Galway Convention Bureau attends largest events trade show in US

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GALWAY daily news convention bureau at imex trade show in las vegas
Tourism operators from Ireland, including Niamh Stack, Galway Convention Bureau (back, sixth right); with Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland (seated, front right); and Ciara Gallagher, Fáilte Ireland (standing, left), at IMEX America in Las Vegas. Pic – David Braun

Galway Convention Bureau was in attendance at the largest trade show in the United States for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry in Las Vegas.

IMEX (International Meetings and Events Exhibition) America brought together more than 3,500 buyers from North America and elsewhere around the world attended the three-day show – which provided valuable business and networking opportunities for the participating tourism companies from Ireland.

The show included scheduled appointments and evening networking events with top meetings and incentive travel buyers.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said that Tourism Ireland was delighted to join with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI, as part of the ‘Meet in Ireland’ team, at IMEX America.

“IMEX is an important platform for Tourism Ireland and our partners to showcase the world-class meetings and incentive facilities on offer right around Ireland,” she said.

“Our message is that the combination of our unique experiences, professional DMCs and warmth of our welcome ensures that Ireland is a fantastic destination for incentive travel and corporate meetings.”

‘Meet in Ireland’ is the official MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) brand for the island of Ireland, comprising Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland – who work in partnership to promote the island of Ireland as a leading business events destination.

PIC SHOWS: Tourism operators from Ireland, including Niamh Stack, Galway Convention Bureau (back, sixth right); with Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland (seated, front right); and Ciara Gallagher, Fáilte Ireland (standing, left), at IMEX America in Las Vegas.