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26 February 2026

Ireland means business in France!

Tourism Ireland hosts Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes and Nantes 

Nine tourism companies from the island of Ireland are joining Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn events in France this week. The events are taking place in the cities of Lyon, Rennes and Nantes. 

The Lunch & Learn events – which include presentations about the island of Ireland as well as networking opportunities – are a valuable opportunity for the tourism companies from Ireland to connect with French travel agents and tour operators, who bring valuable tourists to the island. The aim is to inspire the French travel professionals about all that Ireland has to offer and to win a greater share of their business for 2026 and beyond. 

Ana Luis, Tourism Ireland’s Trade Partnership Manager France, said: “We are delighted that so many key French travel agents and tour operators are taking the time to come and meet with our partners from Ireland in Lyon, Rennes and Nantes this week. Our roadshow is a valuable platform for our partners from the island of Ireland to showcase and sell their products and services, to ensure they win a greater share of the travel agents and tour operators’ business for 2026 and beyond.” 

Group of people standing together in a modern office space with hanging lights and greenery.
Ana Luis, Tourism Ireland; Genevieve Leloup, Holiday Ireland Tours; Sean Rice, Tailor-Made Tours; Jaya Sobron, Killary Fjord Boat Tours; Mylène Campalto, Abbey Group; Edel Vaughan, Doolin Ferry; Michael Clancy, Lough Ree Distillery; Ciara McCaughey, Vintage Tea Trips; Shane Neary, NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate; Nicola Duggan, Sneem Hotel; and Christine Blanc, Tourism Ireland, at Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn event in Rennes.

Notes to Editors: 

Tourism businesses from the island of Ireland joining Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn events in Lyon, Rennes and Nantes include:

  • Abbey Group
  • Doolin Ferry
  • Holiday Ireland Hotels
  • Killary Fjord Boat Tours
  • Lough Ree Distillery
  • NearyNógs Stoneground Chocolate
  • Sneem Hotel
  • Tailor-Made Tours
  • Vintage Tea Trips