Tourism chiefs find ways to attract more visitors

Fiona O’Donoghue, Kerry Convention Bureau, Joanne McCarthy, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Danielle Favier, Fáilte Ireland, Siobhan Ahern Byrne, International Hotel and Erika Long, International Hotel

James Murphy, Portmagee Whiskey, Danielle Favier, Fáilte Ireland, Emma McGrath, Skellig Coast Tourism, John Fitzgerald and Atlantic Seaweed

Mags O’Sullivan, Aqua Dome, Tralee, Aisling Foley, Rose Hotel, Veronica O’Connor, Fáilte Ireland and Aidan Costelloe, Ireland Walk Hike Bike

Veronica O’Connor, Fáilte Ireland, addressing delegates

Danielle Favier, Fáilte Ireland, Mary Hartnett-Cussen, Scales Travel, Mary McQuinn, O’Donoghue Ring Collection and Susan Randles, Dromhall Hotel

Ferghal Harrington, Alaind Walking Tours, Danielle Favier, Fáilte Ireland and John Murphy, Spirit of the Sea

CEO Gleneagle Hotel Group, Patrick O’Donoghue, addressing delegates at the Fáilte Ireland networking event

Over 80 Kerry tourism businesses attended a special tiourism networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney which was aimed at building collaboration across the tourism industry in the county, encouraging businesses to cross-sell to attract more visitors.

Kerry County Council Chief Executive Fearghal Reidy (left) and Pat O’Leary, Chairman, Kerry Tourism Industry Federation with Josephine O’Driscoll, Fáilte Ireland, at the networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney.
Pictures: Valerie O’Sullivan

The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry County Council and Tourism Industry Federation and the hope is that great cooperation locally will inspire visitors 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.

Katie Moffatt, Killarney Brewing Company, Danielle Favier, Fáilte Ireland, Niamh Kerins, Killarney Riding Stables and Anne Tyther, Aghadoe Heights Hotel, at the Fáilte Ireland networking event

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 and destinations.

Chair of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, Pat O’Leary, said the special thing about Kerry isn’t just its beautiful landscapes and history, it’s the unity of all sectors within the county that truly sets the county 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,” he remarked.

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