#073: The Bottom Line - The Week in Business, Kilkenny Tourism, Carlow Food & Drink Strategy and Predict 2021 Research Report

Dara Doyle, Bureau Chief at Bloomberg Ireland joined John to discuss the top business news from the last week and to look ahead to some of the biggest business issues facing us as we start the new year.Ciarán Conroy, the newly appointed Chairman of Kilkenny Tourism chatted with John about how his organisation can help lead tourism and hospitality, which is Kilkenny’s biggest business sector out of the tough place it finds itself in. The Carlow Food and Drink Strategy was published in June 2020 and to continue the development of the food & drink sector in Carlow, the Local Enterprise Office is developing a food and drink experience guide that will map out the unique Taste in Carlow.  Maria Couchman, Economic Development Officer with Carlow Local Enterprise Office spoke with John about the initiative.Anne Zahan, Strategy Director at Core joined John to share insights from Core’s Research "Predict 2021", the research highlights what the expectations of the public and consumers are for 2021.With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.To contact the show, email [email protected]