So far 15 high profile speakers have been signed for the annual conference of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) on October 1st, 2025, at Lyrath Estate in Co. Kilkenny.
Key topics for discussion include tourism performance, policy, and priorities within the industry, with contributions from Ruth Andrews, Francis Brennan, Minister Peter Burke, Dermot Crowley, Catherine Flanagan, Colin Hunt, Mark Little, Niall MacCarthy, Timmy Mallett, Alice Mansergh, Dan Mulhall, Anne O’Donoghue, Jim Power and Eoghan O’Mara Walsh.
Niall MacCarthy, Chair of ITIC, highlights the relevance of the conference amidst macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The conference takes place in anticipation of a new national tourism policy from the Government and discussions surrounding Budget 2026.
Direct Quotes: Niall MacCarthy shared, “With such macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, the timing of the ITIC conference couldn’t be better. We expect a new national policy on tourism soon from the Government and, with Budget 2026 due to take place next month, there’s plenty to discuss.”
