Tour Partner Group (TPG) is proud to announce that Christophe de Patoul, Managing Director, MICE (Horizons by TPG), has been appointed President of the Inbound Tourism Operators Association of Ireland (ITOA) for a two-year term, commencing January 2026.
The appointment was confirmed at the ITOA’s Annual General Meeting held on 24 January, where members formally welcomed Christophe into the role.
Christophe brings extensive experience across inbound tourism, destination management and Meetings & Incentives group travel, having worked in senior leadership roles across multiple European markets. At Tour Partner Group, he leads the Group’s MICE division and oversees the Ireland business, working closely with tourism partners, suppliers and stakeholders to develop sustainable, high-quality travel programmes.
Commenting on his appointment, Christophe said:
“I am delighted to have been invited to serve as President of ITOA. I have accepted the role with great enthusiasm and a strong commitment to supporting our members and contributing to the continued success of Ireland’s inbound tourism industry. The strength of our sector lies in collaboration, shared knowledge and a collective passion for Ireland as a destination, and I look forward to working with the Board and members over the coming two years.”
Tour Partner Group’s CEO, Paul Maine added:
“Christophe’s appointment is a fantastic recognition of his leadership, industry expertise and long-standing commitment to partnership. We are incredibly proud to see him take on this important role for the Irish inbound sector, and we fully support his work with ITOA over the next two years.”
ITOA represents Ireland’s leading inbound tour operators, working closely with Tourism Ireland, Failte Ireland and industry stakeholders to promote Ireland as a world-class destination and to support a sustainable and thriving tourism industry.
