Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026. The Winners.

Click&Go Holidays, Frosch Ireland, Hannon Travel and Navan Travel were among the big winners at the Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026, taking home the top ITAA Travel Agency of the Year honours across their respective categories.

The awards, held at Dublin’s Mansion House, were attended by Irish and international travel professionals and took place in association with MSC Cruises.

Agency of the Year Winners

• ITAA Travel Agency of the Year (Over 10 Employees): Click&Go Holidays
• ITAA Travel Agency of the Year (Under 10 Employees): Navan Travel
• ITAA Corporate Travel Agency of the Year: Hannon Travel
• ITAA Travel Management Company (TMC) of the Year: Frosch Ireland

In addition, Bernie Burke and Dominic Burke received the Contribution to the Travel Industry Award, while Paul Manning of Hertz was presented with the Robbie Smart On the Road Hero Award.

ITAA President Praises Industry Excellence

Speaking at the awards, Tom Randles, President of the ITAA, said:

“These awards provide the ITAA with a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made across the travel industry. Now in their fourteenth year, we are delighted to once again come together to honour the excellence and dedication that define our sector.

I warmly congratulate all of tonight’s winners on their well-deserved achievements. I would also like to acknowledge everyone who was shortlisted — your commitment, innovation and hard work over the past year have played a vital role in shaping and strengthening our industry.”

The event was organised on behalf of the ITAA by Business Exhibitions and sponsored by MSC Cruises, Abercrombie & Kent | Cox & Kings, Bedsonline, Blue Insurance, Emirates, Hertz, Iberostar, Irish Ferries, JetBlue, Princess Cruises, Shannon Airport, Spanish Tourism Office, Stena Line, Trust Payments, Wendy Wu Tours, and Mediahuis.

For more information, visit irishtravelindustryawards.com.

Full List of Winners – Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

Special Recognition Awards

Contribution to the Travel Industry Award (Sponsored by Irish Ferries)

• Bernie Burke & Dominic Burke

Robbie Smart On the Road Hero Award (Sponsored by Bedsonline)

• Paul Manning – Hertz

Member Awards

ITAA Member Travel Agency Awards

(Sponsored by Shannon Airport)

• Travel Agency of the Year (Over 10 Employees): Click&Go Holidays
• Travel Agency of the Year (Under 10 Employees): Navan Travel
• Travel Management Company (TMC) of the Year: Frosch Ireland
• Corporate Travel Agency of the Year: Hannon Travel

ITAA Member Innovation Awards

(Sponsored by Emirates)

• Best Offline Marketing Initiative: Cassidy Travel
• Best Online Marketing Initiative: Best4Travel
• Responsible Travel Award: Frosch Ireland

Supplier Awards

Excellence in Air Travel

(Sponsored by Wendy Wu)

• Airline of the Year – Ireland to Europe: Aer Lingus
• Airline of the Year – Ireland to North America: Aer Lingus
• Best Long-Haul Airline: Emirates
• Best Business Class: Emirates

Tour Operator Awards

(Sponsored by Hertz)

• European Tour Operator of the Year: Sunway
• Ski Tour Operator of the Year: Crystal Ski
• Irish-owned Tour Operator of the Year: Sunway
• Long-haul Tour Operator of the Year: Travel Focus

Excellence in Cruise & Ferry

(Sponsored by Abercrombie & Kent | Cox & Kings)

• Mainstream Ocean Cruise Line of the Year: MSC Cruises
• Premium Ocean Cruise Line of the Year: Celebrity Cruises
• Ultra-Luxury Ocean Cruise Line of the Year: Silversea Cruises
• Mainstream River Cruise Line of the Year: Riviera
• Ultra-Luxury River Cruise Line of the Year: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
• Expedition / Adventure Cruise Line of the Year: Silversea Cruises
• Ferry Company of the Year: Irish Ferries

Industry Service Provider Awards

(Sponsored by Stena Line)

• Technology Provider of the Year: Amadeus
• Payment Solutions Provider of the Year: Joint Winners – AIB Merchant Services & Revolut
• Car Hire Provider of the Year: Hertz
• Travel Insurance Provider of the Year: Blue Insurance
• Tourist Board of the Year: Visit Portugal
• Accommodation Provider of the Year: Bookabed / TBO

Excellence in Trade Relations

(Sponsored by Spanish Tourism Office)

• Airline Trade Team of the Year: Emirates
• Travel Trade Team of the Year: ASM
• Cruise Trade Team of the Year: MSC Cruises
• Trade Booking Platform of the Year: Bookabed / TBO
• Sustainable Travel Company of the Year: Emirates

Destinations Category

(Sponsored by Princess Cruises)

• Best Worldwide City Destination: Las Vegas
• Best Summer Destination: Algarve
• Best Winter Ski Destination: Austria
• Best Winter Sun Destination: Lanzarote
• Best Worldwide Theme Park: Universal Parks & Resorts