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Crystal Ski Holidays has been named Ski Tour Operator of the Year at the 2026 ITAA Annual Irish Travel Industry Awards, held in the prestigious Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin, on Thursday, 22nd January. The award recognises Crystal Ski’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality ski holidays for Irish travellers, combining extensive resort choice,…
Are you feeling FOMO seeing friends, family and the people you follow on the slopes? It’s not too late to head on a ski trip of your own with Crystal Ski! With flights to top ski resorts from Dublin Airport, there are ski package holidays available for a range of budgets and group types, making…
Dublin, Ireland – 19th January 2026 – TravelMedia.ie has announced the return of the Travel Media Awards, which will take place following Meet the Media 2026 on Monday, February 9th at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin. The awards will be presented by Director of Visit Portugal Ireland, Carlos Oliveira. Now firmly established as a…
· Head on a last-minute trip to the slopes with Crystal Ski · Fresh snow has fallen in several resorts Are you seeing fresh snow on your social media feeds and feeling FOMO? It’s not too late to book your last-minute trip to the slopes with Crystal Ski! Forecasted for 12cm of fresh snow falling this week,…
Some tips and advice for media on how to prepare for Meet the Media Taking place on Monday, February 9th 2026, Meet the Media is a one-day one-day networking event for travel trade and media. This unique event will connect travel media with a selection of worldwide travel suppliers including airlines, hoteliers, tourist boards and…
Dublin is a city that feels familiar the moment you arrive — but understanding why it looks and feels the way it does takes a little local insight. As part of the Meet the Media Sunday Social, delegates are invited to join a free guided walking tour of Dublin led by acclaimed historian, author and podcaster Donal Fallon. 📅 Sunday, February 8th…
After two decades of winters working in Andorra, Irishman Ray Coogan, Crystal Ski Holidays Team Manager, has become an expert on this underrated destination nestled between France and Spain. In his opinion, what sets Andorra apart is the exceptional value for money and the variety of terrain across its two main ski areas, making it…
· Flights, transfers and accommodation included on one easy package · Take to the slopes in Andorra, Italy and more · Visit Crystalski.ie to find a trip for your budget With fresh snowfall and reps now in resort, ski season is officially underway. With Crystal Ski, there are ski package holidays available for a range of budgets meaning…
Bridgetown, Barbados, December 15th, 2025 – Travellers to Barbados seeking more than just sea, sun and sand can now experience genuine Bajan life through the relaunch of the “Dine with a Bajan” community tourism programme. Presented by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), this unique initiative invites visitors to savour authentic Barbadian cuisine while enjoying the warmth…
Dublin, 1 December 2025 – On an evening of glitz and glamour for the Irish travel industry, Crystal Ski Holidays were honoured with the awards for Best Ski Tour Operator at the 2025 ITTN Awards. In front of a packed room at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin, Dave Smith (Senior Trade Relations Manager, TUI Ireland)…