Bride of the year Event in Ireland

Held in Dublin, this annual event is Ireland’s longest running wedding fair, having first taken place in 1989. The event transforms the RDS in Dublin into a mecca for anyone who is planning a wedding or honeymoon either for themselves or for friends and family.

The event will showcase over 200 companies and individuals whose businesses specialise in weddings and honeymoon, including ideas for venues, flowers, food and drinks as well as travel agents. Whatever a couple may be looking for there will be professional people supplying face to face information and guidance on the best way to celebrate the big day and have a once in a lifetime honeymoon after. There will also be a range of one off and exclusive special offers that aren’t to be found anywhere else, making the show a place to save money as well as time, with aspect of a wedding represented in one location.

As well as the exhibition area, there are also a range of events and demonstrations throughout the time of the show including a catwalk show that will showcase more than 100 different wedding gowns, from traditional styles to more contemporary and silhouette styles of gowns. There is also a show of wedding day dresses and outfits for family to wear at the wedding, as well as section that shows off the latest styles and designs for grooms and their wedding party. There are also a number of hair styling demonstrations and make up demonstrations showing various styles and offering advice and answering questions as well.

If you wish to attend the show, you can pay at the entrance (Euros 12) or purchase tickets online through the official website for the Bride of the Year Show. Exhibition stands can also be bought online for the show through ClipDisplay.com.

Holiday World Show in Ireland 2012

With Christmas over and with the winter passing by quickly, a lot of people will be starting to think about planning holidays for the Spring and Summer. Several travel shows pop up in the first few months of the year both in Ireland and across Europe to satisfy this consumer demand and in Ireland, the ‘Holiday World Show’ is one of the best travel shows. This year’s 2012 show starts in Belfast tomorrow (20th to 22nd January) and then moves down to Dublin next weekend (27th to 29th January).

The Holiday World Show in Ireland showcases holiday destinations worldwide, although of course, destinations in Ireland are heavily promoted and this show is great for learning about places to travel and see in Ireland. The show brings together some interesting and a wide variety of exhibitors, with those attending set to include the Vienna Tourist Board, Maldron Hotel Limerick, the Birds of Prey Centre, the Frank McCourt Museum and the Kenya Tourist Board. The show seems to be made up of roughly 40% of Irish based travel companies and 60% from non-Irish based businesses.

The variety of travel types covered at the show is also wide. Aside from the classic beach holiday and city break, you can learn about opportunities in Ireland and worldwide for caravan and motorhome travel (with a special section at the show dedicated to this form of travel), over 55’s holidays, adventure holidays, cruises and volunteering holidays. If you love to travel, this show will have something of interest.

The format of the show is split into 9 regions so people can find exactly what they are looking for with minimum fuss. The sections are Adventure travel, cruises and ferries, home holidays, caravans and motorhomes, and destination specific sections on Africa and Middle East, Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and Europe and the Mediterranean. There is also Eoghan Corry’s Travel Clinic, sharing expert advice on how to have the best possible holiday for the best possible price. You can learn more about the show from the official Holiday World Show website.

Love to travel? You might also be interested in these travel shows:

• The best travel exhibitions in Ireland each year.
• The Travel Adventure Show in London, England.

SHOWCASE IRELAND 2012 show

There are some big shows in the annual Irish Exhibitions calendar, but none more so than the annual Showcase Ireland show and the good news is that the show is now but days away. Make sure to block out some space in your diary for the 22nd to 25th January for the 2012 show at Dublin's RDS Exhibition Centre.

Showcase Ireland is the country’s premier creative exhibition show and a window into the current trends and fashions in knitwear, crafts, interiors, jewellery and gifts. The show is a unique insight and showcases many items that cannot be found at any other exhibition or show of this kind, with many items being one-offs, or only available to a very small market at any other time.

The show has been running for nearly 40 years and in 2012 will attract over 350 of Ireland’s foremost manufacturers, designers and crafts people from across the country. Not only will there be exhibits of various items, but also an opportunity to experience the rich and diverse heritage and tradition still prevalent in Irish culture today. This is highlighted in the Creative Island section of the show, made up of 85 talented Irish artisans, including nearly 30 new exhibitors, exhibiting crafts showing the essence of Ireland. All of these exclusive items have been ‘Imagined, Designed and Made in Ireland’.

Other sections of the exhibition include the Irish Fashion Show, an insight into the amazing and unique fashions and designers from around the country. There is also the Trends area displaying standout items that will be on sale in the next 12 months and the New Enterprise zone highlighting small and unique businesses from the 15 counties of Ireland. Finally there is the Top 50 New Products, a ceremony awarding the best items on show, and allowing a fast track way to locate them.

