Taste of Kildare This month, we were delighted to attend the Taste of Kildare festival – a celebration of food, culture, and local talent. Sophie travelled with a group of 11 content creators and media, giving them the chance to experience the best of Kildare’s culinary offerings first-hand. From food tastings to live entertainment, it…
Annual USA Summer Soirée Our annual USA Summer Soirée returned this month, bringing together media and trade to celebrate all things USA. Hosted by TravelMedia.ie, the event has become a staple in the summer calendar – a relaxed, elegant evening filled with meaningful conversations, destination updates, and the chance to reconnect with key partners across…
June was packed with events and activity across the UK, Ireland and further afield for the TravelMedia.ie team. Dalkey Book Festival From June 12th–15th, Dalkey came alive for the 2025 Dalkey Book Festival. Visit Portugal were one of the sponsors of this year’s festival and hosted a number of well-attended events throughout the weekend….
May proved to be another action-packed month for the TravelMedia.ie team—filled with travel, events, and a few well-deserved holidays. Abu Dhabi Fam Trip with Rotana and Etihad This May, Susan Craddock joined fellow members of the Irish travel trade on a memorable fam trip to Abu Dhabi with Rotana. The group travelled in style with…
April was a productive month for the Travelmedia.ie/TTR team with many exciting events and activations across the calendar. Here’s a look at what we got up to: MICE Meetup at Herbert Park Hotel We hosted our annual MICE Meetup in Dublin’s Herbert Park Hotel, bringing together suppliers from around the world with a strong Portuguese…
Following up from our Meet the Media Panel Talk Thank you to everyone who attended our ‘Content Creators & the Travel Industry – Guidelines, Opportunities and Best Practices for Growth’ panel at Meet the Media. The discussion was lively, insightful, and raised a number of important questions around best practices for content creators working with…
March was a month on the move for the TravelMedia.ie team! Michael kicked things off in Berlin at ITB, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows. With packed halls, productive meetings, and a buzz of international tourism energy, it was a brilliant few days catching up with old friends and making new connections across…
Meet the Media 2025 On February 10th, we hosted our largest-ever Meet the Media, with over 1,000 meetings taking place throughout the day! One of the standout features was the Visit Portugal activation, which brought a taste of Portugal to Dublin. From the Azouro Portuguese food demo to the wine reception, guests experienced authentic flavors,…
Authors: Sophie Sheridan-Burns, Shaun Finn and Michael Collins. Below is a list of social media and digital marketing conferences in 2025 that we feel are of particular interest to the travel industry. Some conferences may have already happened but remain listed in anticipation of next year’s details. The list is meant to be as comprehensive…
Content creators are no longer just promoting travel—they’re selling it. Whether it’s hosting exclusive group trips for their community or partnering with brands to sell holiday packages, influencers are turning their expertise into serious business. But with great opportunity comes responsibility, and navigating the travel industry’s legal and ethical landscape is key to long-term success….