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.
Theme announced for CLIA Conference
26th January 2026 at 7:56 am 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’.
Clean sweep for Emirates at Leading Travel Awards
26th January 2026 at 7:45 am Emirates achieved an unprecedented clean sweep at the annual Irish Travel Industry Awards, winning all four categories in which it was nominated.
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort – Aer Lingus Direct.
25th January 2026 at 4:15 pm 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.
Hilton Cancun All-Inclusive Resort – Review & Resort Guide
25th January 2026 at 3:54 pm 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.