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ITTN’s Shane Cullen attended the Worldchoice Conference in Johnstown Estate, Enfield. Worldchoice travel agencies from across the country attended this year’s event with travel suppliers, guest speakers and media joining the celebrations to mark excellence. As Carol Anne O’Neill shared earlier in the day, “As Worldchoice members, we must continue to focus on what truly sets us apart and that is being committed, travel professionals…” “You are expertly trained and continually update your knowledge base and skill set. Your product knowledge is absolutely second-to-none. You consistently deliver exceptional customer care and service. Many of you go above and beyond being available 24/7, in case of emergencies. You manage crisis situations with calm, confidence and professionalism. And you maintain long-standing trusted relationships with your trade partners and your customers.” “This is a skill set to be immensely proud of. And one that you guys should be shouting from the rooftops.” And for those who were victorious on the night, it is a chance to shout a little louder and be a little prouder of the effort and reward for the year. Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises Shining Star 2025 Joanne Conlan wins Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises Shining Star 2025. Joanne Conlan is part of the Centre Travel – Dundalk travel team, led by Managing Director Gemma Hiney, who recently won a lifetime achievement award by the Chamber of Commerce at the Louth Business Awards this October. With a multi-award-winning team, there is much to celebrate in Dundalk. Worldchoice Awards of the Year 2025 Worldchoice Cruise Agent of the Year 2025 – Atlantic Travel Worldchoice Cruise Agent of the Year 2025 (Boutique) – Donabate Travel Worldchoice Agent of the Year Bronze 2025 – Mullingar Travel Worldchoice Agent of the Year Bronze 2025 (Boutique) – Kanes Travel Worldchoice Agent of the Year Silver 2025 – Manning Travel Worldchoice Agent of the Year Silver 2025 (Boutique) – Phoenix Travel Worldchoice Trade Partner of the Year 2025 – Bookabed / TBO Worldchoice Airline Partner of the Year 2025 – Emirates Worldchoice Agent of the Year 2025 – Navan Travel Worldchoice Agent of the Year 2025 (Boutique) – O’Donohoe Travel Worldchoice Travel Industry Recognition Award In addition, the Worldchoice Travel Industry Recognition Award went to two very worthy winners who have led and shaped the travel trade industry for decades – Frances Grogan of Grogan Travel & Cormac Meehan of Meehan Travel. True to form, everyone sparkled for the Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony (sponsored by TUI, with additional sponsors: Sunway Holidays (drinks reception & Natalia Sax), KelAir Campotel (dinner wines) & Bookabed (DJ).
