The Galway International Arts Festival was highlighted in Brooklyn, New York, at an event hosted by Tourism Ireland.Published on : Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Galway International Arts Festival was highlighted in Brooklyn, New York, at an event hosted by Tourism Ireland.
The event – which was an excellent opportunity to shine a spotlight on Galway and the International Arts Festival – was attended by influential American arts and lifestyle journalists, as well as representatives of the travel trade in New York. Afterwards, guests attended Enda Walsh’s Ballyturk.
The Galway International Arts Festival is one of the many festivals being promoted by Tourism Ireland around the world this year, particularly to our important ‘culturally curious’ audience.
Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America said: “We were delighted to host a showcase of the Galway International Arts Festival here in New York. Events and festivals like the Galway International Arts Festival are a really important part of our overall tourism offering and are a key message in our promotions – particularly to our ‘culturally curious’ audience.
“2017 was the fifth record year in a row for visitor numbers to the island of Ireland from North America – when we welcomed around 1.83 million American and Canadian visitors, delivering revenue of €1.67 billion for the economy. Tourism Ireland is determined to ensure that growth continues and we will roll out an extensive programme of promotions again in 2018, to highlight Galway and the island of Ireland here in the United States and elsewhere around the world.”
Source:- Tourism Ireland
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