Champions Programme
Enhance your tourism business's customer service and knowledge-FREE Programme
Provided by Fáilte Ireland
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Fáilte Ireland, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Give your team the skills and local knowledge they need to create a great visitor experience. The free Champions Programme provides in-person training in locations across Ireland, covering inclusive customer service and local tourism knowledge. It’s designed for anyone who plays a part in welcoming and supporting visitors, from frontline staff and transport providers to event teams and volunteers.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A tourism or hospitality business owner, manager or frontline employee A business that supports visitors, such as a taxi or transport provider An equipment or vehicle rental business An event organiser, staff member or volunteer Part of a team that welcomes or supports visitors Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Fáilte Ireland
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 2 November 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.