Irish Travel Trade Shows to host over 100 International exhibitors
Official Irish Travel Trade Shows will take place on Wednesday 17th April in the Imperial Hotel Cork Registration sponsored by Cork Airport with the Dublin show on Thursday 18th April in the InterContinental Dublin Hotel Registration sponsored by Dublin Airport. Free registration for the eighth official trade show of the Irish Travel Agents Association is now open […]
Annual survey results reveal Increase in bookings for travel agents
The Irish Travel Agents Association survey finds that 2023 was a success for membersSurvey results released on the eve of Ireland’s largest travel and tourism event In advance of Holiday World Show, Ireland’s largest travel and tourism event, opening in the RDS Simmonscourt this weekend, the Irish Travel Agents Association released the results of their […]
Updated Rules for Travel within European Union
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is reminding all travellers of changes coming into force from tomorrow, Tuesday 1st February. All travellers will be required to have had a second vaccination within 9 months, proof of recovery within the past 6 months or a booster vaccination in order to travel within the European Union. Original EU Digital […]
Irish Travel Agents Association welcome reopening of international travel on Monday 19th July
The Association has stated that the swift rollout of EU Digital COVID Certificates will help to restart the travel and aviation industry. The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the reopening of international travel on Monday 19th of July with the rollout of EU Digital COVID Certificate, allowing fully vaccinated individuals to travel anywhere within […]
Irish Travel Agents Association presents to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Networks earlier today to discuss a range of issues faced by the travel industry as a result of COVID-19 and related restrictions. Pat Dawson, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association and Paul Hackett, ITAA Board member and CEO […]
Irish Travel Agents Association address issues securing refunds from Ryanair
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have stated that all ITAA member travel agents continue to have problems with accessing flight refunds from Ryanair, and that this issue continues to affect bricks and mortar travel agents and online travel agents alike. The ITAA are asking Ryanair to be honest and truthful with the public with regards […]
Irish Travel Agents Association Statement in advance of Storm Emma
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has issued advice to Irish holidaymakers in advance of the extreme weather conditions due to hit Ireland this week. Cormac Meehan, President of the ITAA said, “Irish holidaymakers that are planning to travel over the next few days are naturally very concerned. We are not sure what the […]
ITAA Statement On Cancellation Of Ryanair Flights
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has expressed strong concern over the cancellation of flights by Ryanair at short notice. Cormac Meehan, President of the ITAA, said, ‘Given the dominant position of Ryanair in the Irish aviation market place, this action has caused severe problems for thousands of travellers travelling to and from Ireland. For […]
Electronic Passport now a requirement for US Travel
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is reminding all Irish passport holders that a valid electronic passport is required if they wish to visit America under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). As of this Friday, 1st April, all Irish people who are able to travel to the US via the VWP need this type of […]
Free Training for Jobseekers with the Irish Travel Agents Association
Jobseekers in search of a career in the Irish Travel Industry are invited to apply for Free Training with The Travel Professionals Skillnet and Irish Travel Agents Association. The Travel Professionals Essential Skills Programme runs once every year and this year, applications must be in beforeThursday 12th February. The programme will begin on Monday […]