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DATE: 3 July 2020
If you have a dispute with an ITAA member, the ITAA Conciliation Procedure offers a process which you may wish to avail of to settle your dispute. The ITAA Conciliation Procedure allows the parties to the dispute the freedom to explore ways of settling a dispute with the assistance of an independent, impartial person –…
DATE: 1 July 2020
The ITAA believe that the ban on non-essential travel should be lifted, and are seeking clarity for their customers on current restrictions. Dublin, 30 June 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has again called for clarity from the Government on the current COVID-19 travel restrictions, stating that Ireland is now standing alone in Europe…
DATE: 25 June 2020
Dublin, 23 June 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has welcomed recommendations contained in an interim report from the specially convened Aviation Recovery Taskforce, stating that restrictions on non-essential travel in and out of Ireland should be lifted by July 1st. The ITAA also supports the Taskforce’s suggestion that incoming travellers to Ireland should…
DATE: 19 June 2020
Dublin, 19 June 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have responded positively to an announcement made today by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, stating that special Covid-19 Refund Credit Notes issued by Irish licensed Travel Agents and Tour Operators will be protected by a State guarantee.This guarantee will protect the cash value…
DATE: 17 June 2020
Dublin, 17 June 2020 Michael Doorley, Managing Director of Shandon Travel, was elected President of the Irish Travel Agents Association at the Association’s AGM, which took place virtually today via Video Conference Call. Michael Doorley’s company is a long-standing member of the ITAA having attended the very first meeting of the Association. Doorley established Shandon…
DATE: 12 June 2020
The ITAA have called on the Government and the NHPET to relax travel restrictions within EU borders to restart tourism in time for the summer peak. Dublin, 12 June 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is calling on the Government and the NPHET to move forward on lifting travel restrictions to allow travel to…
DATE: 11 May 2020
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross has welcomed the Government’s agreement to provide a State guarantee for a special form of refund credit note for package holidays booked through Irish registered travel agents and tour operators. Minister Ross said: “The travel restrictions imposed across the world in response to the Covid-19 pandemic…
DATE: 2 May 2020
The Irish Travel Agent’s Association have stated that member travel agents are under huge financial pressure due to the crisis Dublin, 1st May 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is deeply concerned by the current COVID -19 crisis and the impact it is having on member travel agents and their customers, and are strongly…
DATE: 6 April 2020
Published: 6 April 2020 From: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Gov.ie – Minister statement on support for Travel Sector The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has instructed his department to finalise proposals that will help to alleviate the financial pressures that are now impacting on the travel sector in Ireland, affecting…
DATE: 16 March 2020
There as many as 20,000 Irish people currently in Spain Dublin, 15 March 2020 The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) have welcomed the move by the TánaisteSimon Coveney which has ensured Irish tourists currently in Spain and who want to fly home can do so by midnight Thursday. The Tanaiste engaged with his Spanish counterpart…