Travel Counsellors Ireland Conference 2026 – “Your Journey, Our Story” Celebrated in Style at Fota Island Resort

Congratulations Cathy, Bernie and the entire Travel Counsellors team in Ireland for another amazing two days of dynamic industry connectivity with your community of travel industry professionals and valued trade partners.

The Travel Counsellors Ireland community gathered in spectacular surroundings at Fota Island Resort, County Cork, for their annual conference last week, bringing together Travel Counsellors from across the country alongside valued supplier partners from across the globe representing all sectors of the industry, for two days of networking, inspiration and celebration.

It was clear that the sense of community and collaboration that defines Travel Counsellors Ireland continues to grow stronger each year. The conference theme “Your Journey, Our Story” perfectly captured the collective success of the network, recognising the individual journeys of Travel Counsellors while celebrating the shared story of the brand’s continued growth in Ireland.

The event combined engaging conference sessions, supplier interaction and valuable networking opportunities, allowing Travel Counsellors to connect directly with key industry partners and colleagues. Supplier partners played a key role throughout the event, showcasing products, sharing insights and reinforcing the strong partnerships that underpin the Travel Counsellors business model.

A highlight of the conference was the Awards Gala dinner, which recognised outstanding achievements across the Travel Counsellors Ireland community and honoured the support of key industry partners.

Travel Counsellors Ireland Award Winners 2026

Trade Partner Awards.

Cruise Partner: MSC Cruises

Business Partner: Wide Eyed Tours

Airline Partner: Emirates

Travel Counsellors Awards

Business Excellence: Mandy Walsh

Business Growth: Katharine Prior

Customer Referrals: Jamie Thomas

Most Helpful: Sharon Tiernan-Murphy

New Starter: Brian Bloomer

Top Performing Corporate: Catherine Maguire

Top Performing Cruise: Eleanor Roche

Top Performing Leisure: Sarah McCarthy

Top Performing Overall: Sarah McCarthy

A special mention goes to Sarah McCarthy, who received both Top Performing Leisure and the prestigious Top Performing Overall awards, reflecting an exceptional year of performance.

Throughout the conference, the energy and enthusiasm within the Travel Counsellors community were evident, with a strong focus on collaboration, customer service and the power of independent travel entrepreneurs supported by a global brand.

The setting of Fota Island Resort provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s event, allowing delegates to reconnect, share experiences and celebrate collective success while looking ahead to the opportunities that lie ahead for Travel Counsellors in Ireland.

From inspiring conference sessions to the celebratory awards evening, the Travel Counsellors Ireland Conference 2026 once again demonstrated why the network continues to thrive as one of the most dynamic and supportive communities in the travel industry.