Lee Travel appointed as Stena Line's go to agent in Cork

25th November 2013

Travel Agent of the Year, Lee Travel, has been chosen as Stena Line's go to Travel Agent to manage enquiries in Cork city and county. Not only that but they have announced the appointment of Sheila Deasy, who previously worked with Stena Line for the past 17 years, to head up this new division.

Lee Travel has offices in Princes Street and Paul Street Shopping Centre in Cork City as well as branches in Youghal, Midleton and Ballincollig in the county.

Announcing the news, Declan O'Connell, managing director of Lee Travel, said, “We are very pleased that Stena Line has appointed us to be their representative in Cork and are thoroughly looking forward to continuing our long established business partnership”.

“We are delighted that Sheila has agreed to come on board with us here at Lee Travel. Sheila's vast experience and knowledge of the travel industry is priceless.

Speaking of her new appointment, Sheila commented “As unfortunate it is that Stena Line had to pull out of Cork, I am absolutely thrilled with my new position as Cruise Sales manager in Lee Travel's flag ship store on Princes Street and cannot wait to get started”.

Lee Travel has been operating in Cork City since it opened its doors in 1975 and now employs 30 people in its stores in Paul St. SC, Midleton, Youghal and Ballincollig,. In 2011 it won the prestigious award of Travel Agent of the Year at the inaugural Irish Travel Industry Awards. Lee Travel is well equipped to attend to all of your travel needs, with five specialist departments in Retail, Corporate, Cruises, Groups and Honeymoons and Weddings Abroad. For more information visit www.leetravel.ie or email travel@leetravel.ie.

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