A&K Travel Group expands operations into Ireland

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group has secured approval from the Irish Aviation Authority (ITAA) to allow sales of its three brands in Ireland.

A dedicated Irish point of contact is expected to follow for Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings and cruise line Crystal.

The IAA approval not only allows AKTG to sell holidays to Irish residents but also opens up access to point-of-sale air and cruise fares from Dublin. 

The company is working with major airline partners to secure dedicated rates and cruise fares from Dublin to provide Irish consumers access to preferential air rates and commercial terms from their local airport.

New local telephone numbers have been set up for Irish consumers and trade with euro denominated pricing already in place for Crystal and soon to be available for A&K and Cox & Kings.

Agency sales manager Victoria Houston is overseeing trade sales in Ireland. 

Jennifer Charlton, managing director of Cox & Kings and A&K UK and EMEA sales senior vice president, said: “Ireland has long been a key market for us, and this allows us to meet growing demand with the confidence and assurance Irish travellers expect. 

“From safari to expedition cruising, tailor-made journeys to cultural discovery, this launch brings Cox & Kings, Crystal and A&K’s legendary service and deep destination knowledge directly to the Irish market.”