January kicked off at pace for TravelMedia.ie, setting a confident tone for the year ahead with international travel, key industry events and growing excitement around Meet the Media 2026.
London Travel & BTMI Meetings
Michael travelled to London for the BTMI quarterly hotel representatives meeting, followed by their annual New Year Party. The visit offered a valuable chance to reconnect with partners, review plans for the year ahead and strengthen relationships across the UK market.
Holiday World with Clients
Closer to home, the team attended Holiday World alongside clients Barbados and Bradley International Airport. Over the course of the event, TravelMedia.ie met with trade partners, journalists and industry contacts, continuing important conversations and highlighting these destinations to the Irish travel trade.
Aer Lingus Global Sales Conference
January also saw Michael and Elan attend the Aer Lingus Global Sales Conference, representing Barbados. The conference provided insight into Aer Lingus’ global strategy while reinforcing Barbados’ presence within the airline’s wider trade and sales network.
Team Update
This month, we said goodbye to Darragh after almost two years with TravelMedia.ie. We’d like to thank Darragh for their contribution during their time with us and wish them every success in their next chapter.
Meet the Media 2026 Momentum
Preparations for Meet the Media 2026 are well and truly under way. With the platform now open, the response has been incredibly strong, with over 1,200 meetings already booked and less than a week to go until the big day. The demand highlights the continued appetite for meaningful, face-to-face connections between media and travel suppliers.
January has laid a solid foundation for the year ahead, and with momentum already building, we’re looking forward to what’s next.