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08 May 2026

Promoting direct flights from Italy to Ireland West Airport Knock

Tourism Ireland and partners highlight direct flights from Milan to Knock 

Tourism Ireland was delighted to partner with Ireland West Airport Knock this week, to promote direct flights and ease of access from Milan Bergamo to Knock to key Italian travel professionals and journalists. 

Twenty-five (25) Irish tourism companies – from hotels and distilleries to outdoor activities and heritage sites – connected with around 60 leading Italian tour operators, travel agents and journalists at a B2B workshop and networking event. Guests also enjoyed some delicious Irish produce, prepared by Good Food Ireland. 

Marcella Ercolini, Tourism Ireland’s Manager Italy, said: “We were delighted to partner with Ireland West Airport Knock, Good Food Ireland and our tourism industry partners to highlight ease of access from Milan Bergamo to Knock with Ryanair – as well as some of the many things to see and do along the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way. Our aim is to inspire potential holidaymakers to choose Ireland and sustainably support local economies and communities by driving bookings on flights to regional airports like Ireland West Airport Knock.”

Group of people indoors holding a “Knock, Ireland – Wild Atlantic Way” sign at a travel promotion event.
Mary O’Connor and Marcella Ercolini, both Tourism Ireland; Margaret Jeffares, Good Food Ireland; Donal Healy, Ireland West Airport Knock; Alison Johnston, Good Food Ireland; and Catherine Nic Grianna, The Crolly Distillery, at a workshop in Milan promoting direct flights from Milan Bergamo to Knock.

Notes to Editors:

Tourism businesses from Ireland attending the workshop in Milan include:

  • Achill Tourism
  • Ahascragh Distillery 
  • Atlantic Surf School
  • Baysports
  • Brackloon Castle and Farm
  • Carne Golf Links
  • Connemara & the Islands
  • Destination Westport 
  • Dexcom Stadium
  • Donegal County Council
  • Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway
  • Fanad Lighthouse
  • Galway County Council
  • Hodson Bay Hotel
  • Irish Stay Collection
  • Mayo County Council
  • Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
  • Roscommon County Council
  • Sligo County Council
  • Taste of Sligo Food Festival
  • The Crolly Distillery
  • The Landmark Hotel
  • The Organic Centre
  • The Shed Distillery 
  • Your Wellbeing Warrior