- The ITIC conference takes place on October 1st at the Convention Centre Dublin.
- The theme is “Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate: Irish tourism in uncertain times”.
- Broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald moderates the event.
- Speakers include Minister Peter Burke TD and US Ambassador Edward S. Walsh.
- Sponsors include Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and AIB.
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) has been preparing for its flagship annual conference, scheduled for October 1st at the Convention Centre Dublin, with the theme “Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate: Irish tourism in uncertain times” . The conference programme has assembled a line-up of industry leaders and policy makers to examine the sector’s capacity for strategic adjustment in a period defined by economic and geopolitical pressures. Sponsorship for the event has come from Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and AIB, signalling a broad institutional recognition of the industry’s current challenges .
Broadcaster Dearbhail McDonald has taken on the role of moderator for the event, guiding discussions among speakers including Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD, BBC Chief Correspondent Caitríona Perry, and US Ambassador Edward S. Walsh . The agenda also features contributions from Chef Donal Skehan, ITIC Chair Anne O’Donoghue, and representatives from the European Travel Commission, alongside economic analysts from Deloitte and the Dublin City Taskforce . This selection of speakers reflects an effort to address the tourism sector’s operational concerns within a broader framework of international economic and employment trends .
The conference has been designed to provide a forum for debating the strategic responses required for the industry to maintain its competitive position. With the Irish tourism sector facing fluctuating visitor numbers and rising operational costs, the discussions at the CCD have been anticipated as a critical moment for outlining future policy and business strategies . The organisers have positioned the event as a necessary stocktake for an industry that continues to confront significant external uncertainties.
Eoghan O’Mara Walsh shared: The conference provides a crucial platform for addressing the significant challenges and opportunities currently facing the Irish tourism sector.
