Over 60 Galway businesses feature in new tourist guide Over 60 Galway businesses feature in new tourist guide

61 GALWAY hotels and guesthouses have joined other businesses from across the country to celebrate the launch of the 2012 Irelandhotels.com Guide as part of the Irish Hotels Federation's (IHF) international marketing drive for 2012. Over 200,000 copies of the guide are being distributed across 23 countries and it is seen as a key marketing vehicle in promoting Irish hotels and guesthouses both at home and abroad. Paul Gill, Chair of the Galway branch of the IHF, says that: 'Survey after survey show that Irish hotels and guesthouses offer the most competitive prices in Western Europe. Our challenge is to ensure we get this message across to potential visitors both in the domestic market and overseas.' 'Visitors can expect to find outstanding value across all star ratings-whether they are travelling on a budget, opting for a stay in one of the country's historic guesthouses or looking for a family-friendly hotel.' Now in its 25th edition, the guide is regarded as the Ireland's largest and most definitive guide to tourist accommodation. It provides visitors with detailed listings for each business, including GPS navigation co-ordinates and information on local attractions. In Ireland, the guide is distributed by Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Development and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board via their tourist information-office network and it is also available through car hire companies, Eason's and other leading bookstores.     All the businesses listed in the guide can also be found on the Irishhotels.com website. A mobile app is also available for download on iPhone, Android and Nokia smartphones.