Ireland Russia Business Association

‘Russian’ to Ireland – Tourism Ireland Targets Russia on Travel Trade Mission

Vladimir Popov — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:22:59 +0000

Tourism Ireland, organisation promoting Ireland overseas as a holiday destination, is on the mission to Russia to promote business.

23 Jan 2012. Tourism Ireland and a number of Irish tourism representatives are in Russia this week for a travel trade mission in Moscow and St Petersburg, targeting the Russian holiday and business tourism market.

The trade mission, which kicks off today, involves meetings with travel agents and tour operators from the main regions of Russia, as well as other Russian-speaking CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries like Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan; the Tourism Ireland delegation will be encouraging those influential tour operators and travel agents to include the island of Ireland in future holiday programmes.

As one of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries, the Russian economy is growing fast and travel is showing similar growth, with over 24 million people travelling outside of Russia each year. Tourism Ireland research has shown that the Russian market has limited understanding of what the island of Ireland has to offer as a holiday destination; so, one of the main objectives of this week’s mission is to begin building awareness in Russia of the many things to see and do on a holiday here.

Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “Research shows that some of the main motivators for Russians when choosing a holiday include ‘natural scenic beauty’ and ‘history and culture’; these are two areas for which the island of Ireland is renowned. This week’s mission will see us step up our promotional efforts in the market to grow our share of Russian tourism business to western Europe and boost awareness of Ireland among Russia’s growing middle classes who have the potential to come here on holidays.

“In 2010, Russian tourism business to the UK increased by +23% and since the visa waiver scheme was introduced here by the Government in May of last year, there has been a noted increase by tour operators in demand for Russian visas for Ireland. This market could play a part in helping us to grow tourism from overseas in 2012 and beyond.”

The programme for the travel trade mission to Russia includes one-to-one pre-scheduled appointments with tour operators and travel agents; sales calls to companies in Moscow and St Petersburg; as well as evening networking receptions.

Source: Tourism Ireland press release.

Newsletter – January 2012

Vladimir Popov — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:17:27 +0000

Our January Newsletter is out now and can be found here.

2012 Dublin Festival Of Russian Culture – Sponsorship Opportunties

Vladimir Popov — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:38:55 +0000

Sponsorship opportunities opened for 2012 Dublin Festival of Russian Culture, organised by the Dublin City Council in association with the Moscow City Government, and taking place from February 20 to 27.

The week-long festival is made up of multiple free events and is designed to appeal to people all ages, and to increase knowledge of Russian culture within Ireland.

The Festival has had considerable success since 2009, and has established a strong reputation with both the Irish and Russian communities attracting people from both Eastern European communities and Irish interested in Russia and Eastern European cultures, and generated substantial local and national media coverage.

The festival is dependent on the support of the sponsors, and in turn provides a direct brand exposure to the selected audiences. The sponsorship opinions include:

Playing a supportive role in a high profile cultural and educational program that is actively supported by Dublin City Council and the Russian Community.
An opportunity to sponsor specific events which can be tailored to contribute to your business: see below
Branding of thousands of promotional materials located in high profile public locations throughout the City.
Branding on festival on-line and socials media.

Typically, sponsorship contributions range from €1,000 to €20,000 but the festival organisers are open to discussing with potential sponsors a figure with which they are comfortable from a selection of unique events suitable to your individual brand.

Below is a list some sample events that might be of interest to potential sponsors with additional options available on request. If you would like to receive information on this unique opportunity contact Kathryn Byrne @ 01 668 0600 or kathryn.byrne @ limelight.ie.

Sample activities from 2012 events calendar:

Family fun. Family Day Out in Temple Bar Cow’s Lane and Essex Street – Over 7,000 visited to sample and enjoy artisan food, family fun and entertainment, and much, much more!

Entertainment Event Sponsorship. Multiple unique and individual events taking place throughout the week covering a wide range of activities from children’s events to high profile music events including; “Russian Impressions: A View of Ireland” Russian photography / painting exhibition; Russian Patriarchate Choir & Concert of Trio Relict; High profile ‘Russian rock night’, among others

Theatre & Film. Preview screenings of popular Russian classics in the Irish Film Institute; Rare Russian theatrical productions performed in The New Theatre.

Musical performances. Traditional Russian music, dance performances and lunchtime music events.

Children’s Activities. Chess Challenge with Grand Master Alexander Baburin; Russian fairy tale story telling; poetry reading competition; School quiz.

Business Breakfast. Now becoming traditional gathering of the Irish businesses interested in Russia and visiting business guests and officials from Russia.

Ireland-Russia bilateral trade, September 2011

Vladimir Popov — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:45:31 +0000

Dr. Gurdgiev: Irish exports to Russia totalled €46.9 million in September, up 61.2% yoy, against Irish imports from Russia of €7.8 million, up 14.7% yoy.

Read full post at trueeconomics.blogspot.com.

Enterprise Ireland: The Market: Welcome to the new Russia

Vladimir Popov — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:46:50 +0000

A psychological ‘iron curtain’ left over from Soviet times, and the fact that this part of the world was almost entirely off-limits until the mid-1990s, may be unintentionally limiting mindsets among Irish business leaders. In this issue, Enterprise Ireland’s new man in Moscow Gerard MacCarthy and the Russia office staff highlight the opportunities.

