VOLUME 26 ISSUE 04 January 26, 2026

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.

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Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 30,000 visitors – Travel professionals received a significant number of bookings at the RDS Simmonscourt

Holiday World Show Dublin, celebrated it’s 35th anniversary this weekend at the RDS Simmonscourt, brought together over 30,000 visitors for expert travel advice, show-only deals and the opportunity to win holiday prizes.

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Theme announced for CLIA Conference

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the theme for this year’s CLIA Conference, which will take place from June 4-6 in Southampton, is ‘Cruise Ready’.

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Clean sweep for Emirates at Leading Travel Awards

Emirates achieved an unprecedented clean sweep at the annual Irish Travel Industry Awards, winning all four categories in which it was nominated.

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Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort – Aer Lingus Direct.

Don recently spent three nights at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, and it’s easy to see why this property has quickly become one of the stand-out resorts on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Aer Lingus fly direct to Cancin 3 times a week from Dublin.

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Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive Resort – Review & Resort Guide

Having spent two nights at the Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive Resort, I can confidently say this property delivers a modern, immersive all-inclusive experience on a beautifully secluded stretch of the Mexican Caribbean. Hilton’s signature quality is evident throughout — from the spacious rooms to the varied dining and beachfront leisure offerings.

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The Travel Industry Sparkles!

Last night, the Irish Travel Industry Awards lit up the room with pride, passion and pure magic.

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Widerøe increase flights on Dublin-Bergen this summer

Widerøe, represented by ASM-Ireland has announced an increase in flights on their Dublin-Bergen route for summer 2026. The airline will operate up to six weekly departures during peak summer.

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BE PART OF THE BRAND USA U.K. & IRELAND DESTINATION IMMERSION 2026!

Brand USA is delighted to be bringing back our iconic Destination Immersion in 2026 "formerly known" as MegaFam for its 11th year, offering agents the chance to rediscover the USA!

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Travel Partners Group Confirm 2026 Venues and Dates

The Travel Partners Group, in association with Shannon Airport, is delighted to announce the dates and venues for their 2026 Agent Appreciation Events.

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CLIA RiverView 2026 registration to close in two weeks

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed that registration for its RiverView conference will close, subject to availability, in two weeks, on February 3, 2026.

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Dublin Airport opens new traditional Irish pub in Terminal 2

Dublin Airport has welcomed a brand-new traditional Irish pub to Terminal 2 with the opening of Ryan’s Pub, offering departing passengers great pints, comforting pub food and a warm dose of Irish hospitality before take-off.

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Cox & Kings Launches Extensive New Tailor-Made Portfolio

Cox & Kings, the world’s oldest travel company, has launched over 50 new tailor-made itineraries including a programme of 38 exploring Canada and the USA. This is part of the tour operator’s continued expansion as it extends its ethos of cultural discovery

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Royal Caribbean’s fifth Icon Class ship has officially started construction

A new iconic adventure has officially begun. Royal Caribbean celebrated a major moment with the first cut of steel for the fifth ship in the record-breaking Icon Class, marking the start of construction on the new vacation experience set to debut in 2028.

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IAA Establishes Passenger Advisory Group to Provide Consumer Voice in Aviation Regulation

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has established its Passenger Advisory Group (PAG) for 2026-2030 following a public consultation on its Terms of Reference, Work Plan, and membership.

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Universal Orlando Resort Reveals its next Blockbuster Attraction – Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Universal Orlando Resort is revving up for its next big thrill with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift - a high-octane outdoor roller coaster that will join the Universal Studios Florida family in 2027.

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Travel Centres wins another prestigious award

At a glittering ceremony that was held at the Park Hyatt Hotel in London last week, Travel Centres picked up their latest award from Celebrity Cruises, recognising the consortium’s sales for the luxury cruise brand in 2025.

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Shannon Airport Achieves Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation as it powers ahead with ongoing sustainability initiatives

The Shannon Airport Group has announced that Shannon Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation - a globally recognised programme which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. 

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Travel Counsellors Ireland 2026 Conference heads to Fota Island Resort

Travel Counsellors Ireland are delighted to announce that its 2026 conference will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March, at the 5* Fota Island Resort in Cork. The conference will feature engaging workshops and networking opportunities for all those who attend.

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Introducing Riviera Reflection: Riviera Travel’s Newest Radiance-Class River Ship

Riviera Travel is delighted to announce the name of its newest river cruise ship – Riviera Reflection – which will officially go on sale on 18 March 2026.

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Spain Extremadura 2026: Inspiring Travel Ideas

On May 8, 2025, King Felipe VI inaugurated the new Protohistory Gallery at the Badajoz Archaeological Museum. It's home to over 400 artefacts, including the faces from the Turuñuelo site (Extremadura), the first human-faced figures from the Tartessian culture.

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MSC Cruises announce new incentive, Spin to Win

MSC Cruises is giving agents the chance to spin and win with an exciting new incentive, offering a range of prizes including goody bags, cinema vouchers, pizza vouchers, luxury hampers, and many more amazing treats

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Tourism Ireland Launches 2026 Marketing Plans

Tourism Ireland today launched details of its marketing strategy and plans to promote the island of Ireland overseas in 2026, at an event attended by Tourism Minister Peter Burke and over 600 tourism industry leaders from around the country.

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ECTAA and CzechTourism announce strategic partnership with Prague meeting in May 2026

The European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association (ECTAA) and CzechTourism are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting Czechia as a premier destination to European travel professionals.

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