Meet the Media is a one-day networking event for domestic and international travel trade and travel media. Meet the Media 2026 will be held on Monday, February 9th 2026 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 2025 event saw almost 50 international suppliers attend and almost 1000 appointments made across the day.
Date: Monday, February 9th 2026
Time: 9:00am – 6:30pm plus after party
Location: RDS, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83
Travel Media Awards 2025
Submit suggestions to be considered for the upcoming TravelMedia.ie Travel Awards 2025.
Follow the link below for your nominations for the travel media awards 2025.
Award Categories’ are as follows:
- Best Portuguese Travel Story (sponsored by Visit Portugal)
- Rising Star
- A Pleasure to Work With
- Photographer/Videographer of the Year
- Travel Content Creator of the Year
- 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
- Read event testimonials here
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 2025
Ian Cleary: ‘AI Powered Tourism – 15 Practical Tools, Tips, and Techniques to Immediately Action,’
Meet the Media 2025 hosted Ian Cleary, a distinguished Social Media & Digital Marketing Expert and the founder of Razor Social, as a key speaker. With two decades of experience in technology and digital marketing, Ian is recognized globally as a top content marketer and media professional.
Ian provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI and its practical applications in the travel industry. He emphasized the rapid advancements in AI technologies and the importance of staying ahead of the curve to maintain a competitive edge.
Orla Twomey: Guidance on Influencer Advertising and Marketing
Orla Twomey detailed the critical importance of transparency in influencer marketing, highlighting that consumers should not have to question whether content is advertising. She discussed the joint guidance issued by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which mandates that influencers clearly label all commercial content with identifiers. The guidance addresses various forms of influencer content, including paid promotions, gifted items, and the advertising of own-brand products and services.
Christopher Mitchell – Finding Your Niche
Drawing from over a decade of experience in travel blogging and content creation, Christopher Mitchell emphasized the significance of specialization in building a sustainable and authentic brand. He shared his personal journey, highlighting how focusing on specific interests and expertise areas allowed him to stand out in a crowded market and connect more deeply with his audience. Mitchell also discussed the evolution of his career, including co-founding the Toronto Bloggers Collective and launching niche platforms like Ultimate Ontario and the newsletter This Week in Blogging.
Paul Hackett (ITAA): Travel Regulations & Responsibilities of Content Creators in the Travel Industry
Paul Hackett highlighted the importance of working with licensed travel operators, highlighting that such partnerships ensure consumer protection and compliance with legal standards. He discussed the risks and responsibilities associated with organizing or promoting trips, noting that content creators who sell or promote travel experiences must adhere to regulations set by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland.
2025 Suppliers
- Austria Tourism
- Emerald Star
- Tropical Sky
- Deep South USA
- Jamaica Tourist Board
- Philadelphia CVB
- New Jersey
- Kissimmee
- Savannah and Hilton Head
- CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
- Newbridge Silverware
- Museum of Style Icons @Newbridge Silverware
- Into Kildare
- Le Voyage a Nantes
- Visit Cascais, Portugal
- Algarve Tourism, Portugal
- Maderia, Portugal
- Visit Portugal
- Visit Benidorm
- Visit Orlando
- Destination DC
- Universal Destinations & Experiences
- Atout France
- Touraine Loire Valley, France
- Cotentin, France
- Normandy Tourism, France
- made.com
- Turisme Costa Daurada
- Torroella de Montgrí and l’Estartit Tourist Board
- Malta Tourism Authority
- Visit Florida
- Tenerife Tourism Corporation
- Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
- CaminoWays.com
- Stena Line
- Croatian National Tourist Office
- Polish National Tourist Office
- Catalan Tourist Board
- Ireland’s Blue Book
- Switzerland Tourism
- Visit Costa del Sol
- Spanish Tourism Office Dublin
- Tunisian National Tourist Office
- Travel Nevada
- State of Washington Tourism/Port of Seattle
- Loveholidays
- Visit Greater Palm Springs
- Travel Oregon
- LA Tourism
- Visit County Durham and S&DR200 Festival (Stockton and Darlington Railway)
- Greek National Tourism Organisation
- Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.