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What do Irish people want to do on a holiday to the USA? It’s a question we get asked all the time by tourist boards, but there’s no simple answer. Different visitors from Ireland have different interests, are at different stages of life and have different incomes, making the scope of activities very broad. However, the data collected by the U.S. International Trade Administration via their Survey of International Travelers (S.I.A.T.) gives us some useful, broad-brush insight

Woodstock Communications was delighted to represent Meet Boston , the city’s official tourist organisation, at the Aer Lingus Roadshow  in February 2026. The events took place in Belfast, Dublin, Limerick and Cork. The events provided a valuable opportunity to connect with representatives from the Irish travel trade , strengthen relationships, and highlight everything Boston has to offer as a leading U.S. destination for Irish travellers. From its rich history and culture to

Throughout 2025, the first year of the second Trump administration, there was an expectation that visitation from Ireland to the USA would reduce. There were negative stories in many of the major news outlets about numbers being down, including RTÉ , the Irish Times and Irish Examiner . There were also negative forecasts from prominent commercial tourism analytics firms, such as Tourism Economics , predicting that visitation from Ireland to the USA would be down in 2025. So

The Visit USA Committee Ireland celebrated Thanksgiving in Dublin with two outstanding events on 20th November 2025. The first was a business-focused trade show that was designed to connect the Visit USA members with senior managers, buyers, marketing chiefs from Ireland's top travel agencies and tour operators. This took place in the Spencer Hotel , Dublin and 18 Visit USA members participated. Exhibitors included: Delta Air Lines, Brand USA, Maverick Helicopters, Louisiana,

Boston’s excellent culinary scene was recognized by MICHELIN with 26 local restaurants featuring in the latest guide. Boston's food scene is sophisticated and thriving. While the New England region has always been known for its incredible produce, the chefs of Boston are treating this natural bounty with respect and culinary flair!  Discover the exceptional spots honoured this year for their standout dining experiences. Click here to view the full list. Learn more about Bosto

Winter is Boston just got even better with first-ever Boston Frostival is coming to town. This incredible winter festival features an awesome lineup of events and activations across the city. Frostival includes stunning holiday-themed drone shows that are taking places every week (November 29-December 20, 2025), a Ferris wheel with amazing city views (February 2-28, 2026), an immersive winter lodge (February 6-28, 2026), and much more! Add iconic events like Snowport, the Wa

Meet Boston hosted key trade and media partners in Dublin’s Hawksmoor restaurant on the 12th November 2025. This was a great opportunity to update key trade and media representatives on exciting developments in Boston. These includes the new Frostival winter activation, Boston's inclusion in the Michelin Guide and plans to host several of the games at FIFA World Cup 2026. Trade guests at the event included representatives from Best4Travel, Freedom Travel, Travel Department,

Flights from Ireland to Boston are set to significantly ramp up in frequency this month, as transatlantic travel continues to recover.

Wine, Water and Wonders of New York State has just released a new inspirational video highlighting the many scenic vistas and dynamic experiences to be enjoyed throughout the state.

Homecoming marks 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims arriving in America The historic Mayflower II ship has returned home to Plymouth Harbour, following a three-year, multi-million-dollar restoration.

For the entire month of April, many of Boston’s most prominent Boston buildings, landmarks and arenas are lighting up to create a special message that resonates locally and around the world – #LoveFromBoston.

This summer, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts celebrates 50 years as America’s leading centre for illustration art…

The Visit USA Committee Ireland was delighted to participate at the Holiday World Show, Dublin. The Committee’s mission is to promote travel to the US and visitors to the stand could get information on the various destinations and the entry requirements.