Tourism is the lifeblood of every major city in the world, it provides jobs and revenue, incentivises the preservation of cultural heritage, and allows for the worldwide exchange of ideas and inspiration. The importance of tourism to Dublin is no different.

In October last year, following many months of consultation coordinated by the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance’, Fáilte Ireland launched a new brand proposition for Dublin: “Dublin.  A Breath of Fresh Air.”

Food is a critical element of bringing this brand proposition to life through the food experience offered to visitors. This Dublin Food Chain breakfast morning is designed to inspire Dublin’s food community to seize the opportunity and become involved in the tourist sector, helping place Dublin on the international food stage.  

This event is being led by LEO Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and will be hosted in the spectacular Marlay Park House

http://curiousireland.ie/marlay-house-marlay-park-co-dublin-1764/  

• 07.30 – 08.00: Tea/coffee and networking
• 08.00 – 08.15: Opening and welcome Eibhlin Curley, Head of Enterprise, LEO Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
• 08.15 – 08.45: Helen McDaid & Sinead Hennessy, Fáilte Ireland  - “Dublin. A Breath of Fresh Air” - Bringing Dublin’s proposition to life through food.
• 08.45 - 09.15 Olivia Duff - Live Case Study. The Boyne Valley Food Series, http://www.boynevalleyfoodseries.ie/   
• 09.15 – 09.45: Ketty Elisabeth – Setting the Food in Tourism Scene. French Foodie in Dublin http://www.frenchfoodieindublin.com/p/about-press.html
• 09.45 – 10.00: Close

Open to DFC members and non-members

Who Should Attend

This event is targeted at food producers, foodservice operators and food retailers wishing to appeal to the tourism consumer.