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JTA Holidays Officially Launches in Ireland Following Expansion Announcement

Oct 6
2 min read

JTA Holidays has officially launched in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company's first expansion

beyond the UK market.


As one of the UK's leading independent tour operators, JTA Holidays has established a strong

reputation for its wide range of holiday products, competitive pricing and dedicated trade support. JTA

Holidays Ireland represents a strategic investment in the Irish market and a long-term commitment to

travel agents across the country.


Wayne Darrock
Wayne Darrock

Leading the Irish operation is Katie Nolan, who joins as Country Manager for JTA Holidays Ireland. With

more than 18 years of experience across retail, corporate and leisure travel, Katie brings extensive

industry knowledge and a deep understanding of the Irish travel market.


Ms Nolan said: "It is incredibly exciting to officially launch JTA Holidays Ireland and introduce the business to the Irish

travel trade. A huge amount of work has taken place behind the scenes to reach this point, and I would

like to thank our supplier partners and industry colleagues who have been part of the journey.


Katie Nolan
Katie Nolan

"The Irish travel industry is built on strong relationships, and that will be at the heart of our approach. I

am looking forward to meeting agents across the country, listening to their needs and giving them the

opportunity to get to know JTA Holidays Ireland and what we can offer."


To celebrate the launch, JTA Holidays Ireland has introduced a strong programme of agent incentives,

competitions and rewards, giving agents even more reasons to engage from day one.


Prizes include a 10-night Orlando holiday, a weekend in Athens and a place on a familiarisation trip,

with further competitions and incentives planned. Agents will also have access to the extensive

product range available through JTA Holidays and Belleair Holidays.


The programme will be complemented by agent engagement initiatives, supplier events, training

opportunities and trade visits as JTA Holidays Ireland establishes its presence in the market.


Wayne Darrock, CEO of JTA Travel Group, said: "Expanding into the Republic of Ireland is an important step for JTA Travel Group and one we have approached with considerable thought and investment. We believe there is a strong opportunity for JTA Holidays Ireland and are committed to establishing a successful long-term operation in the market.


"Katie has played an integral role in shaping JTA Holidays Ireland and bringing us to this point. Her

understanding of the market has been invaluable throughout the process, and I have every confidence

in her leadership."


Katie Nolan added: "There is a real sense of excitement around JTA Holidays Ireland, and it is fantastic to now be sharing that with agents. We have plenty planned for the months ahead, and I am really looking forward to

seeing the next stage of JTA Holidays Ireland take shape."

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