ITTN is delighted to announce the appointment of Dermot Merrigan to the position of Head of Partnerships.
With over 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Dermot is a well-known figure who has extensive expertise in business strategy, sales management, team leadership, and client relations.
In his previous role as Head of Sales for Irish Ferries, Dermot successfully revitalised the company’s profile to great success, leading to numerous awards and making it a popular choice amongst travel agents. Most recently, Dermot served as a Commercial Manager in the education sector.
“I’m thrilled to join the wonderful team at ITTN and to reconnect with my travel industry family. My time working outside the trade provided me with valuable perspective and deepened my appreciation for the unique energy and camaraderie that the Irish travel industry enjoys. I am very grateful to Sharon for providing me with this exciting opportunity to build on their ongoing success, and I look forward to catching up with many familiar faces – and meeting plenty of new ones too!”
ITTN owner and head, Sharon Jordan, said: “We are excited to be welcoming Dermot into this pivotal, newly created position. We believe he will bring the ITTN family of brands to the next level and elevate our connectivity both within the trade in Ireland and overseas. This is a very exciting time for ITTN as we expand into the consumer space with our Travel Times brand, ensuring that the trade is 100% at the centre of the booking process. We continue our search for a Business Development Manager, which we hope to secure very soon – welcome onboard Dermot!”
