Travel agents from Belgium exploring Kildare attractions

Twenty (20) Belgian travel agents have been exploring Kildare and Ireland’s Ancient East this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Gallia, a leading Belgian tour operator.

The travel agents were here to experience at first-hand the wealth of things to see and do in Kildare and Ireland’s Ancient East for Belgian holidaymakers. Their action-packed itinerary included a guided tour of the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. They also enjoyed a site inspection of, and lunch at,Barberstown Castle, in Straffan.

Danielle Neyts, Tourism Ireland Belgium, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite this group of travel agents to come and discover Kildare and Ireland’s Ancient East. There really is no substitute for being able to see what Ireland has to offer at first-hand; our aim is that when they return home, the travel agents will be even more enthusiastic about Ireland and better equipped to advise their clients when planning and booking their holidays. Tourism Ireland is rolling out a busy programme of promotions this autumn – aimed at boosting late-season travel to Ireland and to position us well for 2018.”

PIC SHOWS: Belgian travel agents with tour guide Mia Craig (third right), during their fact-finding visit to Ireland.