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Hi again,
Make sure that you and your clients watch The Late Late Show on RTÉ One this evening for the official launch of Ireland's Favourite Travel Agent 2011 – there are fabulous holiday prizes in Thailand to be won by your clients and by the winning agent.
We are also pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a joint initiative by the Association of Foreign Airlines, the Irish Tour Operators Federation and Irish Travel Trade News, supported by Grant Thornton.
The winners of Ireland's Favourite Travel Agent, the Irish Travel Industry Entrepreneur of the Year, and 22 Irish Travel Trade Awards – including the new Best Agent Friendly Supplier award – will all be revealed at the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Christmas Party being held at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4, on Friday 25th November 2011 – an event endorsed by Travel Centres, Travelsavers Ireland and Worldchoice Ireland.
Keep your news and pictures coming to [email protected]! You can Find us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, or email any one of us at (firstname)@belgravegroup.ie
Your Irish Travel Trade News Team
Ronan, Michael, Neil, Ian and Conor
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Don't Miss TONIGHT'S Late Late Show!
Make sure you and your clients are tuned into tonight's Late Late Show on RTÉ One – when host Ryan Tubridy will officially launch this year's 'Ireland's Favourite Travel Agent' competition.
Email your clients today and advise them that they have the chance during the show to win a truly fantastic prize of an 11-night holiday for two in Thailand put together by Irish Travel Trade News, Amazing Thailand and Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas.
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10 Luxury Nights for Two in Thailand for Ireland's Favourite Travel Agent!
The lucky travel agent who is voted by the Irish travelling public as Ireland's Favourite Travel Agent will be presented with the following fantastic 10-night stay for two in Thailand:
- Flights for two from Dublin
- Five nights B+B accommodation at the Anantara Sathorn Hotel in Bangkok
- Five nights B+B accommodation at the Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa on Koh Samui.
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Inaugural Entrepreneur of the Year Award
A new joint initiative, the Irish Travel Industry Entrepreneur of the Year Award, has been launched by the Association of Foreign Airlines (AFA), the Irish Tour Operators Federation (ITOF), and Irish Travel Trade News (ITTN), supported and independently chaired by Grant Thornton Ireland.
This award will be presented to an individual company principal or company who is a licensed travel agent or who is a supplier who sells their products or services via licensed travel agents. The judging criteria place emphasis on entrepreneurial acumen and skills, product innovation, and proven service to the Irish travel industry.
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Flying High with Worldchoice at Mount Wolseley
Worldchoice Ireland will be holding its 2011 conference, 'Flying High with Worldchoice', at the 4-star Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club, Tullow, Co Carlow, on Saturday 3rd December 2011. The event will include supplier workshop sessions, guest speakers, an awards ceremony and a gala dinner, including dancing with JuiceBox followed by a disco.
Chairman John Haynes said: "We look forward to an inspirational presentation from our guest speaker Enda McNulty, sportsman, trainer and personal coach to many sporting teams, businesses, and individuals such as Brian O'Driscoll and David Gillick."
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Shannon Development Plans Major New Tourist Attraction
Shannon Development is seeking investors for a major visitor attraction, the Bunratty Landbank project, on a 48-hectare (120-acre) site next to the world famous Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in Co Clare.
Dr Vincent Cunnane, Chief Executive of Shannon Development, said: "Shannon Heritage, our tourism subsidiary company, owns and manages Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, which is already a major international visitor attraction. It attracts 400,000 visitors annually and contributes an estimate €20 million in spin-off revenue for the area annually.
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