Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Travel Counsellors Ireland announced details of its eagerly awaited 2026 conference, to be held on Thursday, March 5th, and Friday, March 6th, at the luxurious 5-star Fota Island Resort, County Cork. This is a showcase event of the Irish travel industry as it marks a return of this excellent conference to Cork after a near decade-long hiatus. Travel Counsellors, Ireland’s leading travel network, is thrilled to bring its professionals together to mark growth, network, and enhance mutual knowledge.
Fota Island Resort, located just 15 kilometers from Cork City, provides an exceptional backdrop for the 2026 conference. The resort is renowned for its world-class facilities and stunning natural surroundings, offering a unique atmosphere for corporate events. With ten versatile conference and function rooms, including the expansive Smith Barry Suite, which can accommodate up to 350 delegates, the venue promises to provide the ideal setting for large-scale presentations and networking sessions.
In addition to its conference spaces, Fota Island Resort offers an array of accommodation options, including 131 luxurious en-suite rooms and well-equipped self-catering lodges. These facilities will ensure that attendees are comfortable and well-catered for throughout their stay. The resort’s proximity to Cork City also makes it easily accessible for both domestic and international guests, ensuring high attendance at the event.
Cathy Burke, Managing Director of Travel Counsellors Ireland, expressed her excitement about the event and its significance for the company. She highlighted that the conference will provide a chance to reflect on the success of the Travel Counsellors network, which now has over 85 independent agents working across the country.
The event will also serve as a recognition of the support and contributions of the 10-member team based in Cork, who have played a pivotal role in the company’s expansion in recent years. Travel Counsellors Ireland has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt to industry changes, leveraging the latest technology and customer-focused solutions to provide personalized services to its clients.
“Hosting this conference at Fota Island Resort provides a perfect setting to celebrate how far we’ve come as a company,” Burke commented. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to gather our network of Travel Counsellors and share our achievements, strategies for growth, and best practices.”
The 2026 conference will offer a wealth of opportunities for professionals within the travel industry to connect, learn, and collaborate. The conference agenda will feature a diverse range of workshops and presentations focused on industry trends, innovation, and future opportunities in travel. These sessions are designed to equip attendees with the tools and insights they need to thrive in an ever-changing market.
Bernie Whelan, Business Development Manager at Travel Counsellors Ireland, emphasized the importance of business partnerships in driving the company’s continued success. The conference will serve as an invaluable platform to strengthen these relationships, with ample time for networking and exchanging ideas.
Throughout the conference, attendees will have the chance to meet with key stakeholders from the travel industry, including suppliers, business partners, and destination representatives. These interactions will foster deeper collaborations, helping Travel Counsellors Ireland continue to offer exceptional services and personalized travel experiences to clients.
In addition to networking and business development, the conference will feature a variety of workshops aimed at professional development. These workshops will focus on key aspects of the travel industry, including technology advancements, customer service best practices, and ways to diversify travel offerings to meet evolving consumer needs. By attending these sessions, Travel Counsellors agents will be better equipped to enhance their skills, increase their business capabilities, and ultimately provide more value to their customers.
The conference is expected to attract industry leaders, influencers, and other professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the competitive travel landscape. Travel Counsellors agents, with their strong focus on customer satisfaction and personalized services, are well-positioned to take advantage of the knowledge shared at this event.
The Travel Counsellors 2026 Conference at Fota Island Resort is set to be a landmark event for the company and the travel industry in Ireland. As the company continues to expand and adapt to the changing demands of the travel sector, events like these help to solidify Travel Counsellors’ position as a leader in the field of personalized travel.
Further details about the full conference agenda, guest speakers, and registration details will be announced in the coming weeks. As interest in the event continues to grow, attendees are encouraged to register early to ensure they don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for learning and professional development.
As we approach the Travel Counsellors 2026 Conference, everyone in the travel sector is feeling upbeat. Held against the beautiful backdrop of Fota Island Resort in Cork, it is going to be a day and a half that none of those who attend are ever going to forget. The conference is going to be a great opportunity for valuable networking, industry updates, and professional advancement over two days.
As Travel Counsellors continues to grow, the 2026 conference will be a milestone in the company’s history, reinforcing its commitment to delivering superior service and encouraging co-operation throughout the travel industry.
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