Top US travel writers and editors visit Killarney

A group of top US travel writers and editors has been enjoying a fact-finding visit in Killarney this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

The travel writers and editors attended the prestigious Travel Classics International writers’ conference at Ashford Castle in County Mayo ahead of their Killarney visit.

The conference is regarded by many as the world’s foremost networking event for travel writers and editors – bringing together celebrated editors from a wide range of high-profile publications – including titles like Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure and AFAR magazines – which collectively reach hundreds of thousands of readers across North America, as well as globally.

After attending the conference, the writers and editors had the chance to take part in various familiarisation visits – so they can experience at first-hand some of the many great things to see and do on a holiday in Ireland and then share their experiences with their readers and followers. During their time in Ireland, the journalists enjoyed a guided bike ride around the Killarney National Park. They