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Cork Marketing Partnership is an initiative that brings together Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Irish Hotel Federation - Cork, Fáilte Ireland South West, Cork Airport Authority, Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association and Port of Cork.

28/07/2026

Cork University Business School (CUBS) and University College Cork (UCC) recently hosted the IFAMA 2026 World Conference in Cork.

Supported by Cork Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland, this five-day gathering brought global focus to Cork as a premier hub for agri-food innovation, research, and sustainability.

The conference welcomed over 400 international delegates from more than 40 countries, bringing together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students.

A central outcome of this year’s meeting was its powerful focus on global resilience and future legacy. Under the theme Rooted in Resilience: Revitalising Agri-Food Systems for an Uncertain Tomorrow, discussions addressed climate adaptation, technological innovation, supply chain disruption, and food security, highlighted by a dedicated Food and Beverage Finance Summit.

In the video below, Prof. Thia Hennessy (UCC), Aidan Connolly (IFAMA), Katherine White (IFAMA), Jughoon Moon (Seoul National University), Juan José Bolaños (Ceiba Agribusiness), and Nicole McDonagh (UCC Business and Events) discuss key insights from the conference and the advantages of hosting an international event in Cork.

We extend our thanks to the IFAMA organising committee, delegates, key partners, and our local hospitality partners for bringing this conference to Cork and ensuring its success.

If you are planning a future international conference or business event in Cork, connect with us via [email protected]

Evelyn O’Sullivan CIS Caroline O’Reilly Cork Convention Bureau Visit Cork Fáilte Ireland Meet in Ireland Ciara Gallagher Christine Murphy Grace O’Shea Paul Mockler Sam Johnston Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí Cork County Council Cork Branch Irish Hotels Federation Cork Airport Cork Chamber Thia Hennessy Aidan Connolly Nicole McDonagh Joe Gill Cork University Business School University College Cork

11/06/2026

The Cork Convention Bureau was delighted to welcome Wallace Travel Group for an intensive, two-day educational showcase (Thursday 4th & Friday 5th June). This visit was a phenomenal opportunity to demonstrate exactly why Cork is a premier, destination for high-end incentive programmes and corporate clients.

From luxury accommodations and heritage sites to exceptional culinary experiences and unique activities, Cork completely delivered.

A massive thank you to the Wallace Travel Group team for their time and collaboration, and a huge shoutout to our incredible local suppliers who showcased the very best of Cork hospitality:

Ballymaloe House & Grain Store

Midleton Distillery

Fota Island Resort

The Montenotte Hotel

The River Lee Hotel

Hayfield Manor Hotel

University College Cork

Cork City Gaol

The English Market and food tour.

City Hall Concert Hall

Nano Nagle Place (Goldie Chapel/Good Day Deli)

Marina Market

Cork Bike Hire

08/06/2026

The Fair Seas Conference was held last week at Cork City Hall to mark World Oceans Week.

There could not have been a more fitting backdrop for the event than Cork City Hall, overlooking Cork Harbour—the second largest natural harbour in the world.

The conference welcomed 250 delegates from across Ireland and internationally to discuss the future of marine protection.

Taking place during the Cork Harbour Festival, attendees had the chance to explore the area with a trip on Cork Harbour Cruises and go aboard the RV Tom Crean. The festival’s famous life-sized basking shark ‘Banba’ was also on display in the harbour alongside the Nao Santa Maria ship.

With today marking World Ocean Day, the central focus of the conference remains highly urgent: driving cross-sector collaboration to achieve Ireland’s target of protecting 30% of our waters by 2030.

In the video below, Jack O’Donovan from Fair Seas and other participants discuss the key takeaways from the day, the importance of shared ocean stewardship, and the experience of gathering in Cork.

Well done to the organising committee at Fair Seas, Margaret O’Regan, and all the delegates on a highly impactful event here in the city.

If you are planning a future international conference or business event in Cork, connect with us via [email protected]

We were delighted to welcome a group of top-tier US luxury travel agents to Cork last week, brought to us by the Janine ...
24/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome a group of top-tier US luxury travel agents to Cork last week, brought to us by the Janine Cifelli Representation .

Based at Castlemartyr Resort Resort, the delegation experienced the very best of our culture and hospitality, from the craft of Midleton Distillery to a taste of Cork with a flavour of the offerings from Cork on a Fork Food Festival with oyster shucking demonstrations with Pat O’Connell.

Thanks to Olivia Breene , Janine Cifelli , Niamh Murphy Gillian Costelloe, Peter Costelloe, By Appointment DMC , Castlemartyr Resort
for the collaboration.


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