Tourism Ireland has just launched an inspirational video to remind people of the beauty of Ireland and what people planning a vacation to Ireland can expect when the COVID-19 lockdown is over.
The video includes clips of Irish landscapes that have been untouched and unspoiled during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
The video, entitled “I will return“, features spectacular shots of famous Irish landmarks including the Ring of Kerry and the Irish countryside and provides a stirring message that Ireland will get through this current health crisis and once again people will start making trips to Ireland again soon.
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The “I will return” video features a specially written poem promising better times ahead and reminding us of the beauty and resilience of Ireland.
“Alas I’ll have to wait to see my true love’s form, but we all know that these green lands have weathered much tougher storms,” the video’s narrator says.
The video promises that Irelands most popular cities, towns and destinations will still be there for self drive tours and various types of vacations when the COVID19 lockdown is over and it encourages people to dream about better times in the future.
Tourism Ireland CEO Niall Gibbons said that the video “allows us to keep the beauty of the island of Ireland to the fore.”
Tourism Ireland has additionally unveiled a new campaign intending to help ensure that the island of Ireland stays “front-of-mind” for those planning a vacation to this magnificent country.
The new campaign involves using the hashtag #FillYourHeartWithIreland to share inspirational content online connecting people with the island of Ireland. Some of this amazing content includes, a trad music session, lessons on how to Irish dance, a virtual tour of the island’s towns and villages, audio of the words of Nobel Laureate poets and playwrights, a TikTok video from Ireland and much much more.
The campaign also involves a partnership between Tourism Ireland, Culture Ireland and Other Voices, and content from Good Food Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland will be shared as well.
“Hope To Inspire” Tourism Ireland CEO Niall Gibbons commented, “Our message to people everywhere is that, as soon as you can travel again, our spectacular scenery, rich heritage and warm welcome will be waiting. Until then, you can dream of, and plan, your future holiday. We want to bring #FillYourHeartWithIreland onto people’s screens and make them smile. Our aim is to keep the beauty of the island of Ireland to the fore and to showcase our authentic homegrown talent. While we may not be able to travel just now, we hope to inspire people for their future visit.”