About AVEA
AVEA is the national representative association for the Visitor Experience and Attractions (VEA) industry in Ireland. AVEA was formed in 2017 by the sector, to provide advocacy and a forum for its members to network. We aim to build greater awareness of this vital tourism sector, to promote professional competence through learning and development, and represent our members in national tourism strategy and decision-making.
Our Core Objectives
Management Structure
AVEA is a registered company limited by guarantee (598606.) The Association’s CEO is Catherine Flanagan, who can be contacted at [email protected] or +353858621730. The AVEA Board is made up as follows:
Geraldine Enright
Chair
Director, Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
Board
Sean Connick
CEO, Dunbrody Famine Ship
Charles Coyle
MD, Emerald Park
Catherine Toolan
Managing Director Guinness Storehouse
Ann Daly
Head of Marketing, National Museum Ireland
Biddy Hughes
Marketing Director, Westport House
Anne O’Donoghue
CEO, Irish Heritage Trust
Simon O’Connor
Director, MoLI Museum of Literature Ireland
Gráinne O’Malley
,General Manager, Birr Castle Demesne
Catherine Flanagan
CEO
Michael Counahan
Company Secretary