Employer Excellence Programme
Drives business growth, employee engagement and a stronger employer brand
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
The Employer Excellence Programme helps tourism businesses strengthen their workplace, improve employee engagement and attract and retain talented people. Over two years, you'll get structured support from Fáilte Ireland-approved HR experts, including employee engagement insights, practical guidance, training and resources in a programme valued at €7,370. It’s designed to help you to invest in your people and so strengthen your business.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A tourism business based in Ireland that provides an experience or product for domestic or international visitors A business with at least five employees A business that can commit to the two-year programme 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
- Max amount
- €7k
- 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.