CIE Tours Promotes Stephen Cotter to Managing Director

There’s a new managing director at CIE Tours. The tour company, which specializes in travel to Ireland, Britain, and beyond has promoted Stephen Cotter to managing director. He will be responsible for overseeing all the company’s operations in the U.S. and Ireland. He has been with CIE Tours for more than 20 years.

“Under Stephen’s leadership, we can look forward to a period of robust development and sustainable growth,” said Lorcan O’Connor, CEO of CIE Group. “Stephen has a deep understanding of the travel industry and has been a key member of the management team who developed and implemented the current business strategy.”

Cotter has held leadership roles at CIE Tours in the areas of both finance and operations. He most recently served as COO and has been interim managing director since Oct. 2023.

“The expansion of our tours in Ireland and to other countries will be a key focus for me as we look to grow the company,” Cotter said.

I recent years, CIE Tours has expanded its business to destinations including Iceland and Italy.