Over 1,250 potential holiday makers attended the BIG 10 Travel Event at Actons Hotel in Kinsale, Co Cork, surpassing the previous year’s record.
Cruises drew strong interest, featuring exhibitors like Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, and Marella Cruises with exclusive promotions. Ocean and river cruises from Cork and Shannon emerged as top sellers during the event.
USA holidays for 2026 gained traction, particularly Universal Orlando cruise and stay packages.
Support from Air France and Cork Airport contributed to the event’s success as Magic Vacations’ largest yet.
John Barrett shared: “We were delighted to have all our trade partners under one roof in Cork with exclusive show offers. Ocean and River Cruise proved the big hits on the day with Cork & Shannon departures being the top sellers. USA holidays for 2026 were also in big demand with Universal Orlando Cruise & Stay packages topping the wish list. Thanks to the great support from Air France, Cork Airport and our invited partners this event has been our most successful yet – stay tuned for what is coming in 2026.”
