Over the last year, ITTN has continuously put out relevant news, and our travel agent community has been more than responsive to it. We are so thankful for the travel agents and members of the travel trade who continue to support us by giving purpose to the 2,500 stories we have published since January 2024, viewing them over 2.5 million times 🤯 Every day, 3,000 people have received the daily travel industry news directly into their inbox, with more than 60,000 TNT newsletters opened 🎯The whole ITTN team has one thing to say to the amazing travel trade community giving meaning to the work we do every day: thank you 🩷#ITTNSwitchedOn #ITTNGroup
‘Tis the season to wish you all the Happiest Christmas from Sharon, Geoff, Carrie, Shane, Allie, Julia, Katie, Samira, Maria and all at ITTN! 🎄
We want to thank our suppliers, fellow travel agents, sponsors, tourism boards, and the whole travel industry in Ireland and beyond for their trust, loyalty and support. It means the absolute world to us, and we feel so grateful for an outstanding year 🚀
We all look forward to an even better 2025 filled with success, happiness, and of course… travel! 🌎
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📺 WATCH BACK: ITTN Webinar Presents - Explore! 📺
This morning, we were joined by Lisa Burton, BDM at Explore, for another incredible presentation on all aspects of Explore’s small group adventures. With a strong focus on growing their presence in Ireland in 2025, this is one webinar you definitely need to watch back.
🌏 DESTINATIONS & DEMOGRAPHIC
Explore offer over 350 group adventures in 100 countries across the world, and with an average age of 58 and an average group size of 11 (max 16), Explore is a fantastic option for those customers who want to immerse themselves in local cultures, with the expertise of local guides where possible. With trip styles ranging from Simple, Comfort and Premium, and various paces, including Relaxed, Moderate and Full On, there is a tour for everyone!
62% of Explores customers travel solo, but customers can expect to be mixed with friends and couples as well. Explore have a repeat rate of 66%, so book your customers once and they will soon become repeat customers.
Explore are proudly trade-friendly and offer an incredible loyalty programme, which is still bookable through agents, and does not affect your earnings.
😍 AGENT CONCESSIONS
By simply booking one trip for your customers, you will unlock agent concessions of 50% off for agents, 25% for one companion and 20% off for accompanying children! Keep an eye on Explore’s trade Facebook group for last-minute offers for agents departing in 2-3 weeks.
💥 SALE
Starting on 30 Dec, Explore will commence their Big Blue Sale, offering up to 20% off trips worldwide. Videos, images and offers can be found on Explore’s agent portal, their Facebook group or the company’s Hablo page. If you would like to promote some of Explore’s trips, simply reach out to [email protected] for offers in Euros.
Lisa and the team will also be at the Dublin Holiday World Show in January, so make sure you pop by their stand to say hello!
🎉 Congratulations to Travel Counsellor
✍️ TBO Holidays & Universal Resorts Thank Irish Travel Trade at Christmas Lunch in Dublin Woollen Mills ✨Beverleigh Hart, Commercial Director UK and Ireland, opened the speeches and thanked the almost 40 guests from across Ireland for joining them in the Woollen Mills in Dublin today to celebrate all things TBO Bookabed and Universal Resorts 💬Beverleigh thanked her team for their hard work across the year naming Colleen, Liz, Elaine, Jade and – of course – Lee Osborne for their support 🙏At this point, Lee took the microphone and thanked the trade with an acknowledgement of a challenging but successful year. He also commended Bev for stepping into the role of Commercial Director for the UK, keeping the team integrated with larger operations 💪Lee also gave assurance of strong financial security for the company. He finished on a note with a tribute to friends in the industry who couldn’t be here today and remembering industry friends lost over the past years, specifically Helena Crowley ❤️🩹Lee then passed the microphone to Grant Daley (senior business development manager EMEA at Universal Parks & Resorts) who opened with a thanks to TBO Bookabed for their continued collaboration 🤝He spoke about Future Developments including: 🎢 A new park at Epic Universe.🪄 Mention of past significant openings such as “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Volcano Bay”.🚀 Highlighting the first major theme park opening in Orlando since 1999.🏩 Three new hotels to be opened, adding to the quadrupled hotel stock since 2016.🫶 Appreciation for the support and success in the hotel sector.The lunch ended with Bookabed and Universal Parks thanking all the attendees and wishing them the best for Christmas 🎄#ITTNSwitchedOn #ITTNGroup
Celebrating 10 years of Celebrity Rewards with Celebrity Cruises!
