- The fourth cohort of the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme graduated in Dublin.
- The programme was established by Positive2Work Skillnet with the Irish Travel Agents Association.
- Participants covered leadership, finance, responsible travel, digitalisation and AI.
- The ITAA represents 80 travel agent members and 70 partners.
- Skillnet Ireland supports over 23,000 businesses annually.
The fourth cohort of the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme has graduated at a ceremony at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. The programme was established by Positive2Work Skillnet in association with the Irish Travel Agents Association and industry experts to develop leaders within the travel industry. Participants received certificates covering leadership, finance, responsible travel, digitalisation and the use of AI as a business tool.
The programme focuses on industry-specific essential skills for travel sector leaders. The Irish Travel Agents Association represents 80 travel agent members and 70 partners covering over 100 outlets in towns and cities throughout the Republic of Ireland. All travel agent members are licensed and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority.
Positive2Work Skillnet supports businesses across all sectors in Ireland by offering funded training. Skillnet Ireland is the national workforce development agency of the Government of Ireland and partners with 57 industry bodies supporting over 23,000 businesses and more than 84,515 trainees annually through its 70 Skillnet Business Networks.
Tom Randles shared “The feedback from both participants and employers on the Leadership Excellence in the Travel Industry programme has been overwhelmingly positive. We are incredibly proud of this fourth cohort of graduates and the dedication and commitment they have demonstrated over the past two months.”
Gráinne O’Boyle shared “Positive2Work Skillnet warmly congratulates all participants on their achievements and commends the ITAA executive for their commitment to delivering this programme.”
Clare Dunne shared “The ITAA values our partnership with Positive2Work Skillnet in delivering this Industry-Specific Leadership Programme for ITAA members.”
