CEO Niall Gibbons Stepping Down from Tourism Ireland after 21 years

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Courtesy of Tourism Ireland 


Congratulations and sincere thanks to Tourism Ireland CEO Niall Gibbons, who is stepping down from his position in April 2023, after a distinguished 21 year career that included 8 years as chief executive officer.

"It has been an honor and a privilege," Gibbons said in a statement. 'I started with the company just after 9/11 and tourism has weathered many challenges since then, including COVID-19. As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which gave rise to Tourism Ireland, the time is right for a new challenge.

"I want to thank everyone for all the support I have received over the last 21 years. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible before I depart. I wish the staff of Tourism Ireland and the tourism industry well in 2023 and beyond."

 Tourism Ireland's Chairman, Christopher Brooke, said, “I would like to thank Niall for his outstanding leadership and commitment to tourism over the last 21 years. Tourism Ireland has been one of the great success stories of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement, demonstrating that compromise and goodwill can build a better future for all of us. Under Niall's leadership, the island of Ireland's reputation abroad has grown significantly. Initiatives like the renowned Global Greening on St Patrick's Day around the world, screen tourism partnerships like Game of Thrones with HBO and Star Wars with Lucasfilm Ltd have put Tourism Ireland at the cutting edge of marketing and branding effectiveness. 

"Northern Ireland has also seen its tourism fortunes transformed in Niall's time, with the promotion of iconic experiences like Titanic Belfast and Northern Ireland's world-class golf product. It is no wonder that the World Economic Forum has ranked Ireland third out of 140 countries for tourism marketing and branding effectiveness. The Board will now progress to an open international competition for a new Chief Executive to build the long-term, sustainable future for the industry.”

Tourism Ireland operates under the auspices of the North South Ministerial Council through the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in Ireland.

Best wishes Niall, from the Boston Irish Tourism Association, and from all of us in Boston, Massachusetts and New England.  Thank you for your distinguished service. 



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