✨ Our Supplier Spotlight is on Celebrity Cruises ✨
🎉 We wanted to do something special for our Celebrity Rewards 10-year anniversary. That’s why we’re giving you £/€10 for every booking you make between 10 December 2024 and 3 March 2025.
Plus, if you’re one of our 100 top selling agents, you’ll earn an incredible £/€500. That really is something worth celebrating!
Claim your Celebrity bookings here: https://celebritycentral.co.uk/moments 🔗
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✨ Our Supplier Spotlight is on Scenic ✨
Unlimited luxury, unlimited adventures: from your elegant suite to exclusive helicopter flights – Scenic Eclipse takes cruising to a whole new level. ✨ Our special recommendation: the route ‘Canary Islands & Moroccan Coastline’, which guarantees you breathtaking experiences and unforgettable views. 🌅Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/49iovRm
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ITTN’s Louise Ducrocq in on her 4-day FAM trip in South Africa with South African Tourism UK and Norse Atlantic Airways 🩵These two days in Cape Town were filled with adventure, thrill-seeking, good food and cute penguins 🐧Read all about it on ITTN.ie 🔗Louise is so grateful to the South Africa Tourism Board UK, Escape to the Cape and Norse Atlantic Airways for having her on this wonderful trip, in the company of members of the UK trade Elisa Urdiales South African Tourism UK, Andrew Fish of Norse Atlantic Airways , Attilio Sesti of Trip.com, Riann Ross of DialAFlight, Fiona Sarre of Travel Counsellors, Nicolas Corney of Southall Travel, Laura Kirkham of Moresand Ltd, Yousaf Shah of TravelUp, Kelly King of Premier Holidays: Trade and Julius Mills of Saga Travel Group. She wants to sincerely thank Elisa and Andrew for putting together such a wonderful adventure in the Mother City 🇿🇦#ITTNSwitchedOn #ITTNGroup
It’s been hard to keep this one under wraps, but the entertainment is here and it’s absolutely - and literally - GLOWING! What a fantastic performance by the Static Led Show Xtraordinary Dancers 😍💃🏻We love to see you having fun! Don’t forget to tag us in your posts and stories using #ITTNAwards24 ✨#ITTNSwitchedOn #ITTNGroup #ITTNAwards24
You all look absolutely fabulous at tonight’s #ITTNAwards24 💃🏼! Did you know there’s a photobooth AND Glambot onsite for you to capture the moment (and your gorgeous outfits)? ✨
Plus, there’s even more prizes to win! Virgin Voyages are sponsoring ‘Shake for Champagne’, a chance for 5 of you to win delicious bottles of fizz 🥂🍾 All you’ve got to do is use the Glambot and share the results with the #ITTNAwards24 tag - best of luck! 🤩
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Air Canada’s Bláithín O’Donnell Shares Extended Season, Winter Sun & Travel Inspiration with ITTN
Blaithin O'Donnell, Air Canada updates Shane Cullen, ITTN on flights to Toronto (year-round), Vancouver & Montreal (seasonal summer) from Dublin Airport.
Vancouver's 3 times weekly summer service from Dublin Airport now operates from 4th May and is ideal for Rocky Mountaineer or Alaskan cruise itineraries.
Fly West - Air Canada Winter Sun inspiration to destinations (Punta Cana, Cancun, San Jose, Florida...) from Dublin via Toronto.
Remember, Air Canada offers Signature, Premium Economy and Economy classes on their Dreamliner aircraft (all Dublin flights).
Also, an ideal option if flying from Ireland to New Delhi via London Heathrow's Terminal 2 up to March 2025.
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Can you believe the #ITTNAwards24 are just one sleep away?! We kick off at 6:45pm at the Clayton Hotel at Burlington Road and don’t forget - the dress code is black tie… we heard there’s going to be a veeery special prize sponsored by Major Travel for the Best Dressed, so shine those shoes 👀💃!We're excited to see everyone in their finest attire celebrating the night away. See you soon! ✨#ITTNAwards24 #ITTNSwitchedOn #ITTNGroup
✨ Our Supplier Spotlight is on MELIÁ Hotels & Resorts ✨
Meliá Hotels Black Friday is here! 🤩
With up to 50% off for your clients and up to 20% commission for you, book now on meliapro.com 🚀
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