February 13, 2025

Ferry and coastal excursion tour operators were among the companies that took part in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ events held in France this week, writes Jehan Ashmore.

Of the 11 companies, three were marine leisure-based operators, which participated in the events hosted by Tourism Ireland in the southwestern cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse.  The trio were Galway-based operators, Aran Island Ferries (also Cliffs of Moher cruises), Dublin Discovered Boat Tours (Liffey and the ‘Docklands’ to the edge of Dublin Port), and  Killary Fjord Boat Tours on the scenic waters lined by the counties of Galway and Mayo.

Presentations about the island of Ireland as well as networking opportunities were held at the Lunch & Learn events. They represented a valuable opportunity for the Irish companies to connect with French travel agents and tour operators, who bring tourists to the island.

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