The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Tralee Wetlands joins Fáilte scheme
FÁILTE Ireland, is rolling out a new food innovation programme ‘Taste of Place’ for Ireland’s Visitor Attractions to improve and enhance the food and drink on offer.
Among the attractions availing of this programme is the Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre.
The programme aims to encourage catering teams at busy attractions to introduce more menu options that reflect the culinary traditions of a local area; sourcing ingredients from local Irish suppliers.
Participating attractions will complete an intensive three day programme with cookery demonstrations from chef JP McMahon of the Michelin starred Aniar restaurant in Galway.
“International visitors are placing greater emphasis than ever before on food and since most food types can be experienced globally, there is a unique value attached to experiencing them in their authentic place,” Fáilte Ireland Food Tourism Officer Sinead Hennessy.
“With visitors to Ireland spending some €2.2 billion on food every year, it is our job as the tourism industry, to ensure we put our best foot forward when it comes to giving them the experiences they want,” she added.