Get FREE expert advice at ‘Talk Travel with Eoghan Corry’
IRELAND’S LEADING TRAVEL JOURNALIST MEETS TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS ON STAGE AT HOLIDAY WORLD SHOW
Holiday World wouldn’t be THE Holiday World Show without international awardwinning travel journalist Eoghan Corry taking to the stage with the ever-popular ‘Talk Travel with Eoghan Corry in association with Travel Extra’. Visitors can enjoy insider tips and advice on all aspects of travel and tourism at home and abroad from a panel of industry experts.
The ‘Talk Travel’ sessions, running every 45 minutes, will see Eoghan leading international and Irish travel professionals in an ‘on the couch’ discussion before opening up the floor for questions. This is your chance to pick the brains of an industry expert before booking your next big trip!
Planning on visiting Japan for the 2020 Rugby World Cup? Look no further. Official IRFU agents Paddy Baird of Killester Travel and David Slattery of Stein Travel will be on-site to give the low down on ticketing, travel options and what to expect on the ground. And, Darina Slattery of Unique Japan Tours will provide advice on enjoying the finer aspects of Japan. Eoghan has a special guest, Thoko Jili, from KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Thoko will provide guests with her first-hand experience of travelling through the more rural areas of South Africa, where there are traditional Zulu villages, allowing visitors to enjoy an authentic Zulu experience. On stage Friday with Eoghan is Paul Kelly, Chief Executive of Fáilte Ireland, discussing the growth in Irish tourism and plans for 2019. On Sunday, the focus will be on flying. Enda Corneille of Emirates and Bláithín O’Donnell of Air Canada will be discussing flights from Ireland, with more routes announced in the coming year. Kenny Jacobs of Ryanair will be on stage later that afternoon to chat about updates in one of Europe’s leading airlines and to swap his top travel stories with Eoghan. Other sessions over the weekend include ‘What’s new in the USA’, where experts from American Holidays, Visit USA, Las Vegas, New York and the Wild American West will discuss the hotspots for 2019: from the top theme parks in Orlando, to the new airline routes and city break destinations. Thinking of booking a cruise this year? Don’t miss ‘How to get the best cruise deals’, where you can get recommendations on the best offerings from the experts at Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, Princess Cruises, Cruisescapes and Hurtigruten. Experts from Irish holidaymakers top favourite destinations – Spain, Portugal and Italy, will be on hand for the ‘Europe Calling’ session alongside experts from Sunway Travel and TUI. In ‘Holiday Trends’, Eoghan and his panel of experts will look at the new trends in the travel market such as luxury holidays, adventure experiences, multi-centre trips and ecotourism.
Other ‘Talk Travel’ sessions over the weekend will cover Africa, Solo Holidays, Visas and Passports, Europe, Irish Attractions and Adventure Holidays.
Eoghan Corry commented, “Talk Travel gives visitors the opportunity to get a sneak peek into some of the hottest trends, learn about new travel destinations, and put their questions to the most influential people in the industry. This year’s sessions will see a huge range of travel topics being covered across the three days of the show, with contributions from travel’s top gurus.” The FREE to attend ‘Talk Travel with Eoghan Corry in Association with Travel Extra’ takes place at Holiday World Show, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin for three days 25th27th January, 2019. For further information, see www.holidayworldshow.com