Clayton Hotels, the official hotel partner of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series, has renewed its deal and will welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets when they ‘touchdown’ in Dublin this August.
During their time in Ireland, Dublin’s Clayton Hotel Burlington Road will host the team. Other Clayton Hotels throughout Dublin will host fans and college alumni travelling from America to watch the match.
Game Ambassadors for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic will also have the opportunity to experience Irish hospitality as Clayton Hotels play host to some important VIP’s including Phoebe Schecter, former NFL coach and Sky Sports NFL Pundit.
With an expected 24,000+ international travellers visiting Ireland, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic is set to inject a massive €100 million into the Irish economy.
Clayton Hotels is part of Dalata Hotel Group, the largest hotel operator in Ireland which has a growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. It’s the third consecutive year Clayton Hotels has hosted a college football team for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
The highly anticipated season opener will see the Yellow Jackets face off against Atlantic Coast Conference champions, the Florida State Seminoles.
The game will feature potential NFL stars, including Kerry man David Shanahan from Castleisland as Georgia Tech’s Punter. Georgia Tech Quarterback Haynes King, Running Back Jamal Haynes and Safety LaMiles Brooks are also expected to attract millions of TV viewers.
It will be broadcast in America on ESPN immediately after the conclusion of the well-known ESPN College GameDay show, which will also be broadcast live from Dublin. This marks the first time that college football’s premier pregame show is broadcasting from outside the United States. Sky Sports will show the game to audiences in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
With big support expected for both teams, the series principal stakeholders are Aer Lingus, Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Dublin City Council.
“We’re delighted to continue our successful partnership with such a great event,” said Phillip O’Neill, Group General Manager, Dublin, Dalata Hotel Group.
“Dalata Hotel Group is the heart of hospitality, and we cannot wait to showcase Clayton Hotels’ famous blend of personable hospitality to both the players and staff at Georgia Tech and US visitors who are expected to stay, on average, for seven nights to experience Ireland and enjoy this game.”
“The event brings so much colour to the city, and there is an electric atmosphere ahead of the games. As each year goes by more and more local people are really getting caught up in the buzz and enjoying the games.”
“We are delighted to continue our partnership with Clayton Hotels, and we are excited about the opportunities this partnership continues to offer us,” added Brendan Meehan, Commercial Director of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
“We have developed a wonderful relationship with Dalata Hotel Group that complements the offering of other private partners, including our title sponsor Aer Lingus. As with previous teams that have stayed in Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, we know that Georgia Tech will experience the very best in Irish hospitality and professionalism.”
The Official Aer Lingus College Football Classic App is now available for download. The app provides users with access to a rich resource of content at the touch of a button and is a must-have for all those looking to get involved with the fun and excitement that surrounds the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Download now at https://collegefootballireland.com/.
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