Stephen Power Travel Department 30th anniversary celebrations at event in National Concert Hall

Stephen Power of TD Active told the 30th anniversary celebrations for Travel Department at the National Concert Hall in Dublin that TD Active is evolving into a distinct adventure brand for the Irish market. He explained that the team has developed 15 new tours, mainly in walking, with additions in yoga, explorer series and options for travelling with dogs. These tours increase the range of experiences and destinations available to customers seeking active holidays.

Power presented three examples of the new tours. The first is a challenging hiking tour in Albania with five days of walking through the Valbona Pass and Theth Valley, areas accessible mainly by foot or donkey, now served by direct flights to the region. The second tour covers India with a refreshed itinerary including the Golden Triangle by first-class train, a yoga retreat in Rishikesh, the foothills of the Himalayas and Jim Corbett National Park, which has an Irish historical connection through its founder. The third tour is based in Alassio on the Italian Riviera, with daily walks to Monaco, around Èze and visits to medieval towns in Italy, using protected ancient trails.

The presentation emphasised the variety across the new tours, from remote mountain hikes to cultural and nature experiences in different continents. Power noted that the team has worked throughout the year to set boundaries and destinations for TD Active. He indicated that 2026 will mark a significant step forward for the brand.

Travel Department continues to position TD Active as a key growth area within its escorted tours portfolio. The additions aim to meet demand for more immersive and active travel options while building on the company’s established reputation in Ireland.

Stephen Power shared: “TD Active is, I guess, evolving from what’s currently a category of the travel department into a seminal adventure brand. We’ve been busya`nd we put together 15 new tours to TD active. mainly in walking, when we’ve also done editions for yoga.”