Travel Counsellors, the fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs, says ‘thanks a billion’ to its global community as it surpasses £1 billion in sales for the first time.
This record achievement cements the company’s ongoing growth amid the rising demand for personalised, expert-led travel experiences, and comprised of £735 million in leisure sales and a further £265 million generated from corporate SME clients over the rolling 12-month period*.
The Travel Counsellors community has continued to grow, with the total global number of 2,121 at the end of August.
Cathy Burke, Managing Director at Travel Counsellors Ireland commented: “We are delighted to have achieved this £1 billion sales milestone for the first time, and proud of the part that the Irish community have played in it with sales of over €52 million in the period (GBP£44 million). We’ve 85 Travel Counsellors in the Republic of Ireland and a team of 8 at our head office in Cork”.
The most popular leisure destinations during this period are similar with Irish and UK customers and include the Mediterranean, USA, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and Cruise, while for corporate clients the USA remained the top of the list.
Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors, commented: “This milestone is made possible by the dedication, passion, and care of our entire Travel Counsellors community. But for us, it’s more than just a number – it represents all the instances of TCs caring for their customers that have led us to this point. Every extra mile, every thoughtful detail, and every time we go above and beyond for our customers and clients has contributed to this.
“Our success is driven by the strength of our technology platform, enhanced by the human touch of our Travel Counsellors. This winning combination supports them to scale their businesses in a way that suits them. Our investment in technology has also helped us build our position as a leading tour operator by enabling us to offer more tailored packages that meet our customers’ evolving needs. We look forward to the future with excitement as we continue to grow and succeed together.”
In celebration of this milestone and to thank the community for every single contribution that made it possible, several celebration events will take place throughout the week.
