You Had Me At Miami

In April, Niamh and Kerrie made the annual pilgrimage to Miami for Seatrade Cruise Global which as always started with a bang at the Seatrade Kick-Off Party. The renowned spectacle is in its tenth year and as always was hosted by SMS, Excursions Ireland and Destination North America at the iconic Smith and Wollenskys on […]

A Four-City Sprint Across the US

The trip kicked off with a minor hiccup – a missed connection in Chicago. But who needs timetables when you’ve got great company? Lynn made the most of it by sharing a glass of vino and a few laughs with Ronan from Newbridge Silver, who also found himself temporarily grounded. Cheers to networking at 30,000 […]

Guides Galore

In March 2025, Excursions Ireland’s Head Guide Coordinator and resident Guide Trainer, Cathie McKimm hosted a series of guide training events across the country. With a total of 7 full day training events these sessions attracted approximately 250 guides and along with training Excursions Ireland’s existing guiding team this venture also recruited approximately 60 new […]

Exploring Beyond the Brand

2024 marked Excursions Ireland’s 20th year in operation and the company’s very own Lauren Naughton designed the company logo used to mark that momentous year. As 2024 neared to a close, what initially began as a simple thought for a new permanent logo turned into an exciting plan for an entire rebrand. Twenty years is […]

Strive for Sustainability Success

The tourism industry is making huge strides towards a more sustainable business methodology – from greener transport, to small local suppliers and voluntourism, this industry is constantly evolving to attempt to undo any harm that may have been caused in the previous decades of booming travel.  The tourism industry is making huge strides towards a […]