The annual Worldchoice Ireland Conference 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, 1st November, at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield, bringing together members, trade partners, and key industry voices for a dynamic day themed “Future Horizons: Growth & Opportunities.”
This year’s conference promises to be one of the most engaging yet, focusing on the power of influence within the travel space, the role of AI in shaping the industry’s future, and the innovations driving sustainable growth.
A Vision for the Future
In her welcome address, Carol Anne O’Neill, Commercial Manager at Worldchoice Ireland, expressed excitement for what’s to come:
“Opportunities drive growth, and this conference provides the perfect platform to explore new partnerships, expanding markets, and new innovations. The success of the conference is built on the generosity of our sponsors and the energy of our members and trade partners.”
She also highlighted that this year’s event will support two important charities, Evans World of Wonder and Oscar’s Kids, in honour of Lorraine Quinn’s son, Evan, who sadly passed away earlier this year. A charity raffle will raise funds in his memory during the evening’s celebrations.
A Packed Programme of Insights and Inspiration
Attendees can look forward to a full day of thought-provoking sessions, starting with registration and a Grab ’n Go breakfast sponsored by Expedia TAAP, followed by the opening address from Carol Anne O’Neill and welcome remarks from headline sponsors Royal Caribbean’s Jennifer Callister and Celebrity Cruises’ Valerie Murphy.
Highlights of the programme include:
- Panel Discussion: “Creating Clever Content” featuring Sarah Slattery (The Travel Expert), Sascha Nau (Head of Field Marketing, Amadeus), and Aoife Gregg (United Airlines).
- “Status of AI – What Can AI Do in 2025?”, exploring the current and future impact of artificial intelligence across travel marketing, distribution, and customer engagement.
- Networking sessions providing the opportunity for members and partners to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss collaborative opportunities.
Throughout the day, attendees will enjoy refreshments sponsored by Bedsonline, and a conference lunch hosted by MSC Cruises, followed by dedicated trade partner networking sessions.
Celebrating Excellence and Giving Back
As evening falls, the conference transitions to the highly anticipated Worldchoice Gala Dinner & Awards, sponsored by TUI, where members’ achievements will be recognised across multiple categories. The dinner wines are kindly sponsored by MSC Cruises, while the post-dinner entertainment will include DJ Steve Simpson, courtesy of Bookabed / TBO.com, and a drinks reception featuring live music from Natalia Sax, sponsored by Kelair Campotel.
Adding to the excitement, an impressive lineup of raffle prizes includes:
- Return tickets with Turkish Airlines, Etihad, Air Canada, EgyptAir, and Emirates.
- A holiday to Lapland, courtesy of Sunway.
- A river cruise with AMA Waterways.
- A ferry crossing and accommodation in France with Kelair Campotel.
It’s set to be a night to remember!
