The Holiday World Show Dublin, held at RDS Simmonscourt over the weekend, attracted over 25,000 attendees, highlighting a strong interest in travel among the Irish public.
Travel professionals at the event reported numerous bookings, signaling a robust start to 2025 for the travel industry, with emerging trends including adventure travel and multi-generational cruises.
Exhibitors showcased attractions from across Ireland, and the event featured successful pavilions dedicated to cruising, camping, and local holiday options.
Other Holiday World Show 2025 highlights included Travel Talks with Eoghan Corry, as well as stage performances from Peru Fusion, Slovak Folklore Ensemble Ostroha and traditional Irish musicians from Visit Sligo. There was also a dedicated Kids Zone that hosted the Aer Lingus art competition for young aspiring artists.
Holiday World Show in Limerick from February 8-9, 2025. The next Dublin show scheduled for January 23-25, 2026.
Carlos Pinto de Oliveira, Director of Visit Portugal Ireland, shared: “We’re extremely happy with this edition of the Holiday World Show. There were a lot of people, a lot of interest, a lot of good questions about Portugal and about our products and our destinations. We’ve had a very good presence here, at the Holiday World Show 2025.”
