DATE: 18 June 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. The conference is being hosted in partnership with the Catalan Tourist […]
DATE: 15 June 2026
he Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is encouraging holidaymakers planning a summer getaway to take advantage of a range of excellent late summer offers currently available through licensed Irish travel agents. From Mediterranean cruises and Spanish city breaks to sunshine holidays in Gran Canaria and luxury river cruises through France, travel agents are reporting strong […]
DATE: 9 June 2026
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. The summer months remain the busiest period for overseas travel, and the ITAA is reminding […]
DATE: 24 April 2026
Tom Randles, Managing Director of Barter’s Travelnet in Cork was re-elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their AGM held yesterday afternoon, Thursday 23rd April, at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Tom was first elected President of the ITAA in 2025 having been a Board Member since 2023. Originally from Killarney and […]
DATE: 7 April 2026
The Official Irish Travel Trade Shows will take place on Wednesday, 22nd April at The Metropole Hotel, Cork, and on Thursday, 23rd April at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Now in its tenth year, theses flagship events organised on behalf of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) will welcome over 100 leading global travel brands. […]
DATE: 7 April 2026
Clare Dunne, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA), said, “When planning a trip abroad travel insurance should not be treated as an optional extra — it is an essential part of any holiday booking, and one that ITAA member  travel agents strongly encourage at the point of sale. When customers book through a […]
DATE: 1 April 2026
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. While the Package Travel Directive allows tour organisers to increase prices by up to 8% outside of 20 days […]
DATE: 1 April 2026
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is showcasing a range of exceptional value Family Getaway deals from travel agent members, just in time for summer 2026, with offers designed to suit every budget and style of travel. From Mediterranean cruises and lakeside camping adventures to sunny Algarve escapes and magical city breaks in London, these […]
DATE: 1 March 2026
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’. Â Travel advice remains that Irish citizens should not undertake travel to Iran or to Israel at this time. The Irish Travel Agents Association are advising those who had plans to […]
DATE: 25 February 2026
The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has noted with regret the cessation of trading of Oomi Travel Ltd. Holidaymakers who purchased a package with Oomi Travel and have concerns should contact the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Customers may be eligible for a refund. Details on how to make your claim can be found on the […]