Arriving in Dublin for the exhibition? You might find useful information on:

•  affordable and budget flights to Dublin, Ireland.
• a look at some of the best hotels near to the RDS Exhibition Centre.
• Some choices for restaurants in Dublin, for a meal during your stay in the city.

2012 Exhibitions Spotlight: Irish beauty Show

There are many excellent shows planned for 2012 in Ireland and I am looking forward once again to meeting many old friends from the business world in Dublin and across Ireland over the course of this year, at these shows.

One show I certainly plan to attend once again is the annual Irish Beauty Show. Considered to be Ireland’s most prestigious event for the health and beauty trade, the Irish Beauty Show is returning in the middle of March 2012 to the Royal Dublin Society exhibition halls. This event is a great opportunity for Irish salon, spa owners and managers, therapists and technicians to promote their services. The same business owners will have a chance to gain an insight into the newest innovations taking place in the Irish health and beauty industry and to also talk with related companies and service providers from the EU and worldwide.

For those attending the show, the event means a great chance to take advantage of a wide range of exclusive deals and discounts which are available at the show. The event will host an exhibition of market leading beauty suppliers and the best training providers and by visiting these stands, you will be able to gain access to many of these offers. As well Associated Irish

Therapists there are over 100 different companies on show at the exhibition including Pro Impressions, Faces Cosmetics, Blackchurch Leisure, French Cosmetic Distributors, Virginie Claire, En Vogue Nails and Posh International.

The interactive demonstration area is also worth stopping by to see if you have the opportunity. Some of the industry’s leading educators and practitioners in the industry will be giving presentations and this is a great chance to learn many things relating to beauty and health.

The event is held in partnership with Irish Beauty Magazine and Associated Irish Therapists and open to any of the industry’s professionals or students studying towards a beauty qualification. Not only is there the opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest information and news from within the industry, but a chance also to be present at the Irish Beauty Awards show which is part of the beauty show. You can learn more from the official Irish Beauty Show website. For exhibitors, you can still buy exhibition stands online for the event.

Low cost flight options to Dublin, Ireland

Many companies these days are cutting costs and the recent news that Ryanair are planning reserve seating as part of their effort to attract an even higher percentage of business travellers, is testament to the way in which many companies are reducing costs in any way they can. Below a quick look at the best lower cost flight options for those of you flying in and out of Dublin, for exhibitions or on business.

Ryanair - Ryanair are now one of the leading airlines in the world in terms of passenger numbers per year. Ryanair are both loved and hated by people, given that they often offer the lowest prices but also the most basic of service and with additional costs for anything extra. Watch out also for the out of the way destination airports when travelling with the airline. When arriving in Dublin, Ryanair use Dublin International , the same as the other main airlines and this makes it a good option for inbound flights. Ryanair flies to countless destinations around Europe and makes Dublin accessible from all over the continent. It is important when looking at flight prices to factor in the extra costs, including the need to pay extra for luggage, although as a businessman, if you can travelling with carry-on luggage only, this is not an issue.


Aer Lingus - As a flag carrier for Ireland, Aer Lingus often offers special deals to cities mainly in the UK and U.S. to and from Dublin. For business visitors from the United States, Aer Lingus are certainly worth checking first. One advantage also with flying with Aer Lingus is that the airline has the rare privilege as far as budget airlines are concerned of flying to and from Heathrow in London.

BMIBaby - This is a budget airline of British origin which has been flying to Dublin from airports around the UK as well as from certain airports around Europe for many years. Whilst this airline does not offer the same number of flights to Dublin, it is stil worth checking.

It is important to remember that by entering flight details into a comparison website you can easily find flight options from all budget airlines. One site worth checking is SkyScanner.net.

You might also be interested in:

• Getting to the RDS from Dublin airport, Ireland.
• Some options for hotels in Dublin for business visitors.

5 Annual Exhibitions in Egypt for networking

In addition to building up ones business in domestic markets within Ireland, many Irish companies benefit from trade agreements with companies across Europe and worldwide. As part of our series on opportunities abroad, this time a look at some of the best and most worthwhile trade exhibitions for International business opportunities, in Egypt.

Cairo International Fair
This is perhaps the best annual exhibition for business networking in Egypt, due to the fact that there is such comprehensive coverage of a variety of trades and business opportunities promoted. With support from the Egyptian government, this event is always well run and is the facilitator for many business relationships over its ten day programme. In addition to highlighting Egyptian trade, this show is also a chance for countries looking to promote themselves to get a foot into the Egyptian markets. Many Irish business owners do already attend this event and find it an extremely worthwhile show for networking.

Inter Build – Egypt
The construction trade in the Middle East is growing at an unprecedented rate and this event is the best way to meet all the people to enable you to get a piece of the action. many Irish business peopel have interests in Middle Eastern business and this is a great way to get involved with the regions construction industry.

