Voting has officially opened for the 2023 Irish Travel Industry Awards (ITIA), organised by The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA).
The ITAA has also announced MSC Cruises as the headline sponsor for its 2023 Irish Travel Industry Awards – the first time the event has been held since 2020.
The event will take place in the Round Room at The Mansion House on Thursday January 26th 2023.
Pat Dawson, CEO of the ITAA, commented: “We are really looking forward to the awards. We haven’t had the opportunity to honour the hard work done by ITAA members and suppliers to keep the industry afloat during the pandemic. It is important that our appreciation is shown and nominees are valued. We have missed the awards; they are a highlight in the industry’s calendar for travel agents and suppliers alike.”
“We have always admired MSC and we are thrilled that they are the title sponsor again. We look forward to working with them on the big return of the awards. As MC, we are thrilled that Eoghan Corry has agreed to act in this role. No one knows the travel industry better.” He continued.
Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director of MSC Cruises UK & Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring these prestigious awards that honour excellence in our industry. We thoroughly enjoyed partnering with the ITAA for the 2019 Irish Travel Industry Awards and we are excited to unveil our plans for 2023.”
The voting categories are:
SUPPLIER AWARDS
Excellence in Air Travel Category – Sponsored by Dublin Airport
Airline of the Year – Ireland to Europe
Airline of the Year – Ireland Direct to North America
Airline of the Year – Best Long-Haul Airline originating from Ireland
Airline of the Year – Best Business Class
Excellence in Cruise Category – Sponsored by German National Tourist Office
Mainstream Cruise Line of the Year
Premium Cruise Line of the Year
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line of the Year
River Cruise Line of the Year
Tour Operator Award Category – Sponsored by Hertz
European Tour Operator of the Year
Long-haul Tour Operator of the Year
Ski Tour Operator of the Year
Best Irish Owned Operator of the Year
Industry Service Provider Category
Technology Provider of the Year
Car Hire Provider of the Year
Travel Insurance Provider of the Year
Tourist Board of the Year
Accommodation Provider of the Year
Destinations Category
Best Winter Destination
Best Summer Destination
Best Worldwide City Destination
Best Worldwide Theme Park
Excellence in Trade Relations
Cruise Trade Team of the Year
Airline Trade Team of the Year
Travel Trade Team of the Year
ITAA MEMBER AWARDS CATEGORY – Sponsored by Shannon Airport
Travel Agency of the Year (less than10 employees)
Travel Agency of the Year (more than10 employees)
Corporate Travel Agency of the Year
ITAA PEOPLE AWARDS CATEGORY
A Rising Star Award
A Shining Star award
Behind the scenes Champion – accounts/marketing/admin
SPECIAL AWARDS
Contribution to Travel Industry Award/Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by Cork Airport
