ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026

MSC Cruises renews title sponsorship.

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to confirm MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for the 2026 Irish Travel Industry Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry and will take place in the Round Room at Dublin’s Mansion House, Thursday 22nd January 2026.

Winners of the prestigious awards are presented with the chance to boost their profile and reputation within and outside the industry. Last year’s awards crowned Cassidy Travel as Travel Agency of the Year with over ten employees whilst Magic Vacations was named as the ITAA Travel Agency of the Year with fewer than ten employees. The Irish travel trade eagerly anticipates the announcement of the 2026 award winners, set to recognise those who have shown exceptional excellence, innovation, and commitment to the industry.

The Supplier Awards feature a number of categories across all areas of the travel industry including air travel, tour operators, cruise lines, travel agency, tour operators, industry service providers, trade relations, technology and destinations. The Contribution to the Travel Industry Award highlights the hard work and dedication made by individuals to the Irish travel industry.

Clare Dunne, CEO of the ITAA, commented, “The Irish Travel Industry Awards are the highlight of the year for all of us in the travel industry. It is a fantastic night of networking and celebration, and it also allows those in the industry to set aside time to show appreciation to all the agents and suppliers for their hard work over the year. I think it is essential that we show that expertise, innovation and dedication to excellent customer service are highly valued by the Association”

She continued, “We are delighted to have MSC Cruises renew their title sponsorship. We have proven over the past few years that together we put on a truly amazing show.”

Antonio Paradiso, VP International Sales MSC Group Cruise Division, “We are thrilled to sponsor such an important event. At MSC Cruises, we believe in honouring excellence and that is exactly what the Irish Travel Industry Awards does. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the ITAA.”

The awards are an initiative of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) and are organised on their behalf by Business Exhibitions Limited.

Given the success of the Irish Travel Industry Awards each year, tables are in high demand and are available to book now. For all ticket bookings and enquiries please contact Maria Hourican on +353 (0) 1 291 3707 or email maria@bizex.ie.

For further sponsorship enquiries contact clare@itaa.ie. To find out more information visit http://irishtravelindustryawards.com

For Members Awards, the entry opening date is 3rd October 2025 and the entry closing date is 30th November 2025.

The Supplier Awards will follow a two-stage process. Nominations will be open to all Travel Agents working in licensed agencies to nominate their preferred suppliers. Winners will be decided through a One-Agency One-Vote system to ensure fairness. Opening date for nominations is 3rd October 2025 and nominations closing date is 31st October 2025. Opening date for voting via the ‘One Agency One Vote’ process is 1st December 2025 with the closing date on 21^st December 2025.