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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Training for Jobseekers with the Irish Travel Agents Association
The Irish Travel Agents Association has announced that they have allocated a number of positions on their upcoming Travel Professionals Essential Skills Programme for jobseekers. The programme will begin on the 21st April, with twenty days of training and twenty days of work experience within a member company. In previous years participants have found that their […]
Irish Travel Agents Association Comments on Thomas Cook Irish Closure
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has expressed concern over the closure of Thomas Cook’s Irish office and the termination of chartered holidays from Ireland from 30th April 2014. Pat Dawson, CEO of the ITAA said, “This move by Thomas Cook will impact Irish consumers as there will now be between 60,000 and 80,000 less […]
