Taste the Island - A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink

We know that our food and drink experiences are world class, now we want everyone else to know too."Tourism Northern Ireland are excited to announce their involvement in Taste the Island- A Celebration of Ireland's Food and Drink

The initiative is an eight week showcase of our fabulous food and drink which will run from Mid- September to Mid- November 2019.2019 will be the first of a three-year commitment, delivered in conjunction with our partners at Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland.

The timing of the 8 week programme will build on the success of the 2016 Year of Food and Drink and coincides as we celebrate Northern Ireland winning 'Best Food Destination' at the International Travel and Tourism Awards 2018/19.

The all island celebration will provide to visitors, both domestic and international, compelling reasons to visit Northern Ireland through the promotion of food festivals and events, high quality local produce and authentic food and drink experiences.

Taste the Island aims to enhance our food and drink reputation by showcasing our high quality produce and experiences, as well as assist in seasonal extension and regional distribution.Tourism NI will shortly communicate a series of industry information sessions that will take place in May and early June, targeted towards businesses and individuals interested in providing tourists with a food or drink experience.

The sessions will offer additional information on the exciting food and drink celebration and information about how you can get involved. Details of the sessions will be circulated via Tourism NI.

If you wish to obtain updates please make sure you are on our mailing list via TourismNI.com or contact tourismspotlight@tourismni.com