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Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027
22–24 Jan 2027 · Dublin, Ireland
Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027 is a trade show taking place 22–24 Jan 2027 at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, Ireland. It brings together travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond for business meetings, networking and trade appointments.
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Dates
22–24 Jan 2027
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Venue
RDS Simmonscourt
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About Holiday World Show - Dublin
Holiday World Show Dublin is an annual travel exhibition organised by Business Exhibitions Limited, which describes it as Ireland's largest consumer travel exhibition. The 2027 show runs from 22 to 24 January at RDS Simmonscourt in Ballsbridge, Dublin. Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm is for the travel trade only, and the show is open to the public and trade from 12.30pm on Friday until Sunday. Exhibitors include tourism boards, tour operators, cruise companies and travel agents, and the 2025 Dublin show drew over 25,000 visitors.
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Hotels & flights for Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027
Planning your visit to Dublin for Holiday World Show - Dublin? Book accommodation near RDS Simmonscourt and search flights to Dublin below.
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Hotels near RDS Simmonscourt
Hotels near RDS Simmonscourt fill quickly once delegates begin booking — typically 6–8 weeks before the event. Searching early secures better rates and more choice.
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22–24 Jan 2027 · Compare hotels near the venue
Hotels near RDS Simmonscourt on Expedia
Check in 21 Jan 2027, out 25 Jan 2027 · Compare on Expedia
Flights to Dublin for Holiday World Show - Dublin
Fares climb steeply inside a month, once delegates start booking the same dates — 8–10 weeks out is usually the last comfortable window. Search for the best fares into Dublin's main airport.
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22–24 Jan 2027 · Compare flights and travel sites
Airport transfers to RDS Simmonscourt
Pre-book your airport transfer to avoid taxi queues on arrival — particularly useful during busy trade show periods when demand spikes.
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Stay connected in Ireland
An eSIM is the easiest way to get local data rates in Ireland without swapping your SIM card. Activate before you travel and connect the moment you land.
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Working on the Wi-Fi at Holiday World Show - Dublin
Show halls, hotel lobbies and airport lounges run open networks that anyone in the building can join. A VPN encrypts your connection over them, so the rate sheets, client emails and CRM logins you handle across a week in Dublin travel through a network you don’t control without being readable on it.
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Airport parking
Pre-book airport parking before you fly to Dublin — compare prices across airport car parks and save versus turn-up rates.
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Airport lounges
Start your trip in comfort — pre-book an airport lounge with complimentary drinks, snacks and Wi-Fi while you wait for your flight.
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Car hire in Dublin
Collect a car at Dublin's airport (DUB) and return it there after the show. The search opens on Expedia with pick-up on 21 Jan 2027 and drop-off on 25 Jan 2027.
🚘Car hire at DUB on Expedia
21–25 Jan 2027 · Airport pick-up and return
Trade-show trip: flight + hotel together
If you would rather book the flight and the room (and, where it applies, a hire car) as one booking, Expedia searches them together for Dublin over 21–25 Jan 2027. It fills in the departure airport from where you are browsing; change it on Expedia if you fly from somewhere else.
Flight + hotel to Dublin on Expedia
21–25 Jan 2027 · One booking for both
Flight + hotel + car hire to Dublin on Expedia
21–25 Jan 2027 · The same search with a hire car added
Things to do in Dublin
Got a free afternoon around Holiday World Show - Dublin? A digital city pass bundles skip-the-line entry to top attractions in Dublin and beyond — one pass, often cheaper than booking each attraction separately.
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Things to do in Dublin on Expedia
21–25 Jan 2027 · Tours and activities around the show
Register for Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027
Interested in attending or exhibiting at Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027 in Dublin, Ireland? Registration for qualified travel trade professionals is typically free or low-cost as a visitor.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027 held?
Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027 is held at RDS Simmonscourt, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland, in Dublin, Ireland.
Who organises Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Holiday World Show - Dublin is organised by Business Exhibitions Limited. Full details and official updates are published on the organiser's website. The 2027 edition takes place 22–24 Jan 2027.
How much does it cost to attend Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Visitor registration for Holiday World Show - Dublin is typically free or low-cost for qualified travel trade professionals, and the organiser publishes the current rates. The larger part of the cost is usually the travel: flights to Dublin, 3–5 nights near RDS Simmonscourt, transfers and subsistence. Exhibiting is priced separately by the organiser and depends on stand size and position, so ask them for the current rate card and the booking deadline.
When is Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027?
Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027 takes place 22–24 Jan 2027 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Ireland.
