- The Waterford Rural Tourism Network Event took place on 3 November 2026
- The event was held at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan
- Over 100 local tourism and hospitality businesses attended
- The theme was Empowering Waterford and Welcoming our Neighbours
- The event was funded by Waterford City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland
The Waterford Rural Tourism Network Event has taken place at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan, bringing together over 100 local tourism and hospitality businesses. The event was held on 3 November 2026 and was hosted to foster cross-county collaboration. The showcase centred on the theme Empowering Waterford and Welcoming our Neighbours.
The event was funded and supported by Waterford City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland, and delivered by Runda Hospitality and Tourism Solutions. Businesses from the network’s five regional clusters – Copper Coast, Blackwater Valley, the Comeraghs, Gaeltacht na nDéise and Waterford Estuary – promoted their local visitor offerings. Attendees connected with regional support agencies including Waterford Local Enterprise Office, local Tourist Offices, Waterford Leader Partnership, Taste Waterford and Visit Waterford.
Earlier in the year, on 31 March 2026, the network held a similar showcase event for over 100 businesses at Dooleys Hotel in Waterford City under the theme Connecting Waterford. Rural tourism and hospitality operators in County Waterford looking to participate in future network meetings can check the Waterford City and County Council Tourism portal for updates and contact details.
