Over 80 Kerry tourism businesses today attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney.
The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry County Council and Tourism Industry Federation to build collaboration across the tourism industry in the county, encouraging businesses to collaborate and cross-sell to attract visitors and inspire them to explore the county and all it has to offer.
Face-to-face networking sessions were facilitated among accommodation providers, visitor attractions, experiences, activities and golf providers to forge new connections and renew old ones. The meetings focused on how tourism businesses can work together to collectively sell Kerry as an exciting destination with a range of things to see and do for all demographics of visitors.
Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way team and Kerry County Council provided the attendees with updates on tourism initiatives for the county while Fáilte Ireland also hosted a panel discussion featuring key players in the tourism industry who discussed the importance of cross-selling and networking within the Wild Atlantic Way communities & destinations.
Josephine O’ Driscoll, Wild Atlantic Way Manager with Fáilte Ireland, commented:
“We’re really pleased that so many Kerry tourism businesses joined us for this networking event. Building on the success of last year’s event it’s fantastic to see many of the same businesses return and so many new additions and updates to the tourism offering in Kerry.
By bringing a mix of tourism businesses together for this important workshop, we can help to strengthen connections and encourage greater collaboration within the destination, which will in turn deliver a stronger and better experience for the visitor.”
Chair of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF), Pat O’Leary commented:
“The special thing about Kerry isn’t just its beautiful landscapes and history; it’s the unity of all sectors within our tourism county that truly sets us apart. I believe that coming together and networking are crucial for our county’s success. Events such as this give us the opportunity to showcase not only our amazing products but also to connect, collaborate, and create experiences that leave a lasting impact for our visitors”
Niamh O’ Sullivan, Director of Economic and Community Development Kerry County Council said:
“Kerry County Council recognises the crucial role that the tourism sector plays in the county and the importance of events such as these in providing tourism and hospitality businesses with an opportunity to engage and work with one another to continue to strengthen the tourism offering in the county.”
