Travelbiz E-Zine
16
February
2026

The Sun was shining for the Harvey Travel Show

The sun was shining in the Déise on Sunday as the Harvey Travel Waterford Show officially opened its doors at The Granville Hotel.

The event brought together customers, travel professionals and key supplier partners for a full day of holiday inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers for 2026 travel planning.

Sean, Ian, Jacinta, Michelle, Lorraine and Sinead were on hand throughout the day, welcoming attendees and guiding them through a wide range of holiday options. Visitors had the opportunity to meet directly with leading travel suppliers, gain first-hand destination insights and secure early bookings for 2026 with the support of experienced travel advisors.

Valued Trade Partners in Attendance

Harvey Travel was proud to host a strong line-up of trusted trade partners, including:

  • Avalon Waterways River Cruising

  • Obeo

  • Cosmos Tours

  • DoSomethingDifferent.com

  • Sunway Tours

  • Sunway Cruise

  • Lapland

  • Sunway Holidays

  • GolfBreaks.ie

  • TUI Ireland Holidays

  • TUI Cruises

  • Travel Focus

  • Discover Travel

  • MSC Cruises

The presence of both touring specialists and cruise operators, alongside sun holiday providers and niche experiential brands, ensured a comprehensive showcase of travel styles and destinations. From river cruising and escorted tours to family sun holidays, winter escapes and golf breaks, attendees were able to explore a wide variety of options tailored to different budgets and preferences.

A Day of Inspiration and Expert Guidance

The event highlighted the continued appetite for professionally curated travel experiences, particularly for 2026 departures. With demand remaining strong for cruise, touring and long-haul holidays, customers welcomed the opportunity to secure early booking offers and gain reassurance from booking with trusted travel experts.

The Harvey Travel team emphasised the value of face-to-face engagement, allowing customers to ask detailed questions, compare products and receive personalised recommendations.

Overall, the Harvey Travel Waterford Show delivered a successful and well-attended day, reinforcing the strength of supplier partnerships and the importance of expert advice in today’s travel market.

 

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