Seven tourism enterprises from Ireland participated in Connections Luxury in Manchester to connect with over 100 global high-end travel buyers.
The event featured tailored one-to-one appointments and informal networking to build relationships for 2026 business.
Ireland’s offerings, including boutique hotels, historic castles, luxury resorts, and culinary experiences, were showcased to attract discerning travellers.
The initiative aims to secure a larger share of the global luxury travel market for Ireland in 2026 and beyond.
David Boyce, Head of Business Events and Luxury at Tourism Ireland, said the event plays an important role in promoting Ireland’s unique attractions.
David Boyce shared: “Connections Luxury is a superb platform to highlight the very best of what Ireland has to offer the discerning luxury traveller – including our boutique hotels, historic castles and luxury resorts, as well as our top visitor attractions and rich culture and heritage, and not forgetting our superb culinary experiences.”
