The Guinness Storehouse has been named 'Europe's leading tourist attraction' after winning the largest public vote.
Dublin's tourism hot spot received the title at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia last night which have been hailed as "the Oscars of the travel industry".
The Storehouse was shortlisted alongside these renowned landmarks:
- Buckingham Palace
- The Roman Colosseum
- The Eiffel Tower
- The Acropolis
- La Sagrada Familia
- Ribeira do Porto
Paul Carthy is Managing Director of the Guinness Storehouse and he says it is great news for Ireland as a whole:
As Europe’s leading tourist attraction, The Guinness Storehouse is now put forward for the World Travel Awards Grand Final, where it is in the running to be named as the world's leading tourist attraction.
Chris Frost of the World Travel Awards said: "For 22 years the World Travel Awards have been recognising the very best consumer experiences across the globe; from Hotels, and Resorts, to Airlines and Destinations.
"This year some of the most fantastic attractions in Europe were shortlisted. The Guinness Storehouse is one of these. To win this category is a real achievement and a testimony to the Guinness Storehouse as a global brand."
