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From Left, Danielle Favier, Roz Purcell and Josephine O’Driscoll, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
OVER 70 Kerry tourism businesses today attended a special Fáilte Ireland networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney with guest speaker Roz Purcell.
The event was organised by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with Kerry Tourism Industry Federation and Kerry County Council 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 with over 300 appointments were facilitated among accommodation providers, visitor attractions and activities to provide them with the opportunity to forge new connections and renew old ones.
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The meetings focused on how tourism businesses can work together to collectively sell Kerry as exciting destination with a range of things to see and do for all demographics of visitors.
Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way team, Kerry County Council and Kerry Tourism Industry Federation provided the attendees with an update on key future initiatives for the county while media personality Roz Purcell outlined the strength of Kerry’s tourism product and highlighted the variety of attractions and experiences on offer to visitors.
From Left, Fáilte Ireland staff, Gina Biganne, Declan Murphy, Danielle Favier, Josephine O’Driscoll, Don Colbert, Veronica O’Connor at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Speaking from the event, media personality and online influencer Roz Purcell said: “I love any excuse to come visit Kerry, so today’s event was a delight to be a part of. Kerry has so much to offer Irish and international tourists, from adventure, unique stays, great food & character with new businesses constantly popping up, there is always something new to experience on each visit.”
Chair of the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation (KTIF), Pat O’Leary commented: “This unique event brings together tourism businesses from all parts of the county, providing the opportunity to showcase their products to their peers. It is a great example of how all tourism entities can work together as a collective for the benefit of the tourism sector in the county.”
Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, 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.” Scroll down for photos…
From Left, Lisa O’Donoghue, Skellig Holiday Homes and Annmarie Morrison, Morrison Outdoor Tours at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Laura Tangney, Killarney Jaunting Cars, Annmarie Cleary, Kerry Tour Guide and Louise O’Mahony, Killarney Jaunting Cars at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Emely Venables, Kery Falconry and John Fleming, Muckross Creamery at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Tom Geaney, KTIF, and Emer Corridan, Cahernane Hotel, Killarney at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Saran Dakshina, Roz Purcell, Pat Falvey, Explorer, Adventurist and Don Colbert, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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From Left, Helen Barry-O’Connor, Kerry County Council, Roz Purcell and KTIF, Patrick O’Donoghue, CEO Gleneagle Hotel and KTIF, Josephine O’Driscoll, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
From Left, Ed Lacey, Wild Sup Tours, Danielle Favier Fáilte Ireland, Roz Purcell and Declan Murphy, Fáilte Ireland at the Networking event in the Gleneagle Hotel on Wednesday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
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