The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has launched a new Training Credit Scheme providing every active member company with a €250 credit to invest in professional development through a range of approved training programmes, as reported by Irish Travel Trade News, in a pilot initiative designed to support skills development, leadership progression and new talent entry across Ireland's travel sector.

The ITAA represents Ireland's travel industry, bringing together 100 travel agent members and 70 partners across more than 140 outlets in towns and cities throughout the Republic of Ireland. All member travel agents are licensed and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority.

Training opportunities available through the scheme include the ITAA Leadership Excellence Programme, ITAA in-house training courses, approved Positive2Work Skillnet training programmes and the forthcoming ITAA Training Academy New Entrant Programme, which has not yet launched.

A schedule of Autumn training courses from the ITAA and Positive2Work Skillnet will be released in August, covering topics including sales, social media, telephone skills, AI and Travel VAT, providing members with a broad range of industry and business development content through the remainder of 2026.

Clare Dunne, CEO of the ITAA, said the scheme reflects the association's commitment to workforce investment across the industry. "The Training Credit Scheme is being introduced as a pilot benefit initiative for our members. The ITAA wants to emphasise the importance of the travel industry's professional development. Please don't miss this opportunity to invest in your team's success," she said.

The initiative is designed to help travel businesses build knowledgeable and confident teams.