fragrance/Newell Brands/Yankee Candle Company
Eugene Cassidy - President & CEO, The Eastern States Exposition (Big E)
Judy Matt - President, The Spirit of Springfield & Bright Nights at Forest Park
Paul Lambert - Vice-President, Enshrinement Services & Community Engagement, The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Karen Fisk - Director of Marketing & Communication Strategy,Springfield Museums and Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum