23rd - 25th January 2026 RDS, Dublin D04 E6N6
Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain officially opened the DiscoverIreland Home Holiday Pavilion at Holiday World Show in the RDS Simmonscourt today.
The Holiday World Show 2025, continuing through till 5pm tomorrow, Sunday 26th January, brings together hundreds of exhibitors from across Ireland at the DiscoverIreland Home Holidays Pavilion and over 1,000 from around the word.
At the DiscoverIreland Pavilion, a wide variety of destinations and holiday experiences from all across the beautiful island of Ireland are on display, with show-only deals and experts on hand to answer your every question. From stunning coastal towns to cosmopolitan cities and unforgettable landscapes, there is so much to discover right on our doorstep.
2025 will be a great year to take a holiday closer to home, with a variety of hotel offerings, river cruises, outdoor activities, cultural heritage sites, local businesses, and more. Check out organisations such as tourism boards for locations across the Ireland, such as Louth, Kilkenny, Roscommon, Kerry, Down, Antrim, Donegal, Offaly, Longford, Limerick, Mayo, Carlow, Sligo, Waterford, Westmeath, Cork, Cavan, Clare Tourism, Ulster, and Leitrim.
Lord Mayor Emma Blain said, “Ireland is known worldwide as a bucket-list holiday destination; to find out why, one only has to see all that’s showcased at the DiscoverIreland Home Holiday Pavillion. From awe-inspiring natural wonders to state-of-the-art luxury experiences, our nation offers holidaymakers no shortage of opportunities to make lifelong memories. Visitors to Ireland’s many attractions can discover top-notch adventures, world-class cultural heritage, and many more unique ways to enjoy this beautiful and diverse island.
She added, “I’m delighted to see such a variety of representatives here today, including those from our incredible hospitality and tourism industry, and I believe this speaks to the enthusiasm, hard work, and innovation to be found across Ireland. The Holiday World Show is a much-anticipated event, and its continued growth and success—and that of the DiscoverIreland Home Holidays Pavillion alongside it—is in no small part a testament to the excellence of offerings to be found right at our doorstep.”
Maria Hourican, Organiser of the Holiday World Show, said, “We’re delighted to once again host the DiscoverIreland Pavillion and to welcome visitors and exhibitors to fall in love with home holidays at this 33rd edition of the Holiday World Show. Through the Holiday World Show, we strive to provide an exceptional opportunity to connect holidaymakers with travel experts worldwide and throughout Ireland, for a wealth of knowledge and exclusive, show-only deals. Home holidays and domestic tourism are such a vital part of the Holiday World Show, and this year has yet again shown the wealth of what this island has to offer”.
It is estimated that €6.2 billion, excluding fares, was spent by international visitors to Ireland in 2024 – an increase of 13% compared to last year. There are currently 257,900 people working in tourism and hospitality businesses nationwide, making it altogether the country's largest indigenous industry, and the biggest regional employer.
Holiday World Show 2025 also includes a new Cruise the World area, a return of the wide offerings of the Visit USA Pavilion, the largest All-Ireland Caravan, Motorhome, and Camping Show in years, the Irish holiday favourites Spain and Portugal, the Homes in the Sun Pavilion for property options overseas, as well as an array of other destinations, companies, and experiences.
Holiday World remains open till Sunday evening, 26th January. For further information visit www.holidayworldshow.com
The Holiday World Show is organised by Business Exhibitions Limited 59 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin D6W AK70, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)1 295 7418
Business Reg 216622
