2022 Videos
23 November 2022
Katherine Webster
Operations Manager Coillte
Beyond the Trees Avondale
Opened in June, Katherine discusses how the first few months have been at Beyond the Trees Avondale, Ireland’s newest visitor experience of scale.
17 November 2022
Brendan Kenny
CEO, IAAT
Brendan talks about how the sector is performing, what the outlook is and about IAAT’s plans for 2023 including a new strategy, sustainability policy and enhanced digital presence.
22 September 2022
John Brennan
Hotelier, At Your Service presenter & Author
John talks about the return of US visitors, a strong summer trading performance, the cost of business crisis, air access and Govt response to humanitarian crises.
15 September 2022
Elaina Fitzgerald Kane
Chairperson, ITIC
ITIC Chair Elaina Fitzgerald Kane discusses the importance of Budget 2023 for Ireland’s tourism industry.
30 August 2022
Stephen Meehan
CEO, The Convention Centre Dublin
Stephen discusses the CCD, its sustainability ethos and how it has helped rank CCD and Dublin amongst Europe’s top business tourism destinations.
11 August 2022
Catherine Toolan
Managing Director, Guinness Storehouse
Catherine discusses recovery, ongoing challenges and exciting plans for a new Guinness Quarter in Dublin 8.
04 August 2022
Des Annett
President, ITOA
Des, the recently elected President of ITOA, discusses the state of the season and how 2023 is looking for incoming tour operators.
19 July 2022
Shane O’Doherty
Owner, Shane’s Howth Adventures
Shane discusses his career change from aviation to adventure start-up.
14 July 2022
Siobhan McManamy
Acting CEO, Tourism Ireland
Siobhan discusses which markets are performing well, how Ireland is perceived abroad, and the importance of maintaining marketing budgets.
16 June 2022
Mary Considine
CEO, Shannon Group plc
Mary talks about how the airport is recovering at a strong pace with restored and new US, European and British routes.
13 June 2022
Becky Hargrove
Manager, Kerry Convention Bureau
Becky discusses how Kerry has become one of the world’s top business tourism destinations according to the Global Sustainable Destination Index.
04 May 2022
Nicky Logue
GM, InterContinental Hotel Dublin
Nicky discusses re-opening, rebuilding business and sustainability.
19 April 2022
Adriaan Bartels
GM, Cashel Palace Hotel
Adriaan discusses opening of new luxury hotel in Cashel.
07 April 2022
Paddy Mathews
Head of Operations, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Paddy talks Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, sustainability and Shannon Masterplan.
16 March 2022
Sean O’Driscoll
CEO, The iNUA Collection
Sean discusses recovery, a strong looking 2022 and inflationary pressures.
11 March 2022
Melissa DaSilva
President, TTC Tour Brands North America
Melissa discusses recovery, challenges and TTC plans for 2022.
17 February 2022
Alison Metcalfe
Executive Vice President for North America
Alison discusses promotional plans to stimulate demand and boost visitor numbers this year.
09 February 2022
Willie Walsh
Director General, IATA
Willie Walsh talks aviation recovery, sustainability and achieving Net Zero by 2050.