Download the article (PDF, 500kB).

The Russian economy is recovering, but faster modernisation needed, OECD says

Vladimir Popov — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:26:18 +0000

The Russian Federation must further modernise its economy to meet long-term development and income inequality challenges, according to the OECD. A combination of sound macroeconomic management, improved business climate, effective social policies and greater energy efficiency is required.

Jinny Software Wins Product Innovation Award at Russian Mobile VAS Awards 2011

Vladimir Popov — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:31:23 +0000

Good to see an Irish software company dong well in RU.

November 25, 2011- Jinny Software won the Product Innovation Award at the VIII Mobile VAS Conference in St. Petersburg. Robbie Byrne, Jinny’s Regional Sales Director for Europe, was there to accept the award on Jinny’s behalf.

Event: IRBA Christmas Lunch In Association with “To Russia with Love”, A Charity Helping Orphans

Vladimir Popov — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:09:57 +0000

We are delighted to announce that the IRBA will be hosting a Christmas Lunch at 12.30pm on Wednesday the 7^th of December in Fire Restaurant at the Mansion House in Dublin 2.

Date: Wednesday, the 7th of December 2011
Time: 12.30pm (until 2.30pm)
Venue: Fire Restaurant, The Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 http://g.co/maps/vfp3d

Overview: The Irish Russian Business Association is proud to support the fantastic work of To Russia With Love www.torussiawithlove.ie. Since the charity was founded in 1998 by Clontarf housewife Debbie Deegan thousands of Russian orphans have been given the chance to have normal childhoods, living and learning in bright, warm, modern, clean surroundings. Children who had never known the meaning of love are growing up cared for by the To Russia With Love extended family. Your contribution goes a long way in making it possible to give these children the life and love that every child is entitled to.

Menu: See below.

Tickets: are priced at €40 for members, €50 for non-members and a discounted rate of €450 for a table booking for 10.

Bookings: You can now book by returning the registration form provided below via email, fax or post. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The IRBA recommends early booking and registration. Please reserve and submit payment before Thursday 1^st December 2011. Note: Tickets are non-refundable.

If you have any queries or to reserve a place(s) at this upcoming networking charity lunch, please contact Jennifer via email at: jc@irba.ie, by phone on: 01 6424178 or by fax on: 01 6612315.

Reservation Contact Details:

Main Contact Name
Company
Address
Phone Number
E-Mail Address
Number of Attendees
Guest Name(s)

Fee payment can be made by any of the following options:

Bank transfer:
Bank Account Name: Ireland Russia Business Association
Account Number: 24603062
Sort Code: 93-10-12
Branch: AIB, 1 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

Cheque:
Send a cheque made out to the “Ireland Russia Business Association” to the association’s office at 28 Merrion Square, Dublin 2.

Paypal:
An invoice can be sent to you upon request for payment by credit or debit card.

Menu

Starters

Fire roasted cauliflower soup with gruyere crumble and chives

Black Mission figs with Cashel Blue cheese wrapped in Parma ham with a drizzle of chestnut honey

Spinach and artichoke gratin flavoured with nutmeg and aged cheddar with garlic crostinis

Claire Island smoked salmon served with fire roasted capers with horseradish crème fraiche and mini bilinis

Wood fired Ardsallagh goat’s cheese bruschetta with pistachio nut crust & beetroot compote

Mains

Hereford prime aged 8oz Sirloin steak topped with tobacco onions and brandy pepper sauce,

Served with a baby rocket salad

Roulade of Irish turkey fillet with pork, sage and onion stuffing, finished with jus

And buttered Brussels sprouts

Roasted Feile Bia corn fed chicken supreme, mushroom and leek cream buttered mash with crispy pancetta

Handmade ravioli pasta filled with gorgonzola cheese & walnut, tossed with a blend of sweet peppers, roast cherry tomatoes and white wine, topped with rocket and Masi aged olive oil

Roast fillet of cod with a herb crust, buttered green beans with a pancetta wafer finished with beurre blanc

Dessert

Homemade zesty Guinness and Brandy pudding with Glenisk clotted cream and Bushmill’s

Crème anglaise

Raspberry and white chocolate cheese cake with fresh raspberries and coulis

Traditional apple tart with toasted almonds and Tipperary Organic vanilla ice cream with a roast baby apple

A baked coconut base topped with zesty, caramelised lemon cream served with raspberry sorbet and Glenisk clotted cream (GF)

Buche De Noel, rolled light chocolate sponge with praline Mascarpone filling, Amarena cherries and lush chocolate sauce

Russia’s accession to the WTO – opportunities for Irish exports & investment

Vladimir Popov — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:02:50 +0000

Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev: “The market potential for Irish trade with Russia is in the region of €1.3-1.5 billion or roughly double the current levels of exports; for Irish investment into Russia is in the region of €1 billion per annum. There is also a huge potential for Russian investment into Ireland. In recent years, Russian investments into EU have been increasing from about €3 billion annually in 2008 to the expected volume of €4.1 billion in 2011. But Ireland remains off the map for Russian investors with just two Russian-owned companies being clients of the IDA.”

Read full article on trueeconomics.blogspot.com.

Russian Economy – Summary 2011

Vladimir Popov — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:56:08 +0000

Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev’s concise but comprehensive overview of Russian economy on trueeconomics.blogspot.com.