“AI can’t replace the Irish:” Tourism Ireland’s Sandra Moffatt on the importance of the human connection
Following a successful sales mission in Eastern Canada, Tourism Ireland and industry partners held a reception at the Residence of Ireland in Toronto on Friday that underscored the importance of connecting in person. “It’s an AI world, but...
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CATO, ETC inviting operators to a webinar on responsible travel innovation
The Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO), in partnership with the European Travel Commission (ETC), will be hosting a webinar tailored specifically for product development teams within member tour operator organizations. Scheduled...
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The countdown to St. Patrick’s Day is on for Tourism Ireland
With the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day officially underway, Tourism Ireland and tour operators specializing in the destination believe travel advisors can take advantage of the momentum. “The spotlight on Ireland provided by St Patrick’s...
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Ireland sends a message about strengthening trade ties with Canada
Close to 200 travel trade types, business leaders and government officials were gathered for an early morning breakfast event at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal Hotel yesterday (Nov. 17) to hear Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism &...
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Tourism Ireland carves out time to highlight ties to Halloween
Ireland is already well known for its ties to Saint Patrick's Day, but there is another annual festive event that also originated in the country. “How many of you know that Ireland is the home of Halloween?” asked Tourism Ireland’s...
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RIT celebrates 25th, teams up with Tourism Ireland on special sales mission
Light the candles. Start the celebrations. RIT Vacations, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, is embarking on a special Sales Mission to mark its 25th anniversary. The three-day series of celebratory events will take place in London on Oct....
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Tourism Ireland celebrates 50 years of marketing the destination
Tourism Ireland, the organization responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of ‘Meitheal’, Ireland’s tourism trade event. ‘Meitheal’ - pronounced meh-hill - is the Irish word for...
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Tourism Ireland treats industry pros to iconic Riverdance 30
St. Patrick's Day celebrations have turned into a weeklong festival, thanks to Tourism Ireland. Last night, the tourism board hosted a group of travel industry colleagues to an evening at the historic Mirvish Theatre in Toronto to see...
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Ireland in the spotlight as the Maple Leafs sport historical St. Pats jerseys on St. Patrick’s Day
The luck of the Irish was with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night as the hometown team sported green St. Pats jerseys and beat the Calgary Flames 6:2. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Tourism Ireland teamed up with the Leafs for a...
Tags: Brad May, Darryl Sittler, Ireland, Sandra Moffatt, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tourism Ireland
Royal Irish Tours & Tourism Ireland hosting agent webinar on March 17
Royal Irish Tours and Tourism Ireland are teaming up to bring travel advisors some good cheer and a chance to experience the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day. A Canadian-owned and operated company, Royal Irish Tours is Canada's...
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