Truck and Track Winter 21/22 www.truckandtrack.com 80 PORTS Ireland’s market-leading ferry operator, Irish Ferries, has been awarded the title of ‘Best Ferry or Fixed Linked Operator’ for the third consecutive year at the UK Group Leisure and Travel Awards 2021 – a momentous achievement following a challenging year for global travel. The annual awards ceremony recognises the very best providers, attractions and destinations for groups, as voted for by readers of Group Leisure & Travel. This year’s event took place virtually, and was hosted by British presenter and actress, Julie Peasgood. Whilst traditionally known for its Irish Sea routes between Holyhead to Dublin and Pembroke to Rosslare, Irish Ferries recently extended their network to include Dover to Calais. Launched in 2021, the Dover to Calais route, serviced by the trusted ‘Isle of Inishmore’, brings even more choice for customers travelling across the channel. Irish Ferries encourages customers and group partners to “Sea Travel Differently” – whether for group tours, business trips, or planning the holiday of a lifetime. The company prides itself on providing high quality hospitality and service, exceptional on-board amenities, first-class facilities for coach drivers, great value sailings, and has a dedicated groups support team and manager to oversee enquiries via email and phone. Marie McCarthy, Passenger Sales Manager UK & Ireland, says “Irish Ferries is proud to have been awarded this title for the third year running, particularly as this succeeds the launch of our new Dover to Calais route, connecting this critical market now to both Europe as well as Ireland. “Group travel is a very important market for us, for which, over the years, we have built our reputation as a specialist. This award formally recognises our continued efforts to provide our groups customers with a wonderful experience on a first-class fleet, with Irish hospitality at the centre of our offering. “Group Leisure & Travel has a loyal readership which values the publication’s preferred providers and we will continue to work closely with them to ensure our standard of service remains high. Thank you to all readers who voted for us – we cannot thank you enough!” Visit www.irishferries.com for more information. Irish Ferries is pleased to announce the addition of the ro-ro cruise ferry, Isle of Innisfree, to its Dover to Calais route. Isle of Innisfree was built in 1992 by the Boelwerf shipyard in Belgium and originally delivered as Prins Filip, she has spent most of her life on the short shipping straits between England and France. The Isle of Innisfree has the capacity to carry up to 1,140 passengers, 83 freight vehicles or 600 cars. The ship offers a host of quality facilities for freight drivers/passengers such as a self-service restaurant, café/bar, Club Class lounge, onboard duty-free shop, children’s play area and spacious outdoor decks. Andrew Sheen, Irish Ferries Managing Director, said: “We are delighted be able to add a second ship to our Dover to Calais route, with the ship doubling our frequency with a departure every 2½ hours rather than the current five hours between sailings. The ship underlines our commitment to this route and facilitates trade for both exporters and importers as well as ensuring capacity for essential passenger movements and greater choice for tourism.” www.irishferries.com Irish Ferries to double frequency on Dover to Calais route with second ship Irish Ferries Awarded ‘Best Ferry or Fixed Linked Operator’ for Third Year at Group Leisure and Travel Awards 2021 Third time’s a charm: Leading ferry operator secures third consecutive award win in crucial sector TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TO ALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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