New Award Categories Include Best Dynamic Packaging System

This year’s Irish Travel Trade Awards – for which voting is now open – comprise 25 categories, including Best Resort Transfer Company, Best Theme Park Destination, Best Travel Insurance Company, and Best Dynamic Packaging System.

You can vote online now at www.grantthornton.ie/irishtraveltradeawards or ittn.ie/awards. The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday 16th November 2012. All Voting Forms and nominations must be sent directly to, and will be independently administered and audited by, Grant Thornton.

All owners, management, staff and home workers of licensed and bonded travel agencies in Ireland (North and South) are eligible to vote – and all fully completed, eligible Voting Forms received will be entered into a prize draw for two return flights e-Dublin to Malta, private transfers, and four-nights B&B in a 5-star hotel, courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority and Irish Travel Trade News.

The 25 Award Categories are as follows:

Airlines

Best Airline to Europe

Best Airline to North America

Best Long Haul Airline

Best Premium Class Airline

 

Destinations

Best Europe Destination

Best North America Destination

Best Middle East / Africa Destination

Best Asia / Pacific Destination

Best Theme Park Destination

 

Sea Transport

Best Ferry Company

Best Cruise Company (3/4 Star)

Best Cruise Company (5/6 Star)

 

Land Transport

Best Leisure Car Rental Company

Best Business Car Rental Company

Best Resort Transfer Company

 

Agency Services

Best National Tourist Office

Best Accommodation Provider

Best Travel Technology Provider

Best Dynamic Packaging System

Best Travel Insurance Company

 

Tour Operators

Best Sun Holiday Tour Operator

Best Ski Tour Operator

Best Niche Tour Operator

Best Long Haul Tour Operator

 

All Companies

Best Agent Friendly Supplier