Food Tourism Co. Clare Animator

Tender description

Atlantic Way wishes to invite interested parties to submit a tender to deliver a food tourism programme to stimulate the production, consumption and promotion of local food products which would be seen as an essential driver to our local economy.By defining food tourism, we refer to the National Food Tourism Implementation Framework 2011-2013. “The overall vision for food tourism is that Ireland be recognised by visitors for the availability, quality and value of our local and regional food experiences which evokes a unique sense of place, culture and hospitality. Not only will this have a positive impact on the consumers overall food experience but successful implementation of the framework offers the potential for new business and employment opportunities for suppliers, producers and providers across the food tourism value chain.”The programme will be aimed at supporting food tourism within the artisan food community but will also involve engagement with the local tourism sector. Atlantic Way would view the development of food tourism as important for improving the quality of life of people living in the Clare area but also as a means of expanding the tourism product in the all areas of Clare (excluding Ennis town) and contributing to the rural economy.The programme will be delivered over a 12 month period. This will involve working closely with food and tourism groups throughout the Clare area (excluding Ennis town) to animate and build the capacity of such groups.Delivery of this programme will involve liaison with a number of statutory organisations such as Bord Bia, Failte Ireland, Teagasc, the IFA and Clare County Council, who have the relevant expertise to provide the professional advice to the food and tourism community.Atlantic Way will provide the animator with details of the existing Atlantic Way Food tourism pilot scheme project and with contact details for food and tourism individuals and organisations that have expressed an interest in the initiative