The show runs from Friday, January 26 to Sunday, January 28, with a pre-opening Trade preview on the Friday morning.
The travel experts, who are coming to the RDS from over 55 countries around the globe, include tour operators, travel agents, hotel chains, national tourist organisations, airlines, theme parks, cruise companies, campsites and more. They will transform the RDS Simmonscourt into a hub of exotic, vibrant, multi-cultural activity. Whether you’re seeking that once-in-alifetime trip, planning a well deserved family holiday or making plans for a romantic getaway, Holiday World Show is the must-attend event of the year.
From African safaris to epic explorations of Europe or snorkeling in the South Pacific, the ideal holiday starts at Holiday World Show Dublin. Whether your dream adventure trip involves kite surfing in Achill Island, trekking through the Himalayas, discovering caves in Vietnam, or rock-climbing in Spain, it’s all on offer at the RDS exhibition.. Some of the adventure travel experts at this year’s show include Explore Worldwide, Bike’N Ride Holidays, Ridge Trail Trekking Nepal and Mayo The Adventure Capital.
The ‘Visit USA Pavilion’ at the 2018 Holiday World Show will be the largest in the show’s 29 year history. Travel experts from across the states will be showcasing over 40 destinations, from wine tasting in the Napa Valley to theme park adventures in Orlando and shopping breaks in the Big Apple. Atlantic City is one of the new US destinations for 2018, offering Irish holidaymakers the chance to experience the world’s largest casinos, fine dining and a city boardwalk famed for its ‘perfect people watching’ cafes, confectionary shops and amusements.
In recognition of the increase in French camping holidays, there is also a French camping holiday pavilion. And with the launch of Irish Ferries’ world-class new ferry service from Dublin to France in Summer 2018, this destinations popularity is set to soar. Campissimo will be the largest French Camping Exhibitor at this year’s show, introducing a new range of camping holiday options to the Irish market.
The Italian State Tourist Board are bringing their biggest ever stand to the show this year! Famous for its romance, culture and breathtaking scenery, Italy is equally as special for family holidays, beach holidays and stylish city breaks. This year the passionate team from The Italian State Tourist Board will be showcasing a variety of Italian holidays from the magnificent historical tours in Rome, the beautiful scenery of Tuscany and the best restaurants in Sicily.
With the largest stand at the Holiday World Show, Spain will be one of this year’s biggest attractions as a variety of Spanish regions represent the highlights of their home country. In 2017 the Spanish Tourism Board is expected to hit a milestone of two million Irish visitors travelling to Spain, demonstrating the Irish “love affair” with Spain. As Ireland’s number one holiday destination, Spain will be showcasing a variety of stunning destinations at the show from the cities of Barcelona and Valencia, to the beautiful Basque Country and more.
Asian countries as diverse as Thailand, Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and more will be at Holiday World Dublin while all the major cruise lines will be represented in the cruise seciton. Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, Hurtigruten, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and Silversea Cruises are just some of the cruise exhibitors who will be offering their expert advice and show only deals at Holiday World Show 2018.
This year’s Home Holiday Pavilion is the biggest one yet with exhibitors showing off their products from stunning coastal towns to cosmopolitan cities and unforgettable landscapes. With accommodation ranging from luxury castles to country cottages, activities as diverse as hill walking and surfing, world class cultural attractions and breathtaking beaches, why not make 2018 the year you explore Ireland. For 2018, there will be a new Northern Ireland Tourism Village and Donegal Tourism, voted ‘the coolest place on the planet in 2017’ by the National Geographic, will host the largest Home Holiday stand.
Edmund Hourican, Managing Director of the Holiday World Show said: “Now in its 29th year, Holiday World Show Dublin is bigger and better than ever! With over 1,000 travel professionals on hand to offer one-on-one guidance and tips on the best travel trends, it is the best place to book a holiday. For our 2018 show, we have lots of new and exciting exhibitors showcasing the newest holiday offers and value-for-money packages.”
Pat Dawson, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) said: “Holiday World Show is a fantastic event for travel agents and consumers alike. It is a great opportunity for our members to display their holiday products while offering invaluable travel advice to members of the public. Every year there’s such an array of culture, vibrancy and excitement packed into the RDS Simmonscourt, it is the perfect place to be inspired.”
For up to date information on Holiday World Show 2018 and to see the full list of exhibitors visit the Holiday World website.
You can view the images from Holiday World 2018 in our Gallery.