ITCE 13 Egypt
Textiles, embroidery and sewing are significant industries in Egypt and this yearly show in Cairo is the largest exhibition dedicated to it. This means that it is the best place to meet the key figures from the leading companies and organisations.

Airtech Expo
Representatives from the compressed air industry from all around the Middle East attend this event to discuss the latest issues, obstacles and developments. The broad attendance spectrum makes it the perfect place for those working in this industry elsewhere in the world to form relationships with companies in the Middle East.

Salon du Chocolat
Despite only being a young event, the good attendance levels mean that it has a great show in terms of networking with chocolate and sweets manufacturing from around the world. The chocolate business is huge on an international level, and one of the best ways to differentiate from the competition is to offer products that others do no. Learn more about the Salon du Chocolat show.

Interested in world exhibition venues for promoting your business abroad and in international markets?

Bride of the Year Show

The winter time tends often to be the time when couples do a lot of wedding planning in preparation for their spring and summer weddings and for this reason, you often find the wedding shows taking place around December and January time each year. In Dublin each January, one such show is the Bride of the Year show.

For 2012, on the 28th and 29th January, the RDS Exhibition Centre hosts the latest version of the Bride of the Year Show. This is now Ireland's largest wedding show and it brings together all the elements for one’s own wedding, saving couples what otherwise would be a limitless number hours of work to bring together all of the wedding elements needed. You literally will find every element of a wedding represented in some at this show, making it very popular with many couples and planners.

The show means a great opportunity to meet with over 200 highly experienced wedding specialist and who can provide that small people of advice which could make all the difference to how your wedding day runs. These experts present themselves in different ways, with exhibition stand displays (where many demonstrate their product or services), through to the twice daily catwalk shows which allow guests to view wedding related clothing and accessories. The shows involve clothing for brides, bridesmaids, mums and female visitors for the most part, and all of the items on display can be viewed at the various bridal stands.There are several stands also though which do accomodate mens wedding wear.

Aside from the catwalk shows, other features include an ideal destination section where couples can explore the various destinations, venues and packages available to them around Ireland and the rest of the world. There is also the beauty section where experts demonstrate beauty techniques and welcome people to get involved, whilst the leading travel agents in Ireland attend to exhibit their specialist honeymoon packages.

You can learn more about the Dublin Bride of the Year Show online. Do not forget also to read about the ‘Taste of Christmas Show’ and to go online for the latest Display Kits available.

Guide to the Taste of Christmas Show

Christmas provides a welcome excuse to produce some of the most fantastic recipes and indulge in foods which would be viewed as excessive at other times of the year. One of the most popular aspects of the Christmas period is the food and the ‘Taste of Christmas Show’ is a highly anticipated yearly event which is held in Dublin Convention Centre and which celebrates the very best in Christmas foods.

This event is much more than a typical exhibition where people set up stands and demonstrate their products, given that there are a series of high profile exhibitors and visitors from the world of TV and food who offer a range of exciting interactive activities and performances to entertain the thousands who flock from around Ireland and beyond to be here. Expect for example to see the hosts from Masterchef Ireland along with some of the shows chefs, as they provide live cooking demonstrations.

Some of the best restaurants in Dublin set up stalls to interact with customers and demonstrate their culinary skills and the event is a great opportunity for the public to sample food from many of the city’s foods in one place. Whilst traditional and local Irish foods dominate the exhibits, expect to see dishes from around Europe and from around the world. One of the most popular features of the Taste of Christmas Show is the taste of Asia section which takes the visitor on a voyage of discovery and provides a genuine taste of Malaysian cuisine as well as the culture.

Despite the name of the event the Taste of Christmas Show is about more than food, there is also a Hamley’s toy section where kids can meet Santa whilst Parents can stock up on stocking fillers and gain that key inspiration to fill out their present’s lists.  This is an exhibitions which is perfect for all of the family and will most likely put you in a truly festive spirit.

You can find out more including entrance times and prices via the official ‘Taste of Christmas’ website online. If you are exhibiting at the show, you can also get Exhibition stands advice in Ireland from Clip Ireland.

5 Best Wedding Exhibitions in Europe

Every couple wants their wedding day to be the perfect experience and the many wedding exhibitions around Europe mean that there are plenty of opportunities to capture the entire wedding related market in one place. Below are some of those that you can attend.

London Wedding Show
Held at the fabulous Hotel Russell in Russell Square, this exhibition really puts you in the wedding mood with its grand location. Every effort is made to ensure that the experience is made unique to the needs of each visitor, with exclusive bridal gowns on display which cannot be found in high street shops and the opportunity to discuss your plans with industry experts who will help you to coordinate your plans to ensure the best possible day.

Paris Bridal Fair
This is an enormous show at Paris Port de Versailles which covers everything that you could possibly need for a wedding day. The food hall in the centre of the exhibition is a great place to sit and talk to suppliers and service providers and is also the ideal opportunity to sample potential menu items for your big day. Organisers invite people and companies with approaches which cover all tastes to ensure choice and satisfaction.

