Clayton Hotels, the official hotel partner of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series, has announced that Dublin’s Clayton Hotel Burlington Road will host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in August.
The 2023 Gasparilla Bowl Champions are taking part in this season’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on August 24.
The major sporting event is expected to welcome to over 24,000 international travelers visiting Ireland, injecting €100 million into the Irish economy.
'Wonderful Relationship'
“We have developed a wonderful relationship with Dalata Hotel Group that complements the offering of other private partners, including our title sponsor Aer Lingus," said Brendan Meehan, commercial director of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
"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.”
Potential NFL Stars
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 broadcast live from Dublin.
The series principal stakeholders are Aer Lingus, Failte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Dublin City Council.
'Electric Atmosphere'
“The event brings so much colour to the city and there is an electric atmosphere ahead of the games," said Phillip O’Neill, group general manager, Dublin, Dalata Hotel Group.
"As each year goes by more and more local people are really getting caught up in the buzz and enjoying the games.”
