Tourism Ireland Targets Business Events Growth in New York

Friday, March 13, 2026. 4:41pm
Tourism companies from Ireland with Jesús García (front, left) and David Wood (back, left), both Tourism Ireland, at a networking event ahead of St Patrick’s Day in New York

Tourism Ireland hosted an event in New York this week ahead of St Patrick’s Day, bringing together 15 tourism companies from across Ireland

Tourism Ireland hosted an event in New York this week ahead of St Patrick’s Day, bringing together 15 tourism companies from across Ireland to meet with influential travel professionals from the tri-state area.

The event, which took place at the Rockefeller Center, provided an opportunity for the participating partners from Ireland to promote and sell their products and services to leading US travel professionals. It featured a golf simulation experience allowing attendees to virtually play iconic Irish championship courses, including Royal Portrush Golf Club and Adare Manor.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said

“We were delighted to be joined by 15 tourism businesses from across Ireland in New York this week to meet with influential US travel professionals. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase Ireland’s world-class infrastructure, unique and luxurious accommodation, state-of-the-art venues, spectacular landscapes and fantastic hospitality – which make Ireland an ideal destination for meetings, incentive travel and events of all sizes.”

Tourism partners joining Tourism Ireland’s event in New York included:

  • Radisson Blu Royal Hotel & Dublin Royal Convention Centre
  • Carton House
  • Cashel Palace Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
  • Cork Convention Bureau
  • Clontarf Castle Hotel
  • Croke Park
  • The Europe Hotel & Resort
  • Great Southern Killarney
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Iveagh Garden Hotel
  • Lyrath Estate
  • MHL Hotel Collection
  • Mount Juliet Estate
  • O’Callaghan Collection

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