The event is now sold out. If you want to attend email info@laoischamber.ie for more information.
Date: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Time: 09:30 – 12:30 (Networking lunch to follow)
Location: Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
Cost: Free for Laois Chamber Alliance members | €50 for non-members
Kickstart 2026: Build, Connect & Grow Your Tourism Business
Looking to start 2026 with clarity, confidence and a clear plan? This practical, hands-on workshop is designed for tourism and hospitality businesses
During this interactive session, you will:
- Learn the foundations of a successful tourism destination and understand how individual businesses thrive when they work as part of a connected place
- Collaborate with other local tourism and hospitality businesses, sharing ideas, challenges and opportunities
- Gain expert tips for building your 2026 strategy with practical guidance to help you define clear goals and a realistic roadmap for the year ahead
- Gain real-world insight from industry experts and peers who understand the realities of running a tourism business
Led by Julie O’Brien of Runda Hospitality & Tourism Solutions, with guest insights from Jenny Hanna of Green Holiday Cottages from Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark, this workshop is highly interactive and focused on practical outcomes .
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer vision for your business in 2026
- A framework for building your 2026 action plan maximising opportunities for your business
- New connections within the Laois tourism network