Enniscorthy’s Paul Manning Wins the Robbie Smart on the Road Hero Award at Irish Travel Industry Awards

Enniscorthy native Paul Manning of Hertz was honoured with the prestigious Robbie Smart on the Road Hero Award at the Irish Travel Industry Awards 2026, held at Dublin’s Mansion House.

This esteemed award, presented by Bedsonline, recognises outstanding contributions to the travel industry and Manning’s commitment to excellence in customer service and innovation within the car hire sector has made him a standout in his field.

The Irish Travel Industry Awards, now in their fourteenth year celebrate exceptional achievements across various categories, including travel agencies, airlines and tourism services.

The event gathered professionals from across the globe to acknowledge those making significant impacts in the travel sector.

Paul Manning’s recognition marks a proud moment for Enniscorthy, further establishing the town as a key contributor to Ireland’s vibrant travel industry.