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Over 30 Volunteers To Inform Tourists At The Kiosk This Summer

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In front; David Scott and Ken Tobin of Tralee Chamber with, at back, Billy Nolan (masked) and some of the volunteers who will man the Tourism Kiosk in The Mall starting from Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Tralee Tourism Kiosk will be back on The Mall for the summer season from next Monday thanks to Tralee Chamber and the 30 plus volunteers who are giving their time to help visitors to the town.

Some of them gathered in The Square on Friday where they were briefed on what the role entails and welcomed by Billy Nolan who is organising the volunteers this year.

The kiosk will be open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm. Thanks to NEWKD there will be a laptop available for volunteers to access additional information visitors may need.

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Ken Tobin of Tralee Chamber says the kiosk is needed now more than ever.

“We’re very disappointed that the Fáilte Ireland tourist office is not opening again this year in Tralee and this makes the kiosk even more important for visitors in the town to access all the events and activities available,” he said.

The Tourism Kiosk on The Mall.

“We’d like to thank Billy Nolan of Nolan’s and Hilsers Jewellers who’s facilitating and organising all of the volunteers for us and the 30 plus volunteers who are giving their time this season,” added Ken.

There will be information booklets and maps available and people will be encouraged to download the Tralee app for the self-guided tours and trails.

Also, some of the volunteers will be holding their own walking historic trails around the town, starting from the kiosk and PPE will also be provided to all volunteers.

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Chamber Alliance Organises Tour To Familiarise Kiosk Volunteers With Attractions

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TRALEE Chamber Alliance organised a familiarisation trip for the front-of-house staff of member hotels and attractions and the Tourist Information Kiosk Volunteers on Wednesday.

The group of over 25 people visited a number of tourism hot-spots throughout the day with a view to better informing visitors to Tralee and the surrounding area of the wonderful choice of activities and sights on our doorstep.

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The group who had a tour of attractions to inform themselves before manning the Tourist Kiosk in the town centre this summer. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

The tour started with coffee and scones at the Rose Hotel followed by a guided Guided Town Walk and tour of Kerry County Museum to which is home to the Roger Casement exhibition.

Everyone then departed for Fenit to see the St Brendan Heritage Park and Jet Kayaking activity in the harbour.

The afternoon leg of the tour featured a trip to Kerry Head to learn (in the water or from the shore) about Wild Water Adventures with an opportunity to jump into the sea from the cliffs.

A visit to Ardfert Cathedral followed and after a guided tour of the ancient site, the tour then returned to Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Tralee for food and drinks.

They’re all set then for a summer of informing visitors about our great town!

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Another Successful Year For The Tourist Kiosk

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It's on the move...saying goodbye to the Tourist Information Kiosk in The Mall for another year are Tralee Chamber Alliance CEO Kieran Ruttledge with Triona Houlihan, James Finnegan, Michael Kelly, Eddie Bailey, Bridget O'Connell and Natacha Rocheteau. Photo by Dermot Crean
It’s on the move…saying goodbye to the Tourist Information Kiosk in The Mall for another year last Friday were Tralee Chamber Alliance CEO Kieran Ruttledge with Triona Houlihan, James Finnegan, Michael Kelly, Eddie Bailey, Bridget O’Connell and Natacha Rocheteau. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Tralee tourist information kiosk, which is now in its fourth year of operations, last week closed the door again until next summer, but not before it enjoyed one of its most fruitful seasons yet.

The kiosk, located in the very heart of the town, was manned by 32 volunteers over the summer period, with each volunteer helping to provide information to visiting tourists on everything and anything that they might need to know about the county capital.

Our less than perfect weather this summer was certainly not an issue for tourists it seems with this year proving to be a great success in terms of visitors to attractions such as the Aquadome, Museum and the Wetlands centre.

It’s a great service and well done to the volunteers and all at Tralee Chamber Alliance for manning it.