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ITAA launch Irish Travel Industry Awards 2027

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to announce that Royal Caribbean has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the 2027 Irish Travel Industry Awards

Irish Travel Agents Association Issues Advice for Holidaymakers Travelling in Areas Affected by Wildfires

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) are advising Irish holidaymakers travelling in destinations where wildfires are affecting parts of southern Europe, including Spain and south west France, to remain vigilant, follow local authority guidance and stay informed throughout their trip.

Irish Travel Agents Association Appoints James Coughlan to Board

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Coughlan, CEO of Travel Department, to its Board of Directors.

Great News for ITAA Members – New €250 Training Credit Launched

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to introduce an exciting new member benefit designed to support learning, development and career progression across Ireland's travel industry.

Irish Travel Agents Association advice for Holiday Makers travelling during heatwave

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) are advising Irish holidaymakers travelling to Europe during the current heatwave to take extra precautions as temperatures in some popular destinations are reaching 40°C.

Irish Travel Agents Association Announces Costa Daurada as Host Destination for ITAA Annual Conference 2026

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has announced that its Annual Conference 2026 will take place in Catalonia, on Spain's stunning Costa Daurada, from 1st to 4th October 2026, bringing together travel professionals from across Ireland for four days of networking and industry insights.
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Check Your Passport Now Ahead of Summer Travel Irish Travel Agents Association advises consumers to renew early to avoid delays during peak holiday season

With summer holidays fast approaching and schools preparing to break for the season, the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is urging consumers to check their passports now and renew them early if necessary to avoid unnecessary stress ahead of travel.
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No Evidence of Holiday Surcharges Despite Rising Fuel Costs – ITAA

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has confirmed that, despite ongoing global uncertainty and rising fuel costs linked to the Gulf region, there is currently no evidence of holiday surcharges being applied by Irish tour operators.

DFA Advise To ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ to Gulf states

ITAA are advising those who had plans to travel to, or are currently holidaying in the Gulf States, to contact their ITAA travel agent immediately and follow the advice of the DFA.

DFA Advise To ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ to Gulf states Statement from The Irish Travel Agents Association

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have upgraded travel advice for the Gulf States, in particular the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to 'Avoid Non-Essential Travel'.