Intrepid Travel will hold the second National Travel Agent Day UK and Ireland on July 23, 2021 - timed to coincide with what is usually the mass summer holiday exodus and just after the government roadmaps Freedom Day on July 19.
Last week's 'Travel Day of Action' highlighted the issues that the travel industry is facing, and with agents at the coal face of the travel crisis, there is a need to safely reopen international travel as the continued uncertainty threatens to destroy the ?37bn UK travel sector. Intrepid is calling on consumers to support the agents following nearly 18 months of uncertainty.
Intrepid is encouraging holidaymakers to back their local travel agent and to plan a future trip with them. In the lead up to the day, Intrepid will work with other travel companies to offer special holiday discounts and promotions for consumers to take advantage of when booking through their favoured agent. In addition, Intrepid is fundraising with ABTA Lifeline in the UK and ITAA Benevolent Fund in Ireland as the chosen charities.
Zina Bencheikh, EMEA managing director for Intrepid, said: ?A year on from the first National Travel Agent Day, the industry is continuing to face incredibly tough times. Agents have been working tirelessly to support their clients, negotiating complex and constantly changing rules. National Travel Agent Day is a fantastic opportunity to inject some positivity and bring people together ? as that is what travel is all about.?
National Travel Agent Day UK and Ireland will take place annually on the last Friday of the UK summer school term, just before the summer holiday mass exodus usually begins. This year, Intrepid will host an industry-wide Virtual Appreciation Event on July 23, connecting agents and partners online to mark the occasion including competitions, incentives and inspirational stories will be shared throughout the day.
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