Hamburg Wedding Exhibition
Seeing a dress being worn really enables the visitor to gain a holistic view of it and make the big decision much easier and the wedding fashion show gives you the chance to see the dresses in full flow. Aside from dresses, there are representatives from around thirty different industries, making this a truly comprehensive event.  You can learn about green weddings, attend lectures from industry experts and even explore options for child care.

Love and Marriage Amsterdam
This exhibition takes place in nine cities around the Netherlands and the Amsterdam exhibition is the biggest and best one of them all. Everything from dresses and flowers to catering and decoration can be found here.

The Scottish Wedding Show
The catwalk show at the Scottish Wedding Show is the largest collection of bridal gowns in the country.  As well as all the key industries such as caterers, dress makers and flower companies, you can also meet with the companies which will add that special touch to your day, such as fireworks providers, teeth whitening companies and companies proposing unique locations.

4 Exhibitions in 2012 to prepare for in Ireland

It has been another excellent year for exhibitions in Ireland and 2012 already looks as though it could be another eventful year, given the number of exhibitions and expos already lined up. Below is a brief guide to some of the shows already planned for 2012. 

IFEX Belfast
This is the leading show in Northern Ireland for the hospitality, retail, food and drink. For exhibitors there is the chance to meet face to face with customers and buyers, whilst for visitors there is the chance to see live demonstrations of food and drink preparation and also learn key skills in customer service. There is a large Irish influence on the products on display, but expect to see exhibitors from around the world at this show.


Irish Sustainable Building Show
Sustainability within the building industry is something that is now expected when new plans are being drawn up. In line with this trend in the construction industry, the Irish Sustainable Building Show has grown in popularity and takes place each October in the RDS, Dublin and tends to include both an exhibition and a set of seminars. Seminars in recent years at the show have included titles including 'Moving towards a solar economy, 'Sustainable design' and 'Thermal Standards'.

Futura Fair
This is one of the largest fashion shows in Ireland and it brings together the best designers for menswear, women's clothing, kids clothes, fashion accessories and footwear.

Fish Ireland 2012
The best part of this exhibition is the fact that it is held in a working fishery harbour, meaning that you can get a true feel for the products and services being exhibited. Despite the unusual setting, this is a wonderful show for those of you who love eating fish. This show unsurprisingly is also extremely popular for those who work in roles connected to the fish industry.

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

Innovation is something that many parents and teachers try to install in their children and pupils at an early age, and the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is a celebration of this innovation in the areas of science and technology in Ireland.

The exhibition is held at the RDS in Dublin and is the final of a competition which is open to school children from all over Ireland. The exhibition is a really defining moment of the short lives of those who take part and is a also a highly exciting and fun day. In total there are over 500 posters on display from contestants, explaining their projects with the use of visual aids, with some also invited to present their work to visitors. All students are invited to enter the competition by submitting their poster, and a panel decides which make it through to the grand final.

The scale of this event is impressive, with over 40,000 people attending each year, making it easily the largest science fair of its type in Ireland and one of the biggest in the UK and Ireland. The visitor numbers are made up of finalists, their families, schools from around the country and also general visitors who take advantage of the open access.

Aside from the main competition, there are also various exhibitions halls which contain educational and fun science and technology stands, exhibits and activities, making this an all around event which appeals to children of all ages and abilities. This is a really magnificent event which has been inspiring Irish teenagers for decades.

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TOYS 4 BIG BOYS 2011

Toys 4 Big Boys, held in the Citywest Events Centre in Dublin, is an exciting opportunity for men of all ages to experience the latest and most exciting  boys toys on the market. The latest gadgets, cars, Video and TV consoles, luxury watches and many other items which tend to be popular with men, can all be found under one roof at this popular annual event.

The feature of this show which makes it so successful is that, although it is essentially a launching pad for new products and a way for manufacturers and companies to reach their target market, the event is also well known as an entertainment source and a fantastic day out. The show is a large show and one at which there is so much going on to see and do, from cage fighters performing live, motor car displays and gadget displays to fashion shows and celebrity appearances.

It is no secret that men like technology, and the vast range of this on show at Toys 4 Big Boys is incredible. You can experience the latest in gaming and gadgets as well as enjoy some fantastic features which, in reality, you will never be able to fit in your house or buy, but are superb fun to try out.
Toys 4 Big Boys has a high level of female visitors due to its close proximity to Christmas and the inspiration it can provide for presents, whilst the large number of activities and exciting vibe mean that it is also a popular family day out.

You might also be interested in other upcoming exhibitions in Ireland including the:

• Resource Ireland Show
• Autumn exhibitions which take place annually in Ireland.