Friday, October 25, 2024 Tourism Ireland recently hosted an exclusive networking event in Paris, bringing together 35 prominent French luxury travel buyers and 15 leading tourism companies from across the island of Ireland. The event served as a platform for showcasing Ireland’s premium tourism offerings to the French market, facilitating valuable business connections. The event featured an interactive workshop with over 200 one-on-one meetings, giving Irish tourism companies the opportunity to promote their luxury products and services while negotiating business deals for 2025 and beyond.
Attendees also enjoyed presentations highlighting the unique appeal of Ireland’s high-end travel experiences, followed by a whiskey tasting provided by Limerick Whiskey Experience and a chocolate tasting by Hazel Mountain Chocolate, offering a flavorful glimpse into Irish craftsmanship. This event was an exceptional opportunity for both French buyers and Irish companies to strengthen partnerships and explore future collaborations in the luxury travel sector. David Boyce, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Business Events and Luxury, said:“ Our networking event was an excellent opportunity to highlight our luxury tourism offering – from our boutique hotels, castles, luxury resorts and spas; to our rich culture and heritage.
Events like this provide a valuable opportunity for Tourism Ireland and our partners to meet, and network with, influential luxury travel buyers, helping to secure a gre.
