Travel Counsellors’ 19th annual conference took place last week, on Thursday and Friday, at the beautiful Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.
In all, 66 Travel Counsellors, 2 TC assistants, 12 Head Office staff and 20 spouses and partners were joined by 72 travel professionals representing 55 brands for an engaging and informative conference celebrating the successes of the last year and a glimpse into the future for Travel Counsellors Ireland.
ITTN attended both days so you can read more about Day 1 and Day 2, by clicking the links.
The Travel Market networking session started at 2.45pm on Friday (Day 2), which allowed the TCs to meet with and speak to key partners and suppliers in the McCurdy Suite. Check out some of the photos below.
On Friday evening, excitement filled the air as delegates met for pre-dinner drinks in the Manor House, kindly sponsored by Princess Cruises. After informal catch ups, we made our way to the McCurdy Suite, where everyone took their seats and eagerly awaited the awards.
The Awards
Business Partner of the Year
Finalists: Blue Insurance, Wide Eyed Tours and Do Something Different
Winner: Wide Eyed Tours
Making Waves
Finalists: Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises
Winner: MSC Cruises
TC Legend
Finalists: Jamie Thomas, Mary Foyle and Sharon Tiernan-Murphy
Winner: Sharon Tiernan-Murphy
Top New Starter
Finalists: Linda Tiernan, Paul Fitzpatrick and Joanne O’Brien
Winner: Paul Fitzpatrick
Best Business Growth 2024
Finalists: Maeve Doherty, Catherine Maguire, Katharine Prior, Dairine Garrity and Brenda Murray-Flynn
Winner: Katharine Prior
Top Cruise TC
Finalists: Kathrina McMullan, Criona Buggy, Claire Maher, Sinead Lonergan and Kathy O’Sullivan
Winner: Sinead Lonergan
New Business Champion
Finalists: Andre Bedford, Imelda McCarthy, Mandy Walsh, Rosemary Chalke and Michael Kelly
Winner: Mandy Walsh
Top Corporate TC
Finalists: Emer McDermott, Catherine Maguire, Maeve Doherty, Lorraine Lawless and Robert Kiernan
Winner: Lorraine Lawless
Top Leisure TC
Finalists: Sarah McCarthy, Rosemary Chalke, Mary Foyle, Imelda McCarthy and Mandy Walsh
Winner: Mary Foyle
Top Performing TC 2024
Finalists: Mary Foyle, Lorraine Lawless, Imelda McCarthy, Emer McDermott and Sarah McCarthy
Winner: Lorraine Lawless
Massive congratulations to all winners and to Travel Counsellors for another fantastic conference. We’re already excited for next year as Travel Counsellors Ireland celebrates 20 years!
