Irish Travel Agents Association announce Costa Daurada as the destination of their 2026 conference
27th January 2026 at 4:33 pm The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced that its 2026 Annual Conference will take place from 1–4 October on the Costa Daurada, Catalonia, Spain, with events and activities hosted across Salou, Cambrils and Vila-seca.
MSC Cruises Celebrates Major Irish Trade Wins and Strong Booking Momentum
27th January 2026 at 3:27 pm Speaking to Travelbiz ahead of the awards, Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales at MSC Cruises, outlined why Ireland continues to be a key growth market for the brand and how strong trade partnerships are driving record performance.
Shannon Airport St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Traffic Up 14% on 2025
27th January 2026 at 2:32 pm Shannon Airport is set to welcome over 24,000 passengers across the upcoming February bank holiday period. This figure represents a 14% jump on the same time last year, as the popularity of St. Brigid’s bank holiday getaways soar.
Spain What’s New in Catalonia in 2026
27th January 2026 at 8:30 am UNESCO has chosen Barcelona as the global hub for the sustainable blue economy, hosting the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre (DCC) until 2030. This is the first time a city, rather than a research institution, leads one of the Ocean Decade’s ten global challenges
Travel Counsellors reveal Irish top travel trends for 2026
26th January 2026 at 12:47 pm Cruises are booming, ‘coolcations’ are gaining momentum, and Irish families are increasingly travelling earlier in the summer, according to new booking trends released today by Travel Counsellors Ireland, the premium leisure and corporate travel specialists.
First Topflight for Schools Exclusive Ski Flight Takes Off from Shannon Airport
26th January 2026 at 11:15 am Shannon Airport was buzzing with excitement on Saturday morning as more than 160 transition year students swapped their schoolbags for skis and checked in for Verona on Topflight for Schools very first ski charter from the airport.
January pay cheque to fuel travel in 2026 with Aer Lingus Pay Day Sale
26th January 2026 at 10:38 am Over a third of Irish consumers will use their January pay cheque to book a holiday. 72% of Irish consumers want to learn a new skill on a holiday in 2026, such as a language, cooking or dance.
Michael Young-Richards Joins Crystal In the newly-created role of Key Account Manager UK & Eire
26th January 2026 at 10:28 am Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced the appointment of Michael Edwards Young-Richards in the newly-created role of Key Account Manager UK & Eire.
Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026. The Winners.
26th January 2026 at 9:59 am 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.
Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 30,000 visitors – Travel professionals received a significant number of bookings at the RDS Simmonscourt
26th January 2026 at 8:06 am 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.