Food Tourism in Ireland

Food tourism is a growing market segment internationally and many tourist destinations are developing this sector as a means of gaining competitive advantage.

Ireland already has much to offer the visitor in terms of our food offering and the potential to build on success to date is significant. As a result Fáilte Ireland, in consultation with other relevant agencies and bodies, has developed a National Food Tourism Implementation Framework.

For further information, please contact a member of the Food Tourism team.

The National Food Tourism Implementation Framework

This framework fully integrates into and supports the broader national and regional tourism development objectives. This framework sets out a clear vision for Ireland, to be recognised by both domestic and international visitors for the accessibility, quality, and value of our food experiences therefore creating a unique sense of Irish culture and hospitality.

It also focuses on helping to ensure that the consumer aspect of the visit such as the availability and variety of food experiences, food and service quality, value for money and the experience offered at food-related events consistently exceed consumer expectations.

For full details, download the National Food Tourism Implementation Framework 2011-2013 Strategy (PDF, 2MB).

Contact Us

For further information on Food Tourism in Ireland, please contact a member of the Food Tourism team:

Helen McDaid
Manager Food & Hospitality Innovation
Email: helen.mcdaid@failteireland.ie
Phone: 01 8847 230

Derek Walshe
Food & Hospitality Officer
Email: derek.walshe@failteireland.ie
Phone: 01 8847 226

Yvonne Jackson
Administrative Assistant
Email: yvonne.jackson@failteireland.ie
Phone: 01 8847 224 
 

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