DATE: 21 July 2021
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has responded to the unfolding situation in Malta, where a number of Irish holidaymakers are facing quarantine despite being fully vaccinated. Authorities in Malta are accepting Digital COVID Certificates, but do not recognise HSE vaccination cards. The ITAA has advised prospective holidaymakers to check the rules and regulations…
DATE: 16 July 2021
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 the EU with no requirements for testing or quarantining. In addition to this, from Monday children under 12 years of age…
DATE: 30 June 2021
UPDATE: entry requirements 30 June 2021 From today, the Malta Ministry for Health has announced that all arrivals from the United Kingdom will need to present proof of full vaccination in the form of the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Letter issued by the NHS. Only the paper version of the NHS COVID letter will…
DATE: 17 June 2021
Paul Hackett, Managing Director of Click&Go, has officially been confirmed as President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at the Association’s AGM, which took place virtually today via Video Conference Call. Paul has over thirty years of experience working in the travel sector and has served as an ITAA Board Member since 2017. Since…
DATE: 15 June 2021
Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go, has been elected President of the Irish Travel Agents. This will be confirmed at the ITAA virtual AGM this coming Thursday, 17th June 2021. Paul has served as a Board Member of the ITAA since 2017. He has over thirty years of experience working in the travel sector and…
DATE: 14 June 2021
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has noted with regret that Stobart Air has ceased trading as of Friday 11th June 2021. The loss of jobs is a severe blow for what has already been a very difficult year for those working in the travel industry, and is indicative of the damage caused by COVID-19…
DATE: 9 June 2021
The Association has stated that with the correct EU measures in place, there should not be any further delay to restarting the travel and aviation industry. The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is calling the Irish Government and our fellow EU Member States to engage immediately with proposed EU guidelines for the safe reopening of…
DATE: 28 May 2021
Business supports for travel agents must continue as delay between advance booking and travelleads to delayed revenue from bookings. The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) are welcoming the expected announcement later today by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, stating that foreign travel for holidays is to be permitted from July 19, with the European COVID-19 Certificate…
DATE: 19 May 2021
Dublin, 18May 2021 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has expressed disappointment at the announcement by Aer Lingus today that they plan the permanent closure of their cabin crew base in Shannon. The ITAA has noted that the loss of jobs and the added impact on the surrounding area is a severe blow for what…
DATE: 5 May 2021
The Association are presenting to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport with updates on the current situation and arguments for the reopening of international travel in the coming weeks Dublin, 5May 2021 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) are calling on the Government to initiate plans to reopen international travel within the EU. Presenting to…