When is Holiday World Show - Dublin 2028? (2028 dates)
Official Holiday World Show - Dublin 2028 dates are expected around January 2028, based on the 2027 edition (22–24 Jan 2027), and are to be confirmed by the organiser. Holiday World Show - Dublin is held in Dublin, Ireland. We update this page as soon as 2028 dates are announced — check the official website for confirmation before booking travel.
Where can I find hotels near RDS Simmonscourt?
Search for accommodation near RDS Simmonscourt. We recommend booking at least 6–8 weeks before Holiday World Show - Dublin as hotels near the venue sell out quickly during major travel trade shows.
How do I register for Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Visit the official Holiday World Show - Dublin website to register. Visitor registration is typically free for qualified travel trade professionals.
What is Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Holiday World Show Dublin is an annual travel exhibition organised by Business Exhibitions Limited, which describes it as Ireland's largest consumer travel exhibition. The 2027 show runs from 22 to 24 January at RDS Simmonscourt in Ballsbridge, Dublin. Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm is for the travel trade only, and the show is open to the public and trade from 12.30pm on Friday until Sunday. Exhibitors include tourism boards, tour operators, cruise companies and travel agents, and the 2025 Dublin show drew over 25,000 visitors.
How do I get to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin?
Search flights to Dublin to compare fares across airlines and booking sites. From the airport, pre-book an airport transfer for a fixed-price service directly to RDS Simmonscourt or your hotel. This avoids taxi queues and surge pricing during busy event periods.
Do I need a travel eSIM for Ireland?
If you are travelling internationally to Holiday World Show - Dublin, an eSIM is the easiest way to stay connected in Ireland without expensive roaming charges. An eSIM gives you local data rates with instant activation — set it up before you fly and you are online the moment you land in Dublin.
How early should I book hotels for Holiday World Show - Dublin 2027?
Hotels near RDS Simmonscourt typically start filling 6–8 weeks before Holiday World Show - Dublin. The most convenient properties — those within walking distance of the venue — sell out first. We recommend searching as early as possible to secure the best rates and availability.
Who attends Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Holiday World Show - Dublin attracts travel industry professionals from across Europe and beyond — including tour operators, travel agents, destination management companies (DMCs), hotel and lodge sales teams, tourism boards, airline representatives, and travel technology providers. It is a key event for business-to-business networking and trade appointments.
What should I bring to Holiday World Show - Dublin?
Essentials for Holiday World Show - Dublin include business cards (or use RepBud’s digital business card with QR code), a fully charged phone for logging meetings, comfortable shoes for the show floor, and a portable charger. If attending from overseas, set up an eSIM before you travel for local data rates in Ireland.
Is Holiday World Show - Dublin worth attending as a travel sales rep?
For travel sales representatives covering Europe or selling product into the region's source markets, Holiday World Show - Dublin is one of the highest-leverage uses of trade-budget time. The combination of pre-scheduled appointments, ad-hoc floor conversations, and the structured networking outside official hours typically delivers more new business contacts per day than weeks of separate property visits. The economic case depends on how rigorously you capture meeting notes and follow up afterwards — both areas where a structured logging system pays back many times over.
How should travel sales reps prepare for Holiday World Show - Dublin?
The most productive reps walk into Holiday World Show - Dublin with a confirmed meeting schedule, briefing notes on each contact, and specific objectives for each conversation. Preparation typically begins 4–6 weeks ahead: locking in appointments, refreshing relationship history on each contact, identifying portfolio gaps to address, and pre-loading any property or rate news worth sharing. RepBud's Meeting Prep feature generates per-contact briefings from your interaction history, and the trade-show command centre tracks meetings, captures business cards by photo, and logs follow-ups in real time.
What's the best way to follow up after Holiday World Show - Dublin?
The follow-up window after Holiday World Show - Dublin is short — most attendees lose a meaningful share of their warm leads to inbox chaos within ten days of getting home. The reps who convert at the highest rate work from a structured log captured during the show rather than reconstructing from memory afterwards, send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours, and have a clear next-touchpoint plan for each contact. RepBud's smart logging — voice notes between meetings, business-card scans, forwarded emails — keeps the record while it's fresh, so your client reports and your follow-up list are built from what you captured rather than from memory.
How do experienced reps approach Holiday World Show - Dublin differently from first-timers?
First-time attendees often try to meet everyone; experienced reps pre-qualify ruthlessly and target the contacts who match their actual portfolio gaps. They block out floor time for the people who matter most rather than chasing serendipity, use unstructured evening events for deeper conversation rather than business pitches, and keep post-show follow-up effort proportional to long-term contact value. Above all, they work from a system — a reliable way to log everything as it happens, so Holiday World Show - Dublin pays back not just in the weeks afterwards but for years through accurate records of who said what.
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