Funding and financial supports for your tourism business
Find Fáilte Ireland funding, partner supports, state aid guidance and next steps for your business.
Business events and travel trade
Bring your international meetings and events to Ireland with our practical supports. Access funding and sales opportunities for the travel trade, or tap into destination subvention and the Conference Ambassador Programme for business events.
Resources to help you succeed
Events
Access trade shows, sales missions and networking opportunities to grow your business.
Conference Ambassador Programme
Get support to bid for and host international conferences in Ireland.
Sales & MarketingIreland's Content Pool
Access free images and videos to help promote your tourism business.
The right supports for your business
Get access to the practical tools you need and see how others have succeeded, whether you work in the travel trade or buy for business events.
- Business event buyerSecure funding and practical resources for your business events, including bid assistance and site inspections. Get the support you need to host international conferences, create opportunities for knowledge exchange, and drive lasting growth.
- Irish travel trade Grow your international tourism business by developing visitor experiences and itineraries for overseas markets. Access sales toolkits, attend networking events, and gain insights to connect with global buyers.
Business event supports and strategy
Business Events 2030 national strategy for Ireland
Ireland’s national strategy setting three ambitions for the business events sector to 2030.
Destination Subvention for International Business Events
Secure Fáilte Ireland support to bring international business events to Ireland.
Responsible TourismEvent organisers’ accessibility checklist
A comprehensive accessibility and inclusion checklist for event organisers.
Responsible TourismIreland's green toolkit for business events
Information and guidance for designing sustainable business events in Ireland.
Industry & Community
Industry & Community
Industry & Community
Travel trade supports
Events
Access trade shows, sales missions and networking opportunities to grow your business.
ResourcesVenues and destinations
Explore venues and destinations across Ireland to find an ideal location for travel programmes.
Find Yourself on a Short Break campaign helps you to reach more visitors
See how you can utilise and connect your business to Ireland’s domestic short-break campaign.
Research and insights
Use Irish tourism research, visitor trends and market insights to make clearer decisions.
Climate Action Programme
Help your tourism business reduce emissions and build long-term resilience.
How can we help?
Sales events and courses
Sales & MarketingDACH Roadshow 2026 - Vienna, Linz and Munich
Present your offering across three cities in a talk and dine format.
9 November 2026 - 12 November 2026Vienna, Linz, MunichFees apply
Sales & MarketingDACH Roadshow 2026 - Stuttgart, Freiburg and Zürich
Meet travel trade across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
20 October 2026 - 23 October 2026Stuttgart, Freiburg, Zürich, Germany, SwitzerlandFees apply
Digital & TechnologyPractical AI for your tourism business
Two-hour live course helping tourism businesses use AI tools to save time and improve marketing.
20 October 2026OnlineFree
Sales & MarketingSustainability messaging and storytelling
Build clear, compliant sustainability messages under new EU green claims rules.
11 November 2026OnlineFree
Sales & MarketingPerfecting negotiating and pitching to win B2B opportunities
Build confidence to negotiate with B2B buyers and win more tourism business with clear skills.
16 September 2026OnlineFree
People & CultureUniversal design in tourism accessibility
Learn how to design and deliver inclusive tourism experiences, that welcome every visitor.
7 October 2026OnlineFree
Connect with Fáilte Ireland for tailored advice
Whether you're a tour operator or business event planner, we'll match you with the right local experts and support you every step of the way.