8 Sep 2020

The Role of Food & Drink - Tourism Webinar

This webinar explored how businesses can contribute to Northern Ireland's tourism recovery through food and drink.

The Role of Food & Drink – Tourism Webinar

Food and Drink tourism plays a central role to the visitor economy in Northern Ireland. In recent years, it has become a motivation for travellers when choosing their destination. Visitors to Northern Ireland are spending more time and more money on opportunities to connect with authentic Food and Drink.

This webinar explores how businesses can contribute to Northern Ireland's tourism recovery, and what this means for businesses who are offering interactions with our world class Food and Drink. Hear from the panel of industry experts who will explore what approach businesses have taken in response to Covid-19, with an outlook on future trends, opportunities, and insights.

Panellists included 

Gary Quate, Experience Development Officer, Tourism NI

Michele Shirlow, Chief Executive Food NI/ Taste of Ulster

Tony O'Neill, Chef Restaurateur, Coppi/ Buba

William Lavelle, Head of Drinks Ireland/ Irish Whiskey Association

Sharon Scott, Lead Facilitator, Taste Causeway

This webinar was delivered as part of Tourism NI's ongoing Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme.

If you missed this session, or wish to watch it again, you can view a recording of the webinar below.

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