Travelbiz E-Zine
13
May
2026

Travel Counsellors Ireland Wins Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year

Travel Counsellors Ireland has been named Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year, marking its second consecutive year of national recognition. The accreditation is awarded by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF), an independent national accreditation body that recognises businesses demonstrating outstanding performance, trust and customer-centric excellence.

A leader in premium leisure and corporate travel, Travel Counsellors Ireland, headquartered in Mahon, Cork, is part of a global community of almost 2,500 Travel Counsellors across six countries, including over 80 based across Ireland. Since launching in Ireland in 2005, the company has become synonymous with highly personalised service, trusted travel expertise and innovative technology, delivering tailor-made experiences for clients at every stage of their journey.

Elaine Carroll, CEO of AIBF, with Ciara MacConnell, Corporate Business Manager, Travel Counsellors Ireland

Commenting on the award, Managing Director of Travel Counsellors Ireland, Cathy Burke, said: “Receiving the Business All-Star Travel Company of the Year is a fantastic achievement for our team and reflects the passion, care and expertise our Travel Counsellors bring to their clients every day.

“As we continue to grow across Ireland, we’re excited to welcome more talented travel professionals into our community. Travel Counsellors really is one of the best jobs in travel, combining the freedom to build your own business with the support, technology and global expertise to help you succeed.”

Announcing the news of Travel Counsellors Ireland’s achievement, Kieran Ring, Deputy Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board, said: “Travel Counsellors Ireland stands out for its unwavering focus on the customer experience and its ability to consistently deliver reliable, high-quality travel solutions. The panel recognised the strength of its personalised service model, its professionalism and the trust it has built with clients nationwide. Achieving this accreditation for a second consecutive year reflects a business that delivers excellence as standard.”

Travel Counsellors Cathu Burke & Bernie Whelan

Kapil Khanna, Co-CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, said: “Travel Counsellors Ireland exemplifies the qualities the Business All-Star accreditation is designed to recognise consistency, trust and a genuine commitment to customer-centric service. Their continued success reflects a strong operational model and a clear focus on delivering value and confidence to clients in the travel sector.”

He added: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”

This latest accolade further strengthens Travel Counsellors Ireland’s position as one of the country’s leading travel providers and highlights the company’s continued investment in growing its network of Travel Counsellors across Ireland.

For more information on Travel Counsellors Ireland, visit travelcounsellors.ie. Those interested in learning more about becoming a Travel Counsellor can read more at people.travelcounsellors.com/ie/become-a-travel-counsellor.

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