Thursday, July 11, 2024 A delegation of French specialists in business travel, known for their expertise in planning meetings, incentive programs, and product launches, recently toured Ireland. This visit was organized by Tourism Ireland , Fáilte Ireland, and the destination management company, Irish Horizons. Their mission was to introduce these prominent French travel organizers to Ireland’s offerings, encouraging them to consider the country for their future business events and thus, enhance France’s business engagements with Ireland.
Their extensive schedule featured unique experiences such as receiving a bagpiper’s greeting at the Cliffs of Moher, participating in an Irish dance class on Inis Oírr, sampling local cuisine on a Galway culinary tour, engaging in traditional Gaelic games, and enjoying outdoor pursuits at Glasson Lakehouse. Tourism Ireland emphasized that Ireland is an exceptional choice for business events, boasting top-notch facilities, exquisite and exclusive accommodations, advanced venues, breathtaking scenery, and unparalleled hospitality, all of which make it a perfect location for organizing diverse meetings and incentive travels. Siobhan McManamy, Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets, said :“We were delighted to welcome these influential French travel buyers to Ireland.
Seeing is definitely believing and this visit was a valuable opportunity to highlight Ireland as a premier destination for Business Events. “Business travel is high v.
