Catherine Reilly recently celebrated 40 years at the helm of Brendan Vacations, which she has steered – since 1984 – to become the leader in the area of Celtic tourism brands.
Leaders of the Irish tourism industry – including Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO of the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC), John McGrillian, CEO of tourism Northern Ireland, Ruth Andrews, Chair of Fáilte Ireland, and Siobhan McManamy, Director of Markets at tourism Ireland – gathered, earlier this month, at Merrion Square, Dublin to celebrate the 40-year career and exceptional contribution of Ms Reilly.
“We’re excited to be celebrating Catherine Reilly’s extraordinary 40-year journey with Brendan Vacations, The Travel Corporation, and Ireland. In 2006, Catherine skillfully revived Brendan’s Celtic essence and later was an integral part in the restoration of the iconic Ashford Castle,” says Gavin Tollman, CEO of TTC Tour Brands.
“As a fitting tribute to her legacy, a tree…