Mike speaks to us today about the humble beginnings of Buckley Tours on Rock Road Killarney and the transformation over the years to Kerry Coaches, one of the largest Coach and Chauffeur companies in Ireland. We speak about the great characters in the tourism business, the early days of the golf tourism market in Ireland , the importance of Health and the challenges that Covid has brought to the entire tourism industry.

Luis Pedrero CEO of Cartours who operate over 50 vehicles in Madrid and president of (ANETRA - National Coach Company Federation) speaks to us about  the Coach and Tourism Industry in Spain. How they are dealing with the Covid restrictions and the challenges that Spanish Tour Operators are facing.  Luis is no stranger to Ireland having spent 5 summers in Cork as a young Spanish student. Really interesting insight in to current situation in Spain.

As The United Sates awaits the new Biden Administration to take over we speak to The ABA CEO Peter Pantuso about the Bus industry pre and post Covid. Established in 1926 the ABA represents over 800 private bus operators in The States as well as Tour operators and Travel Industry members . We talk about the Industry Pre Covid and the  challenges they have to overcome now  and his thoughts on  the new political landscape and how it will effect their industry. With family run  businesses closing weekly urgent action is needed for their very survival. 

Richard speaks to us today about his award winning coach Company Grey' of Ely based just outside Cambridge in the UK

Established in 1947 by his grandfather Charles Grey the company has grown from strength to strength over the years. He speaks about the current challenges for his company because of Covid 19 and the further challenges that lie ahead next year with Covid and Brexit. Many Irish operators are facing the same but really interesting to get a perspective from the UK market. Technology,Drivers,Leasing of coaches,Clients,Covid,Brexit ,New business opportunities and much more discussed on the coach and tourism industry.

On Today's podcast we speak to Joe Hayden from The Orchard Farm which is  is one of Ireland's leading corporate event centre's. 

The  Farm is one of the most innovative farms in Ireland and its link with Baileys Irish cream is world renowned.

Joe speaks to us about Business before covid and how they are adapting during this very difficult time for the tourism Industry.

Really interesting discussion on The Irish Whiskey Business with John Callely founder of Whiskey Island Tours and Tracey Flinter General Manager at Pearse Lyons Distillery in the heart of Dublin Liberties. We talk about the rise and fall of Irish Whiskey and how it has recovered a significant part of the world market share since 1990 and of course the wonderful Pearse  Lyons Distillery based at St James Church , another of Dublin's wonderful visitor attractions.

Epic Museum Another wonderful Visitor Attraction in the heart of Dublin features on The Podcast today. Aileesh talks to us about her career in the hospitality Tourism sector  and her Role as Director of Sales and Marketing at Epic Museum. Epic is dedicated to the story of the Irish and their extraordinary influence on the world and it really is worth a visit for all tourism professionals and families alike.

Over the next few Podcasts we are talking to Key people working in our Visitor Attractions. Today we speak to Aline Fitzgerald GM of The GPO Witness History Museum. The Museum, Housed in The GPO (The Oldest General Post Office still functioning in the world). It truly is a fantastic visit full of Historic information suitable for young and old alike .Aline tells us all about the Museum and the changes they have made and how they continue to welcome visitors from all over the country.

Ronan speaks about the current crisis in the Conference industry and how we must make sure that his members survive the short term and in turn Ireland Inc and tourism suppliers  will benefit in the long run.

On Today's Podcast we talk to Eoghan about his Role as CEO of ITIC ,The representative Body of The Irish Tourism Industry. 

The Huge Challenges all of its members are facing and what Role ITIC and The Government will play to help its recovery