Food tourism gets fresh push as new National Tourism Policy targets €9bn revenue

The new tourism strategy includes 71 policy proposals

A collaboration of 20 chefs led by Alex Petit put the finishing touches on salad course during the VQ Shared Table at the flagship “Long Table” event of the Cork on a Fork Festival. A new culinary tourism strategy is part of the National Tourism Policy unveiled on Monday which aims to increase overseas visitor revenue by 50% to €9bn over the next five years. Picture: Chani Anderson

A new culinary tourism strategy is part of the National Tourism Policy unveiled on Monday which aims to increase overseas visitor revenue by 50% to €9bn over the next five years.

Enterprise, tourism, and employment minister Peter Burke launched the new policy document, titled 'A New Era for Irish Tourism', at Belvedere House, Mullingar, on Monday, which includes 71 policy proposals. The new tourism strategy includes a commitment to develop food-related tourism, placing a focus on the culinary offering provided by the sector.