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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…
Meet the Media – Sunday Social | Sunday 8 February 2026 Some parts of Dublin wear their history lightly. Others, like Dublin 8, carry it in the street layout, the buildings, and the stories passed down through generations. As part of the Meet the Media Sunday Social, delegates are invited to explore one of the…
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)…
Bridgetown, Barbados, November 28th, 2025 — A trio of award-winning local chefs and a celebrated Barbadian mixologist are working with P&O Cruises to develop, “A Taste of Barbados”— an innovative culinary experience for guests flying direct to Barbados to cruise the Caribbean for this year’s winter season. (from left) Senior Business Development Officer of the National Cultural Foundation,…
Dublin, 28 November 2025 – Barbados has been awarded Best Worldwide Destination at the ITTN Awards, held this evening at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin. Voted for by members of the Irish travel industry, the accolade recognises Barbados’ enduring appeal as a top holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers. Elan Mottley, Director UK and Ireland, Barbados…
· Use code BFRIDAY to save on your next ski trip · Savings of up to €170 per booking when logged into a MyCrystal account* Crystal Ski Holidays highly anticipated Black Friday deal runs until December 2nd 2025, helping customers to save on their next ski holiday. Ski lovers can save €150 per booking, with a minimum spend…
· Available on departures between December 2025 and April 2027 · Use code BFRIDAY to save on your next ski trip · Savings of up to €170 per booking when logged into a MyCrystal account* Crystal Ski Holidays highly anticipated Black Friday sale starts today, November 21st, helping customers to save on their next ski holiday. From November…