Australian and New Zealand travel agents visit Mayo

A group of Australian and New Zealand travel agents has been visiting Ireland, including Mayo, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

The travel agents are all ‘Ireland specialists’ who have taken part in Tourism Ireland’s virtual training series during 2022.

The aim of the travel agents’ visit is to familiarise themselves with Ireland and its superb tourism offering so that when they return home, they will be better informed and more enthusiastic than ever about Ireland when advising their clients about planning and booking their holidays here.

One of the highlights of their busy programme was a visit to Ashford Castle in Cong, south Co. Mayo.

Sofia Hansson, Tourism Ireland’s Australia and New Zealand manager, commented: “We were delighted to invite this group of Australian and New Zealand travel agents to visit Mayo and Ireland. There really is no substitute for being able to come here and experience what Ireland has to offer at first-hand.

“Our aim is that when they return home, the travel agents will be even more enthusiastic about the destination, helping to secure a greater share of their business for Ireland in 2023 and beyond.

“Our key message for the Australian and New Zealand travel advisors is that the island of Ireland is open for business again and we cannot wait to welcome their clients back to our shores for a fantastic holiday experience.”