Tourism Ireland brings 18 golf and tourism operators to IGTM 2026 in Cannes

• Tourism Ireland attended IGTM with 18 golf and tourism operators.
• More than 1,000 commercial meetings take place on the Ireland stand.
• Aisling McDermott noted IGTM is a key platform for Irish golf.
• Operators include Ballybunion, Portmarnock and Royal Belfast.
• The Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor in 2027.

Tourism Ireland has attended the International Golf Travel Market in Cannes with 18 golf and tourism operators from Ireland. The event brings together more than 1,300 golf travel professionals who design and sell golf holidays globally. Over 1,000 commercial meetings will be conducted on the Ireland stand this week.

Aisling McDermott Tourism Ireland’s Head of Global Partnerships noted IGTM is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Ireland’s world-class golf offering and negotiate new business. The message is that Ireland offers golfers the complete package with links and parkland courses spectacular scenery exceptional hospitality and unique visitor experiences. The countdown is on for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.

Operators joining Tourism Ireland include Ballybunion Golf Club, Carne Golf Links, Carton House, Cork Golf Club, Dromoland Castle, Ei Travel Group, Hastings Hotels, Keystone Destination, Killeen Castle, Marine and Lawn Golf Hotels, North and West Coast Links Golf Ireland, O’Donoghue Ring Collection, Portmarnock Resort and Jameson Golf Links, Portstewart Golf Club, Royal Belfast Golf Club, SWING Golf Ireland, The Hawthorn by Galway Bay and The K Club.

Aisling McDermott shared “IGTM is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our world-class golf offering to influential golf travel professionals from around the world, negotiate new business and secure overseas golf visitors for Ireland in 2027 and beyond. With more than 1,000 commercial meetings taking place on the Ireland stand this week, our industry partners have an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with tour operators and buyers who create and sell golf holidays globally.”