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20
November
2023

Worldchoice Ireland honour and acknowledge members and trade partners at annual Awards ceremony

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A huge shout of thanks to all sponsors whose efforts over the weekend and valued support made the Worldchoice Conference one to remember as Carol Anne O’Neill (Commercial Manager Ireland) marked their support in Cork over the weekend with a highly energized, emotional and slick 48 hours of connectivity and reflection as we charge up for 2024 and beyond.

Worldchoice Ireland, delegates, media partners and trade partners would like to acknowledge and thank all Trade partner sponsors.

Headline Sponsors Royal Caribbean and Silversea cruises

Keynote Speaker Sponsors Air Canada, United Airlines and Sunway Holidays.

Kelair Campotel for the lovely grab and Go Breakfast.

Bedsonline for the Tea & Coffee breaks.

MSC Cruises for the Conference Day Lunch

Pre Gala-Dinner Drinks by the iNUA Collection

Princess Cruises for a fantastic Gala Conference Dinner.

Wines for the Gala Dinner by TUI and Crystal Ski.

Gala Dinner Band by Bookabed and the Disco king Paul Manning Hertz Ireland for the disco 😊

Carol Anne O’Neill took to the stage to present all winners on the night and present the prizes to all who entered the Raffle to honour Robbie and raise money for the Robbie Smart trust.

The much-coveted Worldchoice awards for 2023 went to;

Royal Caribbean & Silversea Shining Star – Cruise 2023: ANNETTE HYNES Fahy Travel

Worldchoice Cruise Agent of the Year 2023 Boutique Class: CENTRE TRAVEL

Worldchoice Cruise Agent of the Year 2023: ABBEY TRAVEL

Worldchoice Agent Bronze Award 2023:  Boutique Class MD TRAVEL

Worldchoice Agent Bronze Award 2023:  STRAND TRAVEL

Worldchoice Agent Silver Award 2023 Boutique Class: ARROW TOURS

Worldchoice Agent Silver Award 2023: TULLYS TRAVEL

Worldchoice Trade Partner of the Year 2023: CELEBRITY CRUISES

Worldchoice Agent of the Year 2023: Boutique Class. O’DONOHOE TRAVEL

Worldchoice Agent of the Year 2023: MANNING TRAVEL

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