Update: Business Tourism 1st July 2014
1st July 2014 - Bernard Durkan TD
Dáil Question
No: 240
No: 240
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which this country is marketed abroad as a venue for business tourism with particular reference to the hosting of international conferences; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
– Bernard J. Durkan.
* For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 26th June, 2014.
　
　
Ref No:
27742/14 Proof: 266
Answered by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport
Leo Varadkar
Leo Varadkar
REPLY
Tourism Ireland is the agency responsible for the overseas marketing of the island of Ireland as a tourist destination. In co-operation with Failte Ireland, the agency actively promotes Ireland as a venue for business tourism through direct marketing, familiarisation visits for decision makers in the meetings, incentives and conferences sectors, network events and through dedicated business tourism exhibitions such as IMEX.
Together with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, the agencies also operate the website http://www.meetinireland.com/Home which promotes the island as a leading destination for conferences and meetings. It also sets out the supports available to those seeking to bring business tourism events to Ireland including the conference ambassador programme.
I have asked the agencies to provide the Deputy with additional information. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Bernard Durkan TD
Kildare NorthBernard J Durkan is the Fine Gael spokesperson on Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. Originally from Killasser, Co Mayo,…
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