- Tourism Ireland hosted seven wedding and event planners from the United States and Britain.
- The group inspected Ballyfin, Cashel Palace Hotel, Adare Manor and Luttrellstown Castle.
- The visit was delivered with Fáilte Ireland and Olivia Buckley International.
- The programme targets high-value destination weddings for 2027 and beyond.
- Overseas tourism delivered more than €6.4bn to the island of Ireland in 2025.
Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in collaboration with Olivia Buckley International have hosted seven wedding and event planners from the United States and Britain who specialise in high-end destination weddings and private celebrations. The visit aimed to showcase Ireland’s luxury hotels and venues to planners who deliver bespoke celebrations in prestigious destinations worldwide. The group carried out site inspections at resort hotels, luxury castles and country house hotels including Ballyfin, Cashel Palace Hotel, Park Hotel Kenmare, The Europe Hotel and Resort, Adare Manor and Luttrellstown Castle.
The itinerary included visits to the Rock of Cashel and Killarney National Park. The planners experienced first-hand the venues and luxury accommodation that make Ireland a choice for destination weddings and special events. The programme builds relationships with decision-makers who influence where high-value celebrations take place.
Tourism Ireland’s aim is to ensure the planners return home ready to recommend Ireland to clients for high-end weddings and celebrations in 2027 and beyond. Overseas tourism delivered more than €6.4bn to the island of Ireland in 2025. Tourism Ireland promotes the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination.
David Boyce shared “Tourism Ireland was delighted to welcome this group of destination wedding and event planners to Ireland, to experience first-hand the exceptional venues and bespoke experiences, as well as our renowned hospitality, that make Ireland an outstanding choice for destination weddings and special celebrations.”
