January 2026
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Countdown is on for NI’s Biggest Holiday Fair – Sponsored by Bookit by NITN!
AFTER a wet and windy Storm Amy, people’s thoughts will soon be turning to sunnier climes as the countdown begins to Northern Ireland’s biggest and longest-running holiday fair. The 33rd annual Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News makes a welcome return to ICC Belfast at The Waterfront Hall from Friday January 9 until Sunday January 11, bringing a world of travel under one roof for a weekend of holiday inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers.
Organised by Business Exhibitions Ltd (BizEx), Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NITN has become a staple in the Northern Ireland events calendar, attracting thousands of visitors eager to explore destinations near and far.
More than 50 exhibitors from the travel industry will converge in the heart of Belfast’s city centre in January to showcase a vast array of holiday options at home and
abroad to an expected 10,000 visitors. From sun-soaked escapes and cruise adventures
to family breaks and
staycations, the show is a ‘one-stop shop’ for travel lovers, connecting them with trusted experts and giving people a chance to check out the latest holiday trends and bag an exclusive bargain in the process. “As the days get colder and the nights get longer, what better way to kick off 2026 than to start planning your dream holiday with a visit to Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NITN,” said BizEx Chief Executive Maria Hourican. “Holiday World Show Belfast is all about lifting spirits, inspiring new adventures and giving people something to look forward to. Whether
you’re planning
your dream getaway or a short break closer to home, our 2026 show is going to be packed with ideas, experiences and unbeatable offers,” she added. “Visitors can expect to meet experts from every corner of the globe, hear insider tips, and take advantage of offers that will be exclusively available at the show.” For the second year running, the event’s headline sponsor is Bookit by NI Travel News, an online travel hub created by travel publication Northern Ireland Travel News that, for a subscription fee of just £10 per year, offers members a minimum of 10 weekly holiday deals – all hand- selected and supplied by local NI travel agents – alongside a fantastic array of exclusive discounts with local businesses and airports. These include 10% off parking at Belfast City Airport, 10% off Ground Espresso Bars, 10% off your first Cosmetic Dermatology Treatment, 20% off a Titanic Distillers Signature Tour, £2.50 off Lounge Access at City of Derry Airport and much more.
Jonathan Adair, Managing Director of
NI Travel News, is delighted to be back ‘on board’ for a second year. “Storms may come and go, but the desire to travel never fades,” said Jonathan, “so everyone at Bookit by NITN is thrilled to renew our headline sponsorship of Holiday World Show Belfast, which is the perfect event to plan your next escape and find great value deals. “We’ve had an amazing year since the last Holiday World show, a year that saw us celebrate Bookit by NITN’s first birthday in May and launch our new dedicated members
area, which
“Storms may come and go, but the desire
to travel never
fades,” - Jonathan Adair, Managing Director of NI Travel News
gives subscribers access to an array of exclusive discounts with local businesses and airports… all for just 84p per month! “At last January’s event, we were delighted to welcome lots of new members to Bookit by NITN – now we can’t wait to do the same and grow the brand even further in the new year,” he added. A highlight of the weekend will be the
Trade and Media Morning – in partnership, for the first time, with Belfast International Airport (BIA) – which will open the show from 10am to 12.30pm on Friday January 9.
This industry-only morning, which
takes place before the doors open to the public, offers insights and networking opportunities for travel professionals and media representatives. BIA’s Communications & Corporate Affairs Director Deborah Harris said: “Belfast International Airport is excited to become a partner, for the first time, of Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NITN. Holiday World really is an institution here and a wonderful showcase of how easy it is to explore the world from Northern Ireland. “Holiday World has always been a fantastic celebration of travel, connecting travellers operators,
directly agents,
with trusted tour and destinations –
creating a buzz of excitement and optimism for the year ahead. “We are delighted to be the Official Partner of the show’s Trade and Media Morning, two areas of industry that are very important to us, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone in January,” she said.
Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News will play host to international tourist boards, destinations,
airlines, cruise &
ferry companies, hotels and B&Bs, visitor attractions, travel agencies and a vast range of service providers.
One of the fastest growing areas of the holiday industry is undoubtedly the cruise sector – which is reflected at the show, with a dedicated cruise showcase hosted by local specialist Oasis Travel.
New for 2026 is a dedicated USA Pavilion,
hosted by leading local tour operator Travel Solutions and featuring a wide range of holidays across the Atlantic. Operators
and destinations already
confirmed include Malta, Spain, Gran Canaria, Mysteries of India, Oklahoma & Grapevine Texas, Cambrils Tourism, Visit Salou, PortAventura World, Cyprus, Oasis Travel & Cruise Partners,
Air
Canada, Travel Solutions & USA Partners, THB Hotels, Hays Travel & Partners, Jet2Holidays, Savoy Palace, Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Caley Cruisers,
Barrhead
Travel & Partners, Dolphin Spirit, Wendy Wu Tours, French camping sites and many more.
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