Cork Agents Toast Strong Demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours

Cork agents toast strong demand for River Cruising & Touring with Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours.

Travelbiz was delighted to see Avalon Waterways & Cosmos Tours Managing Director, Lesley Taylor, alongside Key Account Manager Jayne Lambert, join Alan & Jo-Ann from ASM to host valued travel agent partners in Cork recently.

Agents enjoyed sumptuous cocktails followed by a gorgeous lunch, where Lesley shared exciting updates across both brands and thanked the Cork trade for their continued support and loyalty.

Demand for Avalon Waterways continues to soar, with business significantly ahead of 2025 levels. Irish travellers are increasingly choosing Avalon’s award-winning river cruise experience, with strong growth in Panorama Suite bookings and a notable rise in solo traveller demand. Avalon’s spacious Suite Ships®, immersive excursions and relaxed luxury continue to resonate strongly with the Irish market.

Meanwhile, Cosmos Tours is also enjoying exceptional momentum, with Japan, Italy and Canada proving especially popular with Irish holidaymakers this year. Cosmos continues to offer unbeatable value, expertly planned itineraries and flexible touring experiences that appeal to both first-time and seasoned travellers alike.

A fantastic afternoon of networking, updates and appreciation for the trade partners helping drive continued success for both Avalon Waterways and Cosmos Tours in the Irish market.