Travelbiz E-Zine
16
March
2023

Travel Counsellors Conference “All in”

#Traveltradetogether

Travel Counsellors Conference “All in”Cathy Burke (Director of International Business Development, MD at TC Ireland), Bernie Whelan (Business Development Manager Travel Counsellors Ireland), Jim Eastwood (Sales Director Travel Counsellors) and Ciara Macconnell (Corporate Business Development Travel Counsellors Ireland) opened day one of the “All IN” Travel Counsellors Conference in Kilkenny’s Lyrath Estate and what a day of interaction, connectivity, favourite things, awards, trade partner updates and Travel Counsellors achievements it was.

It was so good to be with the Travel Counsellors community to share their story since our last fully inclusive gathering along with our valued business partners from home and abroad back in 2019. Highly charged with emotion, passion and excitement, the opening day enabled all attendees to re-engage, acknowledge mutual invaluable support and set course for even more energising, awards and lots of fun over the course of the two-day conference.

Cathy Burke (Director of International Business Development, MD at TC Ireland) made specific reference to all 67 TC’S attending the conference over the course of the weekend with no cancellations or no shows out of a total community of 72 in Ireland, coupled with the attendance of 50 Trade partners “All In” as the theme for this year was more than apt.

Dave Callan (Customer Director Travel Counsellors) delivered the brand evolution for Travel Counsellors and customer delivery update to all delegates and media partners. He welcomed all 18 new Travel Counsellors who have joined since the last conference pre covid to their very first conference.

Jim Eastwood (Sales Director) announced 20% of all Travel Counsellors in Ireland fall into the very exclusive category of Gold which is the highest ratio of ‘Gold’ status worldwide for Travel Counsellors who are on course for a record-breaking turnover for 2023 in Ireland. There are some unbelievable numbers filtering though key economists with a figure of €140 billion believed to sitting with household savings in Ireland! Our current unemployment rate is 4.4%, one of the lowest in the EU and the retail sector recording growth of over 7% which bodes well for all in the industry despite the negative commentary we are drip fed every single day. he trajectory of growth and expansion with the Travel Counsellors group continues to inspire with all TC Business owners in Ireland and worldwide all set of another record-breaking year.

Subscribe to our E-Zine

    More

    from latest edition

    Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Fleetwide Expansion Of Its Solo Stateroom Category
    04th October 2023

    Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Fleetwide Expansion Of Its Solo Stateroom Category

    The Company to double the capacity of solo accommodations across its fleet beginning 2nd January, 2024. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that i...

    Read more
    Bedsonline Offers New Insights for Travel Agents
    04th October 2023

    Bedsonline Offers New Insights for Travel Agents

    Bedsonline, the leading global provider of accommodation and ancillary products, has launched a new web portal that will revolutionise the travel industry by providing tailored recommendations t...

    Read more
    United Orders 110 New Aircraft with Deliveries Starting in 2028
    04th October 2023

    United Orders 110 New Aircraft with Deliveries Starting in 2028

    Order builds on early success of United Next strategy and includes 50 Boeing 787-9 and 60 A321neo aircraft. United also secures new options for up to 50 more Boeing 787s and new purchase rights ...

    Read more
    2.9 Million Passengers Through Dublin Airport in September
    04th October 2023

    2.9 Million Passengers Through Dublin Airport in September

    97% of 12 million summer passengers through security in under 20 minutes. Cork Airport’s passenger numbers up 12% in september this year versus last year. A total of 2.9 million passengers passe...

    Read more
    Team Air Canada head South, Southwest
    03rd October 2023

    Team Air Canada head South, Southwest

    Bláithín O’Donnell, (Air Canada Sales Manager Ireland) is in mission control recovering from her broken leg guiding Team Air Canada on the next leg (pardon the pun) of their Thanksgiving Sales B...

    Read more
    Shannon Airport takes top spot in travel category and top 20 in Ireland for customer experience according to renowned insights report
    03rd October 2023

    Shannon Airport takes top spot in travel category and top 20 in Ireland for customer experience according to renowned insights report

    Report lists Shannon Airport as highest scoring airport in Ireland. Shannon Airport has bagged the number one spot in the travel category and ranked in the top 20 overall in the renowned Custom...

    Read more