Sharon Jordan
Managing Director ITTN GroupHaving acquired Irish Travel Trade Network in 2020, it is Sharon’s specific goal to provide accurate and leading news content to the Travel Consumer and Trade. Having worked for many leading Irish and Global Travel Operators, Sharon’s main passion and drive is to support a strong, credible and professional travel industry.
Geoff Percival
Editor-in-ChiefGeoff has worked in journalism for more than 25 years. He joins from The Irish Examiner, having worked there for the past 16 years as a senior business reporter. He has also contributed to, and written for, the likes of Business & Finance, Business Plus, The Sunday Times, The Irish News, Senior Times, and The Sunday Tribune, amongst others titles.
Shane Cullen
Managing Content Editor & ProducerShane Cullen has been managing director of a media production studio for nearly 20 years working on projects for a global clientele. He has worked in the travel industry for over a decade and as a travel journalist since 2015. He is passionate about travel, film & photography. He also has a keen interest in emerging technology.
Katie Doyle
Content and SEO ManagerKatie is an experienced marketer, having worked across a number of different industries in her career to date. Katie has worked around the world in marketing jobs in Thailand, Japan, America and Europe. She began her career in the travel industry in 2017, setting up her own travel agency called Capture Travel focused on outbound travel tours in Europe, America and Asia. During the pandemic, she pivoted to begin her second business called Mentor Her - a mentoring platform for women to find Mentors for their careers and businesses. She is looking forward to rejoining the travel industry with the ITTN team!
Dermot Merrigan
Head of PartnershipsDermot is a seasoned sales professional who has worked for over 30 years in the Irish Travel industry with Irish Ferries. From delivering the company’s inclusive holiday programmes to becoming Global Head of Passenger Sales, he comes with strong leadership skills and vast experience in both business and client management. Dermot returns to the travel industry with ITTN, after working as a commercial manager in the Education sector. As he says himself, it’s like slipping back into his favourite pair of slippers!
Julia Labedz
Travel WriterJulia has several years of experience as a writer and editor, working with independent clients as well as larger organizations. Prior to working for ITTN she was a marketing executive. She has both a BA and MFA in English with Creative Writing, with an extensive professional and creative portfolio. In her free time, Julia works on her novel.
Sophie Power
Partnership ExecutiveSophie has experience in marketing and social media, supporting businesses with brand development, digital strategy, and content creation. She holds a BA in International Business and Marketing, where she gained a strong foundation in global business practices and consumer engagement. Passionate about helping brands grow their online presence.
Fionn Davenport
Executive EditorFionn is one of Ireland’s most experienced travel journalists and writers. He has also been a travel editor in Ireland and the US, a presenter on national radio and a travel consultant to a range of tourism entities and DMOs in both Ireland and the UK. He brings to the role of editor over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of travel.
