Meet the Media is a one-day networking event for Irish and international travel media and tourist boards/DMOs. Meet the Media 2027 will be held on Monday, February 22nd 2027 and will use the same online appointment system as previous years. This unique event will connect media from all over Ireland and the UK (print, broadcast, online, digital, bloggers, influencers) with worldwide travel suppliers including airlines, hoteliers, tourist boards and tour operators. The 2026 event saw 53 international suppliers attend and almost 1200 appointments made across the day.
Date: Monday, February 22nd 2027
Time: 9:00am – 6:30pm plus after party
Location: Clayton Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4.
Travel Media Awards 2027
Submit suggestions to be considered for the upcoming TravelMedia.ie Travel Awards 2027.
Award Categories are as follows:
- Best Portuguese Travel Story (sponsored by Visit Portugal)
- Rising Star
- A Pleasure to Work With (Trade)
- A Pleasure to Work With (Media)
- Photographer of the Year
- Videographer of the Year
- Travel Content Creator of the Year
- TV Broadcaster of the Year
- Radio Broadcaster of the Year
- Travel Writer of the Year
I’m media – why should I attend?
- Connect with over 50 quality travel suppliers and companies in the one day.
- Arrange press trips and discuss possible collaborations.
- Update suppliers on your latest news.
- Extended meeting times – meetings can be arranged from 11am – 6pm on the day, giving you even more flexibility.
If you are a member of the media and would like to sign up for this exciting event then please email colm@travelmedia.ie
I’m travel trade – why should I sign up?
- Meet over 100 members of the UK and Irish media in one day.
- 10-minute appointments – efficient meetings.
- Online appointment system – only meet the media you want.
- Brief media on your latest product/destination news.
- Extended meeting times – meetings can be arranged from 11am – 6pm on the day, giving you even more flexibility.
If you are a member of the travel trade and would like to sign up for this exciting event then please email michael@travelmedia.ie
Testimonials
‘I just wanted to thank you all once again for the wonderful event organized yesterday. I believe it was a great success and we have made very good contacts for future press trips to Madeira.’
– Martim Noronha, Public Relations Assistant, Madeira Promotion Bureau
‘It was my first time at Meet The Media, the event was valuable on so many levels, it was great!
Looking forward to come back next year.’
-Emmanuelle Châtel, UK/Ireland Press Officer for Normandy
Have a look at our review video below.
Talks
Anticipate a rewarding experience at this year’s Meet the Media event, showcasing a thoughtfully curated line-up of diverse talks and workshops. Renowned speakers will explore a variety of narratives, delivering cutting-edge insights that promise to inspire, inform, and foster insightful discussions within the travel industry.
We’re thrilled to continue this integral element at Meet the Media, providing attendees with an exceptional opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gaining fresh perspectives on the latest trends.
Speakers 2026
#Ad to Revenue – Advertising Standards and Getting It Right
Following the engagement around the #Ad to Revenue session at Meet the Media, it was clear that questions around compliance extend beyond tax. Advertising standards and correct disclosure form an equally important part of operating professionally as a creator.
A key takeaway from the ASAI presentation was that transparency must be clear and upfront. Whether a collaboration is paid, gifted or affiliate-based, audiences should be able to immediately recognise commercial content.
As the industry continues to mature, understanding both tax and advertising obligations is essential. Clear labelling, accurate reporting and early guidance where needed help creators build sustainable and trusted content businesses.
Travel Content Now: What’s Working, What’s Changing, What’s Next
At Meet the Media 2026, Kerwin McKenzie, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice and Juan Martinez, moderated by Gerry Mullins, explored how travel content is evolving and what creators need to focus on next.
The discussion centred on diversification and sustainability. From loyalty-led travel deals and community trips to viral storytelling, podcasting and international photography, each panellist shared how they are building careers beyond traditional sponsorships.
A recurring theme was adaptability. As platforms shift and audience expectations grow, creators are expanding into live content, longer-form projects and curated travel experiences while maintaining trust and authenticity.
Keynote Speaker – Mark Little – The Future of Travel Media
At Meet the Media, Mark drew on his unique career across journalism, technology and platform leadership to examine what lies ahead for travel media — from artificial intelligence and audience trust to the evolving relationship between creators, publishers and platforms. His keynote was a thoughtful, forward-looking session for anyone navigating how travel stories are told, shared and trusted in an increasingly complex digital world.
2026 Suppliers
1. Turismo do Algarve
2. Associação de Promoção da Madeira – Visit Madeira
3. Cascais Tourism Board (Turismo de Cascais)
4. Turismo do Alentejo
5. Turismo de Portugal – Visit Portugal
6. Verbier Tourism & Congress SA
7. Frankfurt am Main Tourism + Congress GmbH
8. Deep South USA Travel Promotion
9. Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods
10. Princess Cruises
11. Donegal Tourism CLG
12. Le Voyage à Nantes
13. Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
14. Wild Rover Tours
15. Travel Texas – Office of the Governor
16. Visit County Durham Ltd.
17. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority
18. St. Johann in Tirol Tourismusverband
19. Made Travel Ltd. (Broadway & West End)
20. Universal Destinations & Experiences
21. Jamaica Tourist Board
22. Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
23. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
24. Turismo de Tenerife
25. VIVA Cruises GmbH
26. Turismo Costa del Sol
27. Journey Beyond Group
28. Polish Tourism Organisation
29. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
30. Croatian National Tourist Board
31. VisitPITTSBURGH
32. Memphis Tourism
33. Switzerland Tourism
34. Ticino Turismo
35. CaminoWays.com
36. loveholidays Group
37. Visit Central Florida
38. Turespaña – Instituto de Turismo de España
39. Ibiza Travel (Ibiza Tourism)
40. Visit Orlando
41. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
42. Riviera Travel
43. Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
44. Atout France – Explore France
45. Normandy Tourism Board
46. An Óige – Irish Youth Hostel Association
47. Utah Office of Tourism
48. Ministry of Heritage and Tourism – Sultanate of Oman
49. Tropical Sky Holidays
50. Tropical Medical Bureau Ltd. (TMB)
51. Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
52. Access Bookings Ltd. (accessbookings.com)
53. Great Lakes USA