Leading the Tourism Recovery, ITIC’s virtual conference 10th February 2021 – Registration Open

In these difficult and troubled times for Ireland’s tourism industry it is important to step back and look beyond the pandemic as to what our sector will look like in the coming years. To that end the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) is organising a major virtual conference – to be broadcast live from the […]... Read More

Merry Christmas from ITIC and tourism industry conference date of Feb 10

Merry Christmas from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation. As we end an extraordinarily difficult year best wishes for the festive break and here’s to a better 2021 for our wonderful industry. Please note an important date for your diary next year. On February 10th (10am to 12.30pm) there will be a major tourism industry conference […]... Read More

Niall Gibbons discusses Tourism Ireland plans for 2021

Yesterday Tourism Ireland announced their plans for 2021 in a virtual conference entitled “Ready for Recovery”. ITIC spoke with their CEO Niall Gibbons to find out more about his hopes for next year and the challenges of tourism marketing during a pandemic. Niall outlines research that shows perceptions of Ireland as a holiday choice remain […]... Read More

The importance of visitor attractions and experiences to Irish tourism – ITIC talks with Sean Connick of AVEA

Research shows that one of the key reasons visitors come to Ireland is for its renowned built heritage and cultural interpretation. ITIC met with Sean Connick, recently elected Chairman of the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AVEA), to talk about the sector and the transformative part it can play for regions and towns. Sean […]... Read More

Covid-19: ITIC Bulletin 9: Cautious optimism towards end of annus horribilis

A Ray of Hope Against a background of rising infection rates across Europe and the Americas, the re-imposition of lockdowns, economic uncertainty, and falling travel demand, last week’s good news on a vaccine breakthrough is a cause for some cautious optimism. The preliminary results from Pfizer and Moderna trials suggest a Covid-19 vaccine may be […]... Read More

ITIC talks with Pat McCann on challenges and opportunities for Dalata Hotel Group

Born during the last financial crisis Dalata has been Ireland’s largest hotel group for a decade now. ITIC spoke with Dalata CEO, Pat McCann, on how this year has posed him the greatest challenge and the importance of a positive mindset to plan for the “new normal”. In his typically frank and honest way Pat […]... Read More

The critical importance of the Retail Export Scheme to Irish tourism – ITIC talks with Planet

Established in Galway in 1985, Planet is an Irish success story with operations in 65 countries offering tourists a tax back service on their retail expenditure. ITIC recently met with Country Manager for Ireland, David Daly, to talk about Planet and their success over 35 years and their commitment to ongoing innovation. Aside from the […]... Read More

Irish tourism and the critical importance of its B&B sector

The B&B sector has, since the very foundations of Irish tourism, been a key and integral part of the country’s product mix to international visitors. ITIC recently spoke with B&B Ireland CEO, Helena Healy, to hear about the association, its 750 members and the importance of international markets, and the critical need for the survival […]... Read More

Adventure Tourism; the challenges and opportunities for Ireland

As an island with a green and open countryside Ireland is well-positioned to benefit from a growing interest in adventure tourism. However this year has posed immense challenges what with an impending Brexit, rising insurance costs and of course the Covid-19 pandemic. ITIC recently met with Brendan Kenny, CEO of Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism, […]... Read More

An international perspective: ITIC talk to Gavin Tollman, CEO of Trafalgar

Recently ITIC met with Travel Corporation’s Gavin Tollman, CEO of Trafalgar, one of the world’s leading travel and tourism companies. In a frank and revealing interview Gavin talks about the impact of Covid-19 on his portfolio of brands and gives an international perspective on why Governments need to operate in a multilateral context to manage […]... Read More