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CONTENTS | 3 BOLD NEW FUTURE ... continued from Pg. 1...


Page 20: Erin English delves into some Merry Market Mini Breaks


Page 65:


Tom Adair explores Stradbroke, the Gold coast and Scenic Rim


Page 66-67: Nigel Heath explores the UK’s smallest area of outstanding natural beauty


Page 75: Sarah Pickering


experiences the new Junior Suites at the Galgorm


of the travel industry and the many global issues that have affected the local industry. When NI Travel News started in 1990, there was little impact from the internet, low- cost airlines, or mobile phones, but today’s travel and communications landscape is a very different place. Our audience has grown dramatically since the pandemic with people wanting news they can trust, and the team at NI Travel News are very proud of our reputation.”


Now reaching over 23,000 readers monthly and with a strong network of distribution outlets across Northern Ireland including Ground Espresso Bars,


airports, ferry


terminals, travel agents, tourist attractions, visitor centres and 1,000 newsagents, the publication continues to expand its offering with targeted supplements, digital content, and ongoing coverage of both international destinations and local tourism. This year’s Big Travel Trade Event at the Crowne Plaza Belfast brought more than just industry insight - it also served as the stage for a major announcement. Bookit by NITN, the travel offers platform powered by NI Travel News, will return as the headline sponsor for the Holiday World Show Belfast


2026, the second consecutive year it has taken the lead role in the show.


ABOUT US Publisher


Jonathan Adair


Jonathan@nitravelnews.com Editorial


Kirsty Johnston


Kirsty@nitravelnews.com Sarah Pickering


Sarah@nitravelnews.com Erin English


Erin@nitravelnews.com Advertising


Christine McCleery


Christine@nitravelnews.com Danielle Anderson


Danielle@nitravelnews.com Events


Emma McAllister


Emma@nitravelnews.com Abbie Stothers


Abbie@nitravelnews.com


Travel News Limited 2B Pavilions Office Park Holywood Co Down BT18 9JQ


Tel: 028 9066 6151 www.nitravelnews.com


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Set to take place Friday 9th to Sunday 11th January 2026 at ICC Belfast, the Holiday World Show remains the top annual event for consumers and travel professionals. The weekend will kick off with a dedicated trade and media morning,


and


Bookit by NITN will be front and centre


First Edition, January 1990


showcasing top travel agent holiday deals and packages to the thousands of attendees expected. Adding to


this year’s momentum, NI


Travel News has relocated its headquarters to Holywood, County Down, now based at 2B Pavilions Office Park, overlooking scenic Belfast Lough.


Jonathan Adair said the move marks an exciting new chapter for the publication: “Over the past few years, our team and the business have grown exponentially and this new office will give us the space we need to further expand in all aspects of our business. We are all looking forward to the exciting


times ahead.” In 2025, NI Travel News is also stepping up to support the wider community by naming Women’s Aid Northern Ireland as its charity of the year. With a predominantly female workforce and a deep connection to the cause, the company will be organising a calendar of fundraising and awareness events throughout the year. Emma


News Events Executive said: “It is


devastating


McAllister, NI Travel to


learn that 27


women have been murdered across Northern Ireland since 2020 and the team here at NI Travel News feels strongly that we have to


play our part and raise awareness. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, colleagues and friends, these are the women who hold up our lives. Who supports them when they’re in need? We’re committed to doing our part in providing that support.” As NI Travel News looks to the future, its mission remains unchanged; to be the trusted


voice for travel and tourism in


Northern Ireland, to inform and inspire the travelling public, and to champion the local industry. Speaking about the team at NI Travel News, Managing Director Jonathan Adair added: “We’ve been able to achieve this milestone


thanks to the hard work of our editorial and commercial teams, and the financial support of our advertisers and sponsors. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in our title, and we will continue to support our industry and deliver high quality travel journalism for many years to come. Here’s to the next chapter, and the next 350 editions.”


United Through Covid, April/May 2020


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