- The ITIC Annual Conference takes place on October 1, 2026 at the CCD in Dublin.
- Ireland holds the Presidency of the EU Council during the conference period.
- EU Commissioner Michael McGrath and BBC’s Caitríona Perry address the conference.
- Donal Skehan speaks about Ireland’s culinary tourism potential.
- Misa Labarile outlines the importance of tourism within EU Commission thinking.
The ITIC Annual Conference 2026 takes place on October 1 at the CCD in Dublin, with Ireland holding the Presidency of the EU Council providing the political backdrop for the tourism sector gathering. EU Commissioner Michael McGrath addresses the conference, while BBC Chief Anchor Caitríona Perry discusses geopolitics with conference moderator Dearbhail McDonald on stage. The conference programme brings together political leaders, industry figures and policy experts to examine the intersection of tourism, European policy and international relations.
Celebrity chef Donal Skehan speaks at the conference about Ireland’s culinary tourism potential, exploring how food and gastronomy can drive visitor numbers and enhance the country’s tourism offering. EU Commission representative Misa Labarile outlines the importance of the tourism sector within Brussels’ thinking, providing insight into how European policy shapes the industry’s development. The conference assembles speakers from across the political, media and culinary sectors to address the challenges and opportunities facing Irish tourism.
The timing of the conference during Ireland’s EU Presidency period adds weight to the discussions, with Irish tourism interests positioned at the centre of European policy conversations. The CCD venue provides the setting for what organisers describe as the tourism conference of the year. Attendees can book their places through the ITIC website for the October 1 event.
