A group of golf tour operators and journalists from the UAE visited Ireland last week, and played at a number of Ireland's golf courses and experienced some of Ireland's visitor attractions - ahead of the 2022 Horizon Irish Open at Mount Juliet over the weekend. They were in Ireland as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
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The aim of the fact-finding visit was to highlight Ireland's golf, scenery and experiences offerings.
The golf tour operators and journalists' itinerary included golf courses The K Club, Lahinch, Dromoland Castle, Mount Juliet and Druids Heath as well as visits to the Cliffs of Moher, House of Waterford Crystal and Powerscourt Distillery, and a walk on the Medieval Mile in Kilkenny.
Statement By Tourism Ireland's Manager Asia And Middle East
Aisling McDermott, Tourism Ireland's manager Asia and Middle East, said, "Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite leading golf tour operators and journalists from the UAE to come and experience our world-class golf, spectacular scenery and wonderful visitor attractions. Our aim is to remind them that Ireland offers some of the very best golf in the world and has something for everyone, from beginner to pro."
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