Meet in Ireland

This week we were delighted to host a lunch and learn event for International Association representatives at the Embassy of Ireland in London. Our sincere thanks to Ambassador of Ireland, H.E. Martin Fraser and all of the incredible team at the Embassy of Ireland for their warm welcome and hospitality. It was a perfect showcase of the ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ which delegates experience when they attend business events in Ireland. Our dedicated Association Conferences team are excited to support International Associations in hosting world-class conferences which have the unique opportunity to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impacts throughout Ireland. Fáilte Ireland | Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain | Ciara Gallagher | Patrice O'Mahony | Orla Moule #MakeitIreland

This week we were delighted to host a lunch and learn event for International Association representatives at the Embassy of Ireland in London. Our sincere thanks to Ambassador of Ireland, H.E. Martin Fraser and all of the incredible team at the Embassy of Ireland for their warm welcome and hospitality. It was a perfect showcase of the ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ which delegates experience when they attend business events in Ireland. Our dedicated Association Conferences team are excited to support International Associations in hosting world-class conferences which have the unique opportunity to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impacts throughout Ireland. Fáilte Ireland | Embassy of Ireland, Great Britain | Ciara Gallagher | Patrice O'Mahony | Orla Moule #MakeitIreland

We are proud to sponsor the AI Awards Ireland for the second year running! Orla Moule from Fáilte Ireland's Business Events team was delighted to present the award for Best Application of AI in a Student Project, celebrating the future innovators shaping the AI landscape in Ireland. As a growing hub for AI and emerging technologies, Ireland offers world-class venues, expertise, and infrastructure, making it an ideal destination for international AI conferences. At Fáilte Ireland, we’re committed to supporting the growth of the AI sector and welcoming more global events to our shores. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners driving innovation forward! #AIAwards #FailteIreland #AIInnovation #BusinessEventsIreland #MakeitIreland

We are excited to announce that Ireland has been chosen to host the Academy of Marketing Conference in 2025, which is returning to the Emerald Isle for first time in 10 years. The event will take place in the wonderful Cork at the University College Cork and will attract 350 delegates to the region. The conference, co-chaired by Prof. Mary McCarthy, Dr Seán Tanner and Dr. Dave Alton, will explore critical topics related to sustainability, responsible business practices, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the theme ‘Saints and Scholars’, inspired by Ireland’s rich academic and cultural heritage, the event will provide a platform for global marketing experts to discuss how the discipline can address pressing global challenges. Supported by Fáilte Ireland and the Cork Convention Bureau, the conference also offers valuable sponsorship and partnership opportunities for local businesses, helping to strengthen Cork’s position as a leading destination for high-profile international events. Read more about the news here - https://lnkd.in/evzYBdeQ

Delighted to sponsor the annual Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Millin Meeting which celebrates the role of surgical research and innovation in improving patient care and outcomes, with a special focus on supporting the development of the next generation of surgeons. Fáilte Ireland Ambassador and speaker, Professor Dermot Cox from the school of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences at the RCSI is pictured below with Deborah McNamara, President RCSI. Also present is Karen McCarthy from Fáilte Ireland

The 2nd edition of the IRISH ASSOCIATION FORUM (IAF) takes place today at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD). The event provides knowledge transfer, enables peer-to-peer exchange, shares best practices and designs joint initiatives to tackle common challenges, to help achieve better results and greater impact. We are delighted to work with ASSOCIATIONWORLD to make this event happen. Fáilte Ireland Dublin Convention Bureau

Check out this opportunity to hear about the best of Galway and all it can offer for business events. This Destination Galway showcase, which is being hosted by The Galway Convention Bureau takes place at the College Green Hotel in Dublin next Wednesday. We would encourage Destination Management Companies, Professional Conference Organisers or those working in the area of event planning in Irish organisations or associations to sign up. Don’t miss out on this chance to network and explore the best of Galway.  Register today!! Fáilte Ireland #makeitireland

#GIS2024 is a wrap!   We are proud and delighted to have hosted Global Incentive Summit 2024, partnering with Northstar Meetings Group, which brought together 180 incentive professionals and suppliers and showcased the very best that the Emerald Isle has to offer for incentive programmes.  The spectacular event took place in beautiful Kerry and the pictures below really do say it all.   It takes a team to put on such a spectacular event and we’d like to thank our wonderful partners, without whom this event would not have been possible. The Europe Hotel & Resort (Killarney Hotels Collection) and Wallace Travel Group DMC, who collaborated and worked tirelessly to ensure the Irish edition of #GIS2024 was truly memorable.   Over the course of the week, we made considerable efforts to ensure the event was delivered with sustainability at its core and we are delighted to announce that #GIS2024 has been awarded EarthCheck’s Sustainable Programme certification. This really demonstrates our commitment to making this country a leader for sustainable tourism.   Thank you to all the delegates who made the trip to see our beautiful country and we wish you all a safe journey onwards. Fáilte Ireland | Tourism Ireland | Northstar Meetings Group | Killarney Hotels Collection | Wallace Travel Group DMC | Kerry Convention Bureau

Global Incentive Summit (GIS) 2024, the annual event for top incentive professionals got underway this week in Killarney. Northstar Meetings Group, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, is hosting the summit, which brings together 180 North American incentive travel planners and global incentive suppliers. The event has the potential to generate €6.3m in revenue for the region for future years. "We are delighted to welcome business event representatives to Ireland this week,” said Paul Mockler, Fáilte Ireland's Head of Commercial Development. “Kerry is the perfect location to host this event, and we are delighted that attendees will be able to experience first-hand what makes Ireland so special. Hosting events like the Global Incentive Summit gives us an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with North American incentive planners to ensure Ireland is kept top of mind for incentive travel programmes in future years. We are confident this event will be a memorable experience for all. We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Europe Hotel & Resort, Wallace Travel Group DMC and all our industry partners who have come together to make this happen." Fáilte Ireland | Tourism Ireland | Northstar Meetings Group | Killarney Hotels Collection | Wallace Travel Group DMC | Kerry Convention Bureau #gis2024 #makeitireland #meetinkerry

We were delighted to have showcased the best of Dublin and Ireland’s Ancient East to 10 top North American business events planners who experienced Irish hospitality at its best at Global Incentive Summit 2024 pre-FAM. We would like to thank The Conrad Dublin and Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and a special thanks to Moloney & Kelly DMC for creating such an amazing itinerary. #makeitireland #irelandsancienteast