Incentive Summit in Killarney

Global Incentive Summit, the annual event for top incentive professionals, took place in Killarney. NorthStar Meetings Group, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, hosted the summit, which brought together 180 North American incentive travel planners and global incentive suppliers. The event has the potential to generate €6.3m in revenue for the region for future years.

Global Incentive Summit was held at The Europe Hotel & Resort, where qualified incentive-travel planners engaged in one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities with representatives from global destinations, resorts, hotels, DMCs, CVBs and tourist boards. In addition, participants experienced Irish hospitality in one of the country’s most beautiful incentive settings.   

Among the local experiences were a lively reception at?Killarney Brewing & Distilling, lunch at the?Great Southern Hotel Killarney, dinner at?Muckross Traditional Farms, a gala dinner hosted by the Europe Hotel and authentic local activities, including a jaunting car ride, foodie tour and visit to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland.

“We are delighted to welcome business event representatives to Ireland,” said Paul Mockler, Fáilte Ireland's Head of Commercial Development.