EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum has been named Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction for the second year in a row at the travel industry's 'Oscars'.
The Dublin docklands museum, located in the vaults of CHQ, beat off attractions like the Acropolis in Athens, Buckingham Palace in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris to claim its World Travel Awards win.
EPIC opened as a €15 million "fully digital museum" in 2016, with interactive displays exploring the far-reaching influence of the Irish diaspora and celebrating "what it truly means to be Irish".
Though closed for now under Level 5 lockdown, celebrity guests have included Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.
"In what has been a devastating year for travel and tourism, this is some really good news for Irish tourism," said Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland.
In the Irish section of the World Travel Awards, Adare Manor was named leading hotel.
Some more World Travel Awards 2020: Irish Winners
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Ireland's Leading Hotel: Adare Manor, Co Limerick
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Ireland's Leading Boutique Hotel: The Clarence, Dublin
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Ireland's Leading Business Hotel: The Shelbourne, Dublin
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Ireland's Leading Luxury Hotel: The Conrad, Dublin
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Ireland's Leading Hotel Suite: Presidential Suite, Conrad Dublin